TYPE OF RESIDENCY:

Beginning or middle of the creative process of any art discipline. Site related projects. This residency is mostly intended for practice based research purposes, it does not provide working tools and is therefore not suited for final stage prodution projects. Internet based projects are not suitable for this residency as Fljótstunga would like to provide an alternative source of stimulation. Fljótstunga shares with the residents a basic way of life and through limited resourses and few external options,  invites artists to think about ways and reasons to work.

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

- Each artist or artistic group receives a private cottage, a basic common working space and a communal kitchen free of charge.

- Fljótstunga covers all electricity, water and gas expenses.

- Personal living items: biodegradable toilet and kitchen paper, cleaning material and detergents can be offered by Fljótstunga for no extra charge.

- Each artist must bring their own working material, previously authorized by Fljótstunga and it must be eco-friendly.

- Transport, other personal living items and food expences are responsibility of the artist.

- Internet is limited and is offered in the common working area.

- Pick up service from Reykholt has a 2.000 ISK fee.

 

COST OF THE RESIDENCY:

- Free of charge

 

AVAILABILITY:

- Up to 18 spots available

 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

- The Application form request has a 3.000 ISK fee (20 euros approx.)

- As soon as you request an application form you have 48 hours to pay the fee and submit the form.

- This residency is for professional artists only.

- Artists are expected to retribute to the residency by either:

donation of work, leaving a sample of their work/research during the residency, or by sending a sample/copy of the final results of the work developed at the residency.

 

- To apply please send an application form with the following information:

1. proof of application fee payment

2. Personal data with contact information.

3. Profile picture.

4. Brief presentation letter.

5. Information about the project you would like to develop during your stay.

6. Tools you intend to bring and use.

7. Links to web pages or to samples of previous work.

8. CV.

9. How you could contribute to the residency during and after your stay.

10. For groups: prefered sleeping arrangements.

11. If you are applying for exta funds or if you already have funds to come to this residency.

12. State if you require pick up service from Reykholt.

13. State if you require linen or personal items from the residency.

14. How did you learn about us?

15. Preferred residency period if needed.

 

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:

- Acceptance fee 7.000 ISK (50 euros aprox.).

- Confirmation with transport ticket to Iceland.

- 1 month deadline for confirmation after acceptance has been granted.

- Artists are required to develop an artistic project at Fljótstunga.

- Artists are required to document their work during their stay.

- Artists are expected to share the process of their work during their stay.

- Artists can be asked to give a workshop, a talk or a performance during their stay.

- Artists are expected to participate at least once in the main meal exchange and cook the main meal for the rest of the residents.

- If you have not received a response from us before final deadline results, please check our page for results.

 

Details:

Residencies can last up to 2 weeks:
- 1st period: from the 30th to 14th of May
- 2nd period: from the 14th to 28th of May
- 3rd period: from the 28th of May to 11th of June

Each period can accept up to 7 projects.

 

We highly recommend you stay in Reykjavik a few days after your residency as Fljótstunga is very isolated. Ask us for information about artist discount for accommodation in Reykjavik.