The 10 Best Art Galleries in Møre og Romsdal, Western Norway

More and Romsdal Artist Centre (MRK)was established in Molde in 1978, and is a part of a national artistdriven network of modern art and handicrafts. MRK runs a gallery which presents modern separate- and collective exhibitons of national and international character. The gallery has 13 different exhibitons a year. MRK also has an artshop, where a wide range of paintings and articrafts both from the region and the country as a whole, are sold. MRK is More and Romsdals competanse centre when it comes to decoration of public and private buildings, and is going to assist with advices and recommodations and also indicate artistic consultants for buildings and constructions which will release means from the state. The informational- and motivational work within this field is given priority. MRK runs an active interpretation of art towards children and youths, especially with the tailored wander exhibitions which trough The Cultural Schoolbag reaches children in the primary schools of More and Romsdal.

Anne Karin Elstad is one of Norway's most famous and most widely read writers. At Otnes in Halsa there is a unique collection of her original manuscripts and a wide documentation of her literary work. The old school house with the exhibition is located in unique and historical surroundings. Otnesbrygga is situated right next to the school house and offers a naval environment with veteran boats, café/restaurant, sale of art and handcraft.

Visit Cylindra in Sykkylven, and see the exhibition of unique sculptural furniture in a beautiful fiord scenery. Be induced by the exotic shapes of these pieces of furniture that mirror Norwegian nature and traditions. Experience some of the most remarkable furniture Norway has to offer by visiting Cylindra furniture workshop in Sykkylven. The adventure begun in 1984, as Peter Opsvik started making furniture out of wooden listings, glued together in the shape of cylinders. Visit the workshop, and indulge yourself in the magnificent collection, today comprising more than 200 objects. The practical function of the furniture is subordinated these objects were created to challenge your senses and get your imagination going. Let yourself be whisked away into Cylindra's seductive world, where the Norwegian nature and soul is reflected in these remarkable objects. In addition a new gallery was opened in ovregata 2 (alesund city centre) spring 2008.

The gallery showcase paintings from the Norwegian artist Bjarte Ytterland, with oil painted motifs from the west coast of Norway as well as modern non-figurative works. Art prints and original works for sale.

Rose Atelier at Kviltorp, 4 km east of Molde town centre, lies Rose Atelier studio where I aim to convey joy,warmth and quality to people and enterprises.

Klokkargarden (the sexton's house) consists of two old timber buildings joined together. Local artists and craftsmen have moved into these lovely premises. In the sales showroom you can buy handmade products - rose-painted and woven articles, knitwear, silver, ceramics, needlework, wooden and leather goods. Well-made products complete with a guarantee.