Skaftfell’s thematic residencies aim to create platforms for exchange, discussion, and collaboration amongst fellow artists from various disciplines, who share a professional interest in the residency’s topic, both on a practical and a conceptual level, and who wish to deepen their knowledge and expertise. In 2019, we offer two different thematic residencies: Printing Matter and Wanderlust. Printing Matter Printing Matter is a three-week intensive program for 6-8 artists, focusing on printmaking and artist book making. In 2019 it will be taking place for the fourth time. The program is developed and guided by the Danish artist and graphic designer Åse Eg […]
Residency program
Residency artists for 2018 confirmed
The Skaftfell residency program 2018 is now in full swing, and most residency places have been confirmed for this season. Out of 322 applications, 42 artists from all over the world have been invited to participate in Skaftfell’s self-directed residency program and in its thematic residency “Printing Matter”. The artists were selected by an external panel appointed by Skaftfell. The self-directed residency program aims to create an environment for inspiration, focus, reflection and experiment; to encourage artists to experience life and work in a unique micro community where creativity is applied to the everyday; to foster a sense of community […]