The Bookshop Projectspace
The Bookshop  Projectspace is a stripped 30 sq. multi-functional space where artists are invited to work, exhibit, perform, etc. The projectspace is also home to a rudimentary silk screen facility and b/w photo lab.
Skaftfell Residency
The Skaftfell hub
The Skaftfell hub is an open workspace on the top floor of SkaftfellÂs main building. Artists in residence are welcome to use the facilities at the Skaftfell Hub and are provided with a shared desk space. The toolbox includes basic…
Skaftfell Hub Toolbox
The Skaftfell hub is an open workspace on the top floor of Skaftfell’s main building. Artists in residence are welcome to use the facilities at the Skaftfell Hub and are provided with a shared desk space. The toolbox includes basic…
The Skaftfell Education Program
Artists-in-residence are welcome to participate in Skaftfell’s education program by giving an artist talk or a workshop for the local community, by presenting their work in an open studio, or by contributing to the Skaftfell Art Class for children at the local primary school.
Artist residency houses
Skaftfell’s artist residencies are located in three historical houses in the town of Seydisfjörður, all within short walking distance to Skaftfell and to each other. The houses are set up as private or shared self-catering accommodation, each including 2 bedrooms, a combined…
Art Library
The Skaftfell Bistro on the ground floor of the building houses a specialised visual arts library with a good selection of book works by the artist Dieter Roth, along with other artist books and books about art. Contact the Skaftfell office…
Sculpture garden
The sculpture garden is a flexible and fluid venue curated by Skaftfell. It is located on a landfill area next to the ferry harbour. It is integrated into Hafnargarður, a community garden developed and supervised by the local Harbour Garden community. Skaftfell…
The old printing facilities at the Technical Museum
The Technical Museum of East Iceland used to house printmaking facilities consisting of several antique printmaking presses and tools which were owned by the artist Dieter Roth. The workshop also included a letterpress and basic tools for bookbinding. In collaboration with the…
The Bookshop – Projectspace
The Bookshop – Projectspace is a stripped 30 sq. multi-functional space where artists are invited to work, exhibit, perform, etc. The projectspace is also home to a rudimentary silk screen facility and b/w photo lab.
Bernd Koberling, Björn Roth, Dieter Roth
Bernd Koberling – Loðmundarfjörður – autumn Björn Roth Dieter Roth – Surtsey series The Skaftfell gallery was officially opened in June 19, 1999. Exhibitions around town: Seyðisfjarðar Primary school – June 1999 Eggert Einarsson Ómar Stefánsson Daði Guðbjörnsson Tolli Upplýsingamiðstöð ferðamanna…