Artist Residencies in Seyðisfjörður with Housing

Heima Collective

Seyðisfjörður, Iceland

Heima Collective is an independent, non-profit, artist-run residency program founded in in Seyðisfjörður, Iceland, offering a 350m² space for living and studios where artists live, work, share, and experiment together. It features flexible, self-guided residencies, particularly open calls for LGBTQIA+ artists and activists emphasizing care, world-building, workshops for queer youth, and public presentations. All disciplines are welcome in this multidisciplinary program located in a vibrant artistic port town.

LungA School

Seyðisfjörður, Iceland

LungA School is an artist-run residential art school in Seyðisfjörður, East Iceland offering 12-week immersive programs in Art and Land, where participants live together at the school and engage in experimental artistic and land-based practices. The school functions simultaneously as an educational institution and as an artwork itself, using the concept of schooling as its medium.

Skaftfell Center for Visual Art

Seyðisfjörður, Iceland

Skaftfell Center for Visual Art, situated in the quaint town of Seyðisfjörður, Iceland, serves as a pivotal cultural hub in East Iceland's visual arts scene. With a focus on self-directed residencies, Skaftfell provides a tranquil environment where artists are encouraged to explore their creative processes and engage deeply with their work, free from the rapid pace of urban art districts. The residency program accommodates individual artists and artist groups across multiple disciplines, offering facilities for visual arts, printmaking, and interdisciplinary practices. The residencies are housed within three historic buildings offering a blend of private and shared accommodations, aimed at fostering a communal and collaborative atmosphere among up to four artists at a time. Each space is equipped with essential amenities and work areas conducive to artistic creation and research. Although Skaftfell does not currently offer fully funded residencies, it strives to maintain accessible fees and provides a list of external funding opportunities to prospective applicants. Artists benefit from the opportunity to present their work through open studios, artist talks, or workshops, and can integrate into the local community via various cultural engagements organized by the center. The program's integration within the local educational and cultural fabric, along with its stunning natural surroundings, makes it an ideal setting for artists seeking a reflective and enriching residency experience.