About Performance Art Bergen (PAB)

Performance Art Bergen (PAB) is a membership organization for performance artists and others interested in visual performance. We aim to strengthen and make visible performance art by arranging academic forums, workshops, open sessions, festivals and international exchanges. We are located in Bergen, but work locally, nationally and internationally.

The organization was founded 08.11.2011 by performance artists Kurt Johannessen, Agnes Nedregård, Karen Kipphoff, Rita Marhaug, Benedicte Leinan Clementsen and Robert Alda, and producer Marianne Rønning.

The board 2026/2027 consists of

• Rita Marhaug - board leader
• Ivi Meltaus - deputy leader
• Nayara Leite - board member
• Anette Friedrich Johannessen - board member
• Carol Stampone - board member
• Mia Øquist - alternate board member
• Rikki Winde - alternate board member
• Anett Haukås - daily manager
  

Performance Art Bergen is supported by: Bergen kommune, Hordaland Fylkeskommune, Norsk Kulturråd, Bildende kunstneres hjelpefond, Unison AS, Billedkunstnernes Vederlagsfond (BKV)

Collaboration partners: Performance Art Oslo, KMD Faculty of Art, Music and Design in Bergen, Grand Hotel Terminus, Kunstgarasjen, Kunsthall 3.14, Bergen Culture Night - Unison AS, USF Verftet, BIT Ensemble, Kunstbanken Hedmark.