Østfold Art Centre is the main venue in Fredrikstad for visual and applied arts. The artist-run centre, which is housed in a 1800s white wooden building on Fergestedsveien, puts on temporary exhibitions throughout the year, showcasing the work of many local artists, as well as that of other Norwegian artists. Exhibition space spreads over two floors. There is a cosy cafe on site, and a shop. The centre so handles commissions for public and private spaces, arranges workshops and lectures, and collaborates on educational projects for children.

Fergestedsveien 5. Tel: 69 31 09 95, www.kunstnersenter.no/oks/ (Norwegian only). Open Wed-Sun 1200-1700 (gallery); Wed-Thur 1100-1800 (Fri til 2200) and Sat-Sun 1200-1700 (Kafé Nyt). Free entry.