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Artist residencies in Iceland

Iceland is a magnet for artists, writers, and filmmakers and has long attracted people from all over the world, searching for inspiration and maybe a little solitude. Whether you are seeking remoteness in nature or entertainment in cities, individual or group residencies–there is enough to choose from!
Here is the list of Iceland’s artist residencies, big and small, remote and central.

Harpa concert hall in Reykjavík

Reykjavik Area and South Iceland 

Abandoned farm in the Westfjords

Snæfellsnes and Westfjords

Visit Snæfellsnes


Visit Westfjords

Colorful house in Hofsós

North Iceland

  Visit North Iceland

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East Iceland 

Visit East Iceland

Check out some art exhibitions in Iceland

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Artist residencies in Iceland