{"id":7991,"date":"2020-05-26T10:47:44","date_gmt":"2020-05-26T10:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skaftfell.is\/call-for-applications-residency-program-2021-2\/"},"modified":"2025-09-10T13:06:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T13:06:50","slug":"call-for-applications-residency-program-2021-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skaftfell.is\/is\/call-for-applications-residency-program-2021-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Applications \u2013 Residency Program 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

THIS CALL IS NOW CLOSED.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Skaftfell is inviting applications from individual artists and artistic collaborators to participate in\u00a0the\u00a0self-directed\u00a0residency program in 2021.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Application deadline: September 1, 2020<\/b><\/h3>\n

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About the program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Skaftfell Center for Visual Art is located in Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, a\u00a0small town of around 700 inhabitants in Iceland\u2019s eastfjords,\u00a0which is surrounded by a stunning chain of mountains. Despite its small size, Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur offers a rich and diverse cultural life, and has a long history of welcoming visiting artists.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The Skaftfell residencies offer quiet time and space for independent research, reflection, and experimentation. Artists are encouraged to use their stay for in-depth inquiries into their work processes and conceptual interests, to use the magnificent nature of the fjord as a source of energy and inspiration, to work at the interface of art and life, to share thoughts with other artists, and to embrace the idea of a \u201cslow residency\u201d that is embedded in a small but vibrant rural community. The program is best suited to visual artists, artists with interdisciplinary practices,\u00a0curators and art writers.<\/p>\n

Skaftfell\u2019s self-directed residency program<\/strong> hosts up to 3 artists simultaneously throughout the year. Apart from developing their research, artists-in-residence have the opportunity to present their work in an open studio if they wish, to give an artist talk or a workshop, and to participate in the art center\u2019s education program for school children following consultation with Skaftfell\u2019s education manager. They will be introduced to the community in Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur and receive support from Skaftfell\u2019s staff through general and project specific advice in weekly meetings, PR and networking support, and lending tools and equipment, all within capacity.<\/p>\n

Accommodation and work spaces:\u00a0<\/b>Artists-in-residence stay in three historical houses\u00a0in the town, 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 living and working space, bathroom and kitchen, work tables, washing machine, and WiFi. All our residency houses are strictly non-smoking.<\/p>\n

Duration:\u00a0<\/b>1-3 months. Unless otherwise announced, residencies start on the first working day of a month and end on the last working day of a month. We encourage artists to stay for 2 months or longer, in order to get deeper into\u00a0the\u00a0place and\u00a0their\u00a0practice here. The residency program is closed in July and December.<\/p>\n

Costs for the artist:\u00a0<\/b>Residency fee, travel costs, project expenses, and meals are paid by the artist. The residency fee covers self-catering accommodation and work space, as well as general and project specific support from Skaftfell\u2019s staff. The fee varies according to the chosen type of residency.<\/p>\n