About the Open Call

ArtsIceland, in collaboration with Outvert Art Space, offers artists and other art professionals space to live and work for 4-12 weeks in the Westfjords of Iceland. We offer two residencies with a private room and a private studio year-round for visual artists, writers, designers, filmmakers, musicians and others who may profit from the environment/spaces on offer. Kitchen facilities are shared. During the summer months, we also offer three residencies with a private room, shared studio space, and other facilities in a separate building. Residency periods are from September 2025 to December 2026. Minimum stay is 4 weeks, maximum stay is 12 weeks. Priority will be given to those who apply for longer periods. Artists pay a moderate fee for their stay. The residency fee covers accommodation and studio space (e.g., Studio A: €720/4 weeks, Studio B: €660/4 weeks, Studio C: €580/4 weeks). All other costs are the responsibility of the artist. We do not offer scholarships or stipends but gladly assist artists applying for funding by providing a letter of support. Selected artists will be requested to sign an agreement with ArtsIceland upon their arrival at the residency, detailing dates, included services (bedding, towels, water, electricity, heating, internet), deposit payment, staff assistance, and artist expectations (cleaning, artist talks, etc.). The residency is situated in the center of Ísafjörður, a small town with food stores, bistros, bakeries, a library, swimming pool, and bus stops all within walking distance. The Westfjords are a mountainous area with easily accessible wild nature. Artists in residence staying for 8 weeks or longer can apply for use of the Outvert Art Space for exhibitions or other events without an extra fee.

What is Offered

Space to live and work, private room and studio spaces (private or shared depending on the season and studio choice), shared kitchen facilities, opportunity to apply for exhibition space at Outvert Art Space (for stays 8+ weeks), and a letter of support for funding applications.

Requirements

Minimum stay of 4 weeks, maximum stay of 12 weeks. Undergraduate students are not accepted. No pets or children under the age of 12 are accepted. Premises are not accessible for wheelchairs. Applicants must submit a project description, CV, and 3-5 work samples, adhering to specified format and length limits. Nationality and home address are required.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the Google application form and send an additional email to artsiceland@kolsalt.is with the following in one PDF file (max 10 pages, marked with your name, e.g., ArtsIceland_lastname_application.pdf): A - Full name, preferred period and studio B - Project description/motivation letter (max 300 words) C - Your CV (pdf-format, max. two A4 pages) D - 3-5 samples of work (texts, images, sound samples or videos), including a brief description of each work (max. 100 words each). Applications not respecting size/quantity limits or lacking requested information will not be reviewed.