Description

USF Art Centre, United Sardine Factory, is situated in the centre of Bergen. The cultural multiplicity and rich diversity makes it a unique institution in an international context. The activity in the 12.000m2 house of culture can be divided into two categories:

The public arena: Visningsrommet, a gallery where exhibitions change monthly. Cinemateket, a cinema providing daily programmes. Sardinen, a concert venue providing weekly international jazz concerts and other happenings. Rà¸keriet, a large concert venue for rock/pop concerts and parties. Scene USF, a black box stage for theatre and dance performances. Kafé Kippers, a café with a good range of food and drinks open all day till late. During the summer months there is a large outdoor restaurant on the pier.

The production arena: A rich and diverse activity of art and cultural production companies and educational establishments. 60 studios where 80 professional fine artists and craft artists work on a daily basis, a guest studio for Visiting Nordic Artists, offices for a diverse range of culture organisations in music, film and literature. Several companies producing and distributing film and media. Five interior architects and furniture designers. Tuition in dance and writing, rehearsal studios for jazz- and rock musicians. Two sound studios and a professional workshop for video productions.

Former use : sardine factory
Surface of the site : 12 000 m²
Location : city centre
Owner of the building : John SÙˆtre

Infrastructures

  a art gallery
  cinema.
  concert venue for jazz and other happenings.
  large concert venue for rock/pop concerts and parties.
  black box stage for theatre and dance performances.
  café / restaurant
  2 residency/production studios :STUDIO 1 (67m2) is for a fine artist (all media) or a craft artist. STUDIO 2 (47m2) is sound insulated for use by authors, composers, etc.
  2 accommodation studios
  offices for cultural organisations
  2 sound studios
  music rehearsal studios
  video workshop studios

Social and artistic disciplines

  Music : residencies, concerts, jazz festival, rehearsal studioes
  Visual art : residencies , exhibitions, studioes
  Cinema : screenings, film production, animation studioes
  Theatre : residencies, shows, rehearsal spaces
  Dance : performances, rehearsal spaces, school
  Video : production
  Literature/ poetry: residencies, school
  Architects/ designers: studioes
  Shops: art/ craft glass, ceramics, leather work, jewellery

Other structures settled on the site

 60 studios for artists
 cultural organisations in music, film and literature.
 film and media production companies
 Five interior architects and furniture designers

Financial partners

City council of Bergen

Networks

Norwegian Cultural House Network