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Fish Factory Artist Residency
Travel coveredFamily-friendlyVisa support
- Who Can Apply: Open to international visual artists and creatives for self-directed work. Musicians should apply to the separate music residency program.
- The Focus: This self-directed residency provides time for focused work and experimentation in a remote Icelandic village. The program emphasizes community through shared living and informal creative exchange.
- The Funding: This is a fee-based residency costing 110,000-160,000 ISK per period, which includes housing and studio access.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit a completed form, a CV or link to website/social media, and 5-10 recent work samples.
DeadlineRolling deadline
Application fee$0
Cost to attendThe regular fee is 160,000 ISK per period. Shorter periods in January and December have reduced fees of 110,000-120,000 ISK.
DurationResidency periods are approximately one month long.
Program datesMonthly residency periods are available throughout 2027.
LocationStöðvarfjörður
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesVisual Arts
Application notesTo apply, email a completed application form, a CV or link to a website/social media, and 5-10 recent work samples. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and typically receive a response within one week. Guests may stay for up to 5 nights by prior arrangement.
Contactcontact@fishfactory.is
Fish Factory Creative Centre