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Skaftfell is inviting applications from individual artists and artistic collaborators to participate in\u00a0its residency program in 2023.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Application deadline: September 1, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n About the program:<\/strong> Skaftfell Center for Visual Art is located in Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, a\u00a0small town of around 650 inhabitants in Iceland\u2019s eastfjords 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.\u00a0Skaftfell is the regional visual art center for East Iceland, and is running a gallery as well as an art education program and the residency program.<\/p>\n The Skaftfell residencies are self-directed. They 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 enjoy the magnificent nature of the fjord as a source of energy and inspiration, 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, printmakers, artists with interdisciplinary practices,\u00a0curators and art writers. The residency program hosts up to 4 artists simultaneously.<\/p>\n 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 general and project specific advice and support from Skaftfell\u2019s staff.<\/p>\n Accommodation and working spaces:\u00a0<\/strong>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 houses are strictly non-smoking.<\/p>\n Duration:\u00a0<\/strong>1-3 months. 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<\/strong>Residency fee, travel costs, project expenses, and meals are paid by the artist. The residency fee covers self-catering accommodation and workspace, as well as general and project specific support from Skaftfell\u2019s staff. The fee varies according to the chosen type of residency.<\/p>\n Funding: <\/strong>Unfortunately, we cannot offer funded residencies at this point. The residency fee covers the rent and running costs of our residency houses and a small administration fee. We are always trying to keep the fees as low as possible. A list of funding opportunities available in various countries can be found here: https:\/\/www.transartists.org\/en\/funding-ta<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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