Konstepidemin is an artist run art center in Gothenburg and one of Sweden’s largest workplaces for over 120 independent artists. Konstepidemin is a central meeting place as well as a cultural platform and offers an extensive public program of visual and performing art events, exhibitions, seminars, workshops and more.

INFECT SOCIETY WITH ART!

Konstepidemin is located close to Linnéplatsen in central Gothenburg and consists of 14 buildings surrounded by a large park. The buildings were originally used as Gothenburg’s Epidemical Hospital. From 1886 until 1970 epidemic diseases were treated here. When a group of artists landed their vision of a center for art and culture in 1987 the initiative was named Konstepidemin. Today Konstepidemin is here with the mission to infect society with art. More than 130 artists from diverse artistic fields have their studios here, for example visual artists, musicians, writers, actors, filmmakers and dancers. Konstepidemin also functions as a cultural platform and offers an extensive public program of visual and performing art events, exhibitions, seminars, workshops and more.

ORGANIZATION

As an artist run organization, all projects derive from the artists working here and their collective effort to develop Konstepidemin. Konstepidemin is committed to equality, diversity, and preventing discrimination in all areas of the organization and its dealings. Konstepidemin collaborates with Swedish and International organizations and institutions. The organization is financed through rentals, sales, funds and yearly support from the City of Gothenburg, Region Västra Götaland and The Swedish Arts Council.