The theme for Olsokdagene 2023 is POWER.

The topic has been chosen for two main reasons. The first is our work with the National Jubilee 2030. A central part of this is a jubilee relay leading up to 2030 that involves the whole country and where each year has its own theme. The theme for 2023 is RESOURCES AND WEALTH, and POWER is SNK's interpretation of that. Furthermore, Museene Arven's overall ambition is to contribute to a viable democracy. Social sustainability is therefore very central to our work. POWER is a word that opens up many different conversations. We are therefore looking forward to exploring the concept of POWER in the past, present and future during this year's festival, including through the Olsok exhibition.

Olsok artist of the year

The choice of Olsok artist is also influenced by the festival's theme. The Olsok exhibition and the Olsok artist of the year are a central part of the cultural festival Olsokdagene. Art has always been an important part of the olive heritage. At the same time, art has a central role in society as expression and a democratic pillar. In the work to further develop Stiklestad as a relevant and powerful symbolic place also for our own time, the Olsok exhibition therefore plays a central role. This year's olsok artist is Máret Ánne Sara, one of Saepmie's and Norway's leading artists.