Group 9 Gallery, BREVIK

About

Gruppe 9 in Brevik is a  gallery and a dynamic venue for both established and emerging artists. The gallery’s mission is to foster an appreciation for art within the local community by organizing annual exhibitions featuring fine art and fine crafts.

Run on a non-profit basis by artists and art enthusiasts, Gruppe 9 is one of Telemark's most popular exhibition spaces for visual arts.

Annual Exhibitions and Events

• 7–8 Exhibitions Yearly: The gallery showcases a diverse range of paintings, sculptures, and fine crafts throughout the season.
• A Hub for Artists: A gathering place where both established master artists and upcoming talents present their work.

The Story of Gruppe 9 & Skipper Sørensen’s House

Gruppe 9 is located in the historic Skipper Sørensens hus (Captain Sørensen’s House) in Brevik, where the gallery was founded in the spring of 1969.

• The Founders: Lise Rygh Svendsen launched the initiative alongside Rigmor Florell, Ellinor Strøm, Bill Smith, and Nora Samuelsen.
• How the Gallery Got Its Name: For their inaugural exhibition, the founders were granted use of the first floor of the Captain's House by Porsgrunn Municipality. They invited artists Alv Kapstad, Arnulf Rosland, Tittan Engebretsen, and Samuel Svendsen to exhibit alongside them. With a total of nine exhibitors at the first show, the group was named Gruppe 9 ("Group 9").