Gil Artist Residency

About the Open Call

Gil Artist Residency is an Artist in Residence Program located in Akureyri, North Iceland, founded in 1991 by the Gilfélag Society. It aims to stimulate creativity through interaction with the local environment, artists, and cultural institutions, and to foster relations between participants and the local community. The residency is a place for artistic research, production, meetings, and exhibitions. Accommodation includes a single bright studio with Wi-Fi, two work desks, shelves, closet, one and a half size bed, and a sofa bed. It's a private apartment with a studio, fully equipped kitchen & bathroom, and an exhibition gallery (Deiglan) with internal access. Located in the town center, on Art Street, near the Art Museum, galleries, artist studios, restaurants, and bars, with easy access to nature. Basic equipment is available, but artists bring their own materials.

What is Offered

Studio space and living area (65m2), Washer/dryer, linens/towels, Electricity, heating and water, WiFi, Final Event (presentation and/or exhibition at the fully equipped Deiglan Gallery), Publicity/Press Release, Basic tools, and a formal letter of invitation for applications elsewhere.

Requirements

Artists are expected to give a presentation and/or exhibit their work at the Deiglan gallery, generally on the last weekend of each month of their stay. Artists are responsible for bringing their own materials, travel, transport, visa, daily living expenses, medical insurance, and production costs.

How to Apply

Applications are open via the provided online form: https://forms.gle/QtrmcM4zGVtBg7Wp9. Residents will be selected by the Gilfélag Society based on the quality of their work, commitment, and ability to interact with the community. All applicants will be contacted by email within 6 weeks after the deadline. Upon approval, a deposit of 150 EUR is required within a week to secure the place, and full payment must be sent 3 months prior to the stay.