The collective is characterized by an open, process-oriented form of participation and collaboration. They focus on local contexts exploring collectivity and inclusion through different forms of engagement . Tenthaus began as an artists-in-schools project and over a decade later they continue to maintain strong relations to the community and works to cultivate and nurture its environment. Today Tenthaus encompasses both a project room and an exhibition space, a mobile studio, and a wide range of curatorial projects. As a collective Tenthaus reimagines themselves and what it means to be artists working with the public, and what makes a relevant socially engaged practice today. The collective works with discursive events, radio, research, exchanges, workshops and exhibitions with an international orientation. Each of its members brings a distinct set of skills, practices and cultural knowledge. The distinctive result of their collaborations and collective discussion is visible through their work. Tenthaus is funded by Norsk Kulturråd (2016-2019, 2019-2022 Arrangørstøtte) and driftstøtte Oslo kommune, support for workshops by Sparebankstiftelsen 2021-2024 as well as various other project support. Project room
Sandkassa, Christian Kroghsgate 34. Exhibition space
Maridalsveien 3. Mobile studio
P1 (Prototyp1) - is a mobile studio for artists in schools and a touring artist residency that Tenthaus started in 2018. P1 is a mobile structure which is physically placed in the schools and function as a conglomerate between the art scene and the school. Through the artist’s physical presence in the everyday operation in schools, the threshold to active collaboration, workshops, dialogues and encounters is diminished. Encounters between artists, teachers and pupils will occur as a natural part of the daily life. Thus, Tenthaus attempt to give visual artists an integrated practice in the form of physical ateliers in schools, where the artist is provided with safe and solid working spaces, is secured good working conditions, and is given opportunities for exchange between the school and the artist. The result is two containers, a workshop and a studio, two modules which function as a mobile workplace for artists and which are placed in a school. So far, P1 - Mobilt Atelier has been in Oslo, Levanger, Trondheim, Halden and Lier and now we are moving it into Moss, during preparations for the curation of the biennale Momentum 12.
