Research Residencies in Iceland
3 residencies for research artists in Iceland.
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BONFIRE
Iceland
BONFIRE is an international art platform offering nomadic art retreats in locations such as Iceland and the Arctic, alongside online residencies and mentoring. Founded by artist duo LEMOS + LEHMANN, BONFIRE creates transformative experiences for contemporary artists across disciplines.
Heima Art Residency
Seydisfjordur, Iceland
Heima Art Residency is an independent, non-profit, artist-run collective house founded in that offers 6-week residencies for LGBTQIA+ artists and activists from around the world. Located in Seyðisfjörður, East Iceland, the program provides a 350 square meter living and studio space where residents live, work, and collaborate together while engaging with the local community. The residency emphasizes cultural exchange, artistic skill-sharing, and creating a safe space for queer artists and activists.
Klaustrid AiR
Skriðuklaustur, Iceland
Klaustrið AiR is an artist residency program at Skriðuklaustur in East Iceland, managed by the Gunnar Gunnarsson Institute, offering 3-6 week stays for Icelandic and international artists, writers, scholars, composers, musicians, dancers, and other creatives in a quiet apartment within the historic Writer’s House. The program prioritizes projects related to Gunnar Gunnarsson’s life and works or East Icelandic studies, providing housing without rental fees (only a modest confirmation fee) but no stipend, in a peaceful rural setting ideal for focused creative or academic work.
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