Festival and project support

The Queen Sonja Print Award

The Queen Sonja Print Award (QSPA) is the world's leading award for graphic art. It is a celebration of the art of printmaking, and an international recognition of graphic artists. The award, established in 2011, aims to promote and elevate printmaking as an art form, as well as create opportunities for artists on the international art scene.

Bergen International Festival's 2025 artist in residence, William Kentridge, is a former award winner. With support from QSPA, the Festival presents the talk Meet William Kentridge, where the public will have the opportunity to hear the artist in conversation with Professor Maria Delgado, University of London.

www.qspa.no