PNEK (Production Network for Electronic Art) functions as a network geared towards providing appropriate production conditions for artists working with electronic and interdisciplinary art. PNEK can assist with certain levels of project development, screening/distribution, production competence, and raising the general awareness about electronic/media/hybrid artforms through seminars and social/artistic events.
PNEK can provide travel support for artistic/administrative exchange between the nodes, and for developing international relations.
PNEK was founded as an independent foundation during a meeting at Hotel Terminus in Bergen, Sunday the 18th of March 2007. The founding members are Atelier Nord (Oslo), BEK (Bergen), i/o Lab (Stavanger), NOTAM (Oslo) and TEKS (Trondheim).
As from autumn 2008 six new nodes have joined the network: Piksel (Bergen), Atopia (Oslo), Utsikten Kunstsenter (Kvinesdal), Rom3 (Grenland), Dans for Voksne (Oslo) and Lydgalleriet (Bergen).
PNEK is funded by the Ministry of Culture in Norway. As from 2009, the total annual budget is 1 mill. NOK.
