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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.

Reykjavik Area and South Iceland

Gröndal’s house residency, Reykjavík Writer's residency

Gunnarshús residency, Reykjavík Writer's residency

Gullkistan, Center for creativity, Laugarvatn , Residency for artists of various disciplines

Hafnarborg Residency, Hafnarfjörður Residency for artists of various disciplines

Sím residency, Reykjavík Residency for visual artists in Reykjavík
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Snæfellsnes and Westfjords

Artak 350, Grundarfjörður art space for research, productions, and exhibitions

ArtsIceland, Ísafjörður Residency for artists of various disciplines

Gilsfjorður Arts, Króksfjarðanes Residency for artists of various disciplines

Hvítahús, Hellisandur Residency for artists of various disciplines

The Freezer, Snæfellsbær Residency for theatre makers, performance artists, dancers & musicians

The Westfjords Residency,Þingeyri Residency for artists of various disciplines

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North Iceland

Artist residency at Akureyri Art Museum, Akureyri Residency for artists of various disciplines

Baer Art Center, Hófsós Residency for visual artists, architects, and designers

Gil Artist Residency, Akureyri Residency for visual artists

Herhúsið residency, Siglufjörður Residency for artists of various disciplines

Nes Artist Residency, Skagaströnd Residency for artists of various disciplines

Old school art house, Hrísey Island Residency for artists of various disciplines

Ós Textile Residency, Blönduós Residency for textile artists

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East Iceland

Fish Factory Creative Centre, Stöðvarfjörður Residency for artists of various disciplines

Heima Art Residency, Seyðisfjörður Residency for artists of various disciplines

Klaustrið residency, 40km from Egilsstaðir Residency for artists of various disciplines

LungA school, Seyðisfjörður Residency for artists of various disciplines

Skaftfell Residency Program, Seyðisfjörður Residency for visual artists

Ströndin Residency, Seyðisfjörður Residency for artists of various disciplines

Queer in Iceland artist residency, Neskaupstaður queer Artist Residency and co-working space

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