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BRAS: New culture festival for children and young adults

Skaftfell is one of the initiators of BRAS, a new cultural festival dedicated to children and young adults. The festival will take place for the first time all around East Iceland in September with exhibitions, workshops, concerts, theater performances and more. BRAS is launch in partnership with Austurbrú, the Cultural Center of Fljótdalshérað, The Cultural Center of Fjarðarbyggð / Music Center of Austurland and Skaftfell in close collaboration with Fljótsdalshérað Municipality, Fjarðabyggð Municipality, the School Administration of Austurland as well as kindergartens and primary schools in East Iceland. Further information can be found on the webpage www.bras.is. Photo: Rafael Vazques Toledo

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Skaftfell is seeking a director

Skaftfell, Center for Visual Art in East Iceland, is seeking to appoint a focused, independent and driven director. Skaftfell has the essential role of presenting, discoursing and encouraging the development of contemporary art in East Iceland. Its activities are based on an exhibition and event program, alongside an international residency program and outreach program. The team consists of three employees on an annual basis and one summer employee. The director is responsible for the day-to-day operation. Main tasks include: Financial management matters, oversee contracts and general administration. Art strategic development and planning, alongside fund-raising. Producing visual art exhibitions and events, […]

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