Language:
Icelandic, English, Norwegian, French
Founded:
2014
Duration:
1-3 months
Paid by host:

The accommodation and workspace are included in the residency fee. They gladly assist artists applying for funding by providing a letter of support.

Paid by artist:

Studio A (€720/ 4 weeks) One double bed, one single bed (in studio) and an old piano
Studio B (€660/ 4 weeks) one double bed, one single bed (in the studio)
Studio C (€580/ 4 weeks) Private room with desk and a shared workspace/kitchen/bath (available from the 1st of May until the 30th of October)

It is good to budget with a minimum of 80 – 95 euros per week for food.

Application guidelines:

Please fill in the application form: https://forms.gle/L7UWcozFDn3kJ6PF9

In order to complete your application form, please send the following in an additional email to [email protected]. Please keep it in one PDF and mark it with your name
(example: ArtsIceland_lastname_application.pdf)

A - Full name, preferred period and studio
B - Project description/motivation letter (max 300 words)
C - Your CV (pdf-format, max. two A4 pages)
D - 3-5 samples of work (texts, images, sound samples or videos), including a brief description of each work (max. 100 words each)

Deadline:

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ArtsIceland

ArtsIceland

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Description

ArtsIceland residencies are guided by the overall mission of encouraging and facilitating an open-ended approach to the artistic process and working with artists who are searching to create works which have a significant cultural impact. They offer two residencies with a private room and a private studio for visual artists, writers, designers, filmmakers, musicians and others who may profit from the environment/spaces on offer. In the summer months (May - October) there are three more private rooms with a shared studio available for guest artists. People taking part in the residency program are assisted in familiarising themselves with this unique location, its people and their culture. Within reasonable limits they are also assisted in their research related to the projects they are working on. ArtsIceland collaborates with Outvert Art space and artists in residence can apply to make use of the space, which is located in the same building, for exhibitions or other public events.

Minimum stay is 4 weeks, maximum stay is 12 weeks. Our week starts on a Monday and finishes on a Sunday. Priority will be given to those who apply for longer periods.

Outcome

Visiting artists are encouraged to take part in artist talks/presentations while at the residency. They also have the opportunity to organise public events and/or exhibitions.

Studio Information

The studios are not equipped with any machinery or specialised equipment. One studio has a very old grand piano.

Accommodation Information

They offer two residencies with a private room and a private studio for visual artists, writers, designers, filmmakers, musicians and others who may profit from the environment/spaces on offer. Kitchen facilities are shared. During the summer months, they also offer 3 residencies with a private room and shared studio and other facilities in a separate building.

Location

The residency is in Ísafjörður, a small town with a rich history. Ísafjörður is the capital of the Westfjords, an area with a population of 7500. The two of the residency studios are situated in the center of town, with food stores, bistros, bakeries, library, swimming pool and bus stops all within a walking distance. Three studios are situated further away from the center and closer to walking trails (20 min. walk from the center). The Westfjords are a mountainous area with many fjords, a few small fishing villages, several farms and easily accessible wild nature.

Contact information
Addresses

Aðalstræti 22
400 Isafjörður
Iceland

Email
artsiceland [at] kolsalt.is