POST-LANDSLIDES, OUR SELF-DIRECTED RESIDENCIES PROGRAM IS ON HOLD. DURING 2024 WE ARE WORKING WITH ARTISTS AND WORKSHOP TEACHERS BY INVITATION. WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY SOLICITING SUBMISSIONS.
Residency and Facilities:
- 2 large studio spaces.
- Black and white analogue darkroom.
- Digital imaging workspace with Epson Pro 850 scanner and Canon Pro 100-S Printer (A3+).
- Living space includes 2 bedrooms, kitchen, laundry and shower area.
- Inspiring fjordside views.
What you should know:
- We are located at Strandavegur 29-33, 2.2 kms from the center of Seyðisfjörður town. Seyðisfjörður is 25 kilometers from Egilsstadir and the closest domestic airport.
- There is no public transportation in Seyðisfjörður . The walk from Ströndin to town is 20-25 minutes.
- Ströndin does not provide a car during your residency.
- Winter conditions in Iceland are unpredictable. These conditions emphasize the isolation of this residency.
- The mountain road between Seyðisfjörður and Egilsstaðir often closes in winter.
- Conditions in the surrounding mountains can cause mudslide and avalanche danger. In the case of heavy rains or snow conditions, residents would be alerted of the danger and temporarily evacuated.
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