the venues
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HARSTAD CINEMA
Photo: Trine Gjessen
Photo: Gunnar Holmstad
Harstad Cinema is an architectual pearl. It was built in 1955, and designed by Jan Inge Hovig, an architect that designed many of the most important buildings in Northern Norway after the war. The cinema is a work of art, where varied and rich materials are used; teak, marble, copper and leather.
Some of the structure of the cinema is changed to meet modern demands, but most of the original elements - and atmosphere - are kept. The house has to auditoriums called“ Sal 1” and “Sal 2”.
The cinema is situated in the centre of Harstad , in Erlingsgate 3, 1 minute walk form the town square.
Come and see great art in a cinema with great style!
Photo taken from www.gallerinn.no/
GALLERY OF NORTHERN NORWAR
During AMIFF 2023, activity will take place at ‘Galleri Nord-Norge’ where, among other things, the artist collective SASUSU RADIO will show the commissioned work, "The End of the World". Read more about it here. The gallery is also the venue for this year's panel discussion on the festival's theme, Bend It, Maybe.
The gallery presents thought-provoking and challenging world-class art, by established as well as new Norwegian and international artists. It is done in an environment that is inviting, engaging and informative. The gallery's aim is to enable the public to enjoy contemporary art and to understand the importance of art, artists, culture and creativity – and their impact on individual and collective life.
Gallery of Northern Norway makes contemporary art accessible, without compromising the art or underestimating the public. They have an extensive tour and lecture offer to present and communicate exhibitions.
Visiting address: Normanns gate 1, 9405 Harstad
Photocredit: Øivind Arvola
Castello Festival Centre
The annual morning seminars associated with the Arctic Moving Image & Film Festival will be held in 2023 at the Castello festival centre, in the same building as the city mall “Bysenteret”, right in the center of Harstad and a very short distance from Harstad Kino. Read about the MORNING SEMINARS here.
'Castello festival center is a gem that ensures activity and attractiveness in Harstad'.
Visiting address: Rikard Kaarbøs gate 17, 9405 Harstad
Photo from festspillnn.no
Harstad Public Library
The curator group "HÆRK" will have an exhibition at Harstad library during the Arctic Moving Image & Film Festival, called "Harstad Videoartotek". Over a long period of time, HÆRK has thought, researched and now put together a video archive which is ready at the Harstad library during AMIFF. The Videoartoteket is a small trolley with a screen and two folding chairs, a place where you can browse widely different video works from different artists. Read more about HÆRK and the video exhibition here.
Harstad library is the municipally owned public library in Harstad municipality. Today's main library is co-located with Harstad cultural center at Hamnneset in the city centre. The library has several departments: adult department, children's and youth department, music department and local collection.
Visiting address: Havnegata 3, 9404 Harstad
Photo: Booking.com - Clarion Collection Hotel Arcticus
Clarion Collection (Strawberry) Hotel Arcticus
An art installation will be exhibited in one of the hotel rooms during AMIFF 2023. Read more here
Clarion Collection (now renamed "Strawberry") Hotel Arcticus, is a hotel with a modern atmosphere characterized by art, music and culture.
The hotel is centrally located on the old harbor in Harstad with a view of the sea and the mountains and is in the same building as the city's cultural center and public library.
Visiting address: Havnegata 3, 9403 Harstad