Performance Art Oslo (PAO) was an artist-run initiative established in December 2012.
The organization was closed down on August 21st 2023 after one year without activity.
PAO was a member organisation for professional artists working within the field of performance art, living in Oslo / Østlandet, Norway.
The organization created a network and opportunities for performance artists through organizing seminars, workshops and international exchange, as well as creating a yearly international performance art festival, PAO Festival, the first of its kind in Oslo.
In addition to working locally we collaborated with Performance Art Bergen (PAB) and other national and international organizations and groups who work within the field. Our main goal was to convey performance art and promote the artists and their work.
PAO administration and artistic direction: Franzisca Siegrist & Tanja Thorjussen.
Founding members: Franzisca Siegrist, Tanja Thorjussen, Inger Reidun Olsen, Tonje Lieberg, Martinka Bobrikova and Tone Gellein.
Orgnr: 999 543 952
Collaborating partners:
The organization was closed down on August 21st 2023 after one year without activity.
PAO was a member organisation for professional artists working within the field of performance art, living in Oslo / Østlandet, Norway.
The organization created a network and opportunities for performance artists through organizing seminars, workshops and international exchange, as well as creating a yearly international performance art festival, PAO Festival, the first of its kind in Oslo.
In addition to working locally we collaborated with Performance Art Bergen (PAB) and other national and international organizations and groups who work within the field. Our main goal was to convey performance art and promote the artists and their work.
PAO administration and artistic direction: Franzisca Siegrist & Tanja Thorjussen.
Founding members: Franzisca Siegrist, Tanja Thorjussen, Inger Reidun Olsen, Tonje Lieberg, Martinka Bobrikova and Tone Gellein.
Orgnr: 999 543 952
Collaborating partners:
PAO has been kindly supported by: