Fish Factory Creative Centreresidency
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: Apply via the online Residency Application Form with up to 10 uploaded work samples or at least one public work-sample link; a CV is optional.
DeadlineRolling deadline
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, complete the online Residency Application Form. Provide at least one public work-sample link or uploaded work sample (up to 10 uploads); a CV and a written work-sample list are optional. A 50,000 ISK confirmation fee must be paid within 7 days of receiving an invitation (deducted from the residency fee). 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