2026:
26.June - 20.August
specific dates agreed with artist

2027:
No plans so far

Sustainable Theme:
SAGA will invite a photographer who can teach a workshop on sustainable processes for local photographers.

Residency accommdation:
Our Artist in Residence accommodation is part of the student Accommodation rental unit at SAGA. It has direct access to the studio, gallery, and our Dark Room Container is right outside the entrance door.

The unit can house 5 people and has its own entrance and a large terrasse. Each person has their own private room, and share a fully equipped kitchen, 2 bathrooms, access to a washer and dryer, free use of WIFI.

Residency:

-You will be asked to do a presentation of your work, where we will invite the local community as guests, at the end of your stay at SAGA.

-You will get information about other creative activities and communities in the area.
-You are encouraged to donate one art piece created during your stay at SAGA to our Art collection.
-SAGA can offer mentoring/ guidance/ coaching to our Artist in Residence, and can assist in booking models, and help in securing interesting locations to use as backdrops for your artwork.

Darkroom space:
Outside the main building a shipping container is set up as a permanent darkroom for workshops at the photo centre. It is well insulated and has water and electricity attached.
It is mainly set up for wet plate collodion photography process, but will also have equipment for normal darkroom developing and printing.

Sustainability at SAGA:
SAGA is focused on minimizing waste and environmental impact in general, which also impacts our darkroom routines. We encourage our visiting artists to use eco-friendly or recycled materials, reducing chemical use when possible, conserving water, and recycling film canisters and packaging. 

We advocate for reusing used items, which can be seen throughout our place, and in our darkroom as well. The darkroom building it self  is a transformed industrial container, and most of our equipments in the darkroom is bought on the second hand marked. We encourage photographers to think sustainability in their art process by buying used gear and being intentional with their shots to limit film and processing waste.

Location:
SAGA is located on the shores of Borgenfjorden. It is close to one of the most popular fishing spots in the area, and a 5 minute walk from one of the best beaches, and Straumen center. The area offers several hiking possibilities, and has a very active cultural life, with concerts, festivals, exhibits etc year round. Although most activities are centred around the summer months. The area, which is part of The Golden Detour, where SAGA also is a member, is known for the local cuisine, and was named European Region of Gastronomy in 2022. Close by towns/ cities are Levanger, Steinkjer, Verdal and Trondheim.

Enlargers:
Kaiser Enlarger System - VPM6002 multigrade head 35mm/120mm

DeVere - 504 enlarger with normal bulb head and handheld multigrade filters

Equipment in the Darkroom:

Film developing tank for 35 mm/ 120 mm

Set up for work with Wet Plate Collodion:
Silver Bath tank
Fixer Tank
Helper tray for poring collodion
Drying racks for plates
Measuring cylinders
Hydrometer

UV lights:
Caydo 20W LED UV Screen Printing Exposure Light and Light Stand for Screen Printing Exposing and Cyanotypes

Inside the main building is a workbook with Epson stylus 3880 A2 printer and Epson V700 scanner. There is a photo studio with studiolamps and private offie space in the artist living quarters.

Website:
https://www.nordphotography.com
https://www.sagainderoy.com

Email:
post@sagainderoy.com

Facebook:
@sagainderoy
@NORDphotography

Staff:
Elisabeth N Aanes (director)