--- title: Last minute call for Fall in North Iceland description: Self-funded 1-3 month residency in Skagaströnd, north Iceland for artists, musicians, performers, writers and researchers. 900 EUR/month covers room and shared studio. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/8be2f122-20e8-4b2c-a238-127f5fde23d5 type: program status: closed createdAt: "2026-09-04" updatedAt: "2026-09-30" programType: Residency organization: Nes Artist Residency organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/nes-artist-residency deadline: "2026-09-15" entryFee: 15 USD location: Nes Artist Residency, Skagaströnd, Northwestern Region, Iceland isOnline: false compensationRange: Self-funded residency; no stipend or scholarship is offered. A residency fee of 900 EUR/month covers a private bedroom, shared studio/library workspace, screening room/projector access and basic onsite support. --- # Last minute call for Fall in North Iceland **Hosted by:** Nes Artist Residency **Type:** Residency | **Location:** Nes Artist Residency, Skagaströnd, Northwestern Region, Iceland | **Deadline:** September 15, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $15 ## About This Program Nes Artist Residency in Skagaströnd, Iceland has last minute spots available in Sept, Oct, and/or Nov, 2026. Our self-directed & self-funded program is open to artists, musicians, performers, writers, and researchers of all backgrounds to focus on their work in a remote location with opportunities for artistic and cultural exchange. Length of stay: 1-3 months. ### Duration of residency Stays are 1-3 months in Sept, Oct, and/or November. ### Accommodation Each artist has a private bedroom in a house with fellow residents sharing kitchen, bathrooms, and common areas. ### Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Artists working in any field, from any background can apply for a residency at Nes, although we currently have no kiln access, and prohibit materials with inhalation risk in our shared studio space, such as turpentine and powdered pigments. Contact onsite@neslist.is with questions about materials. Staff are available for on-site guidance, tech support, and exhibition assistance. ### Studio / Workspace We provide all residents with an individual workspace within a shared open plan studio and/or research library, and, for additional fee, performers can occupy the private dance studio, and musicians can access the local music school piano. All workspaces have free WiFi access. ### Fees and support While our residency fees are subsidized by support from the local municipality, many artists apply for additional funding in their home country. **900 Euro/Month Fee Includes:** - Private bedroom in a shared house - Workspace in a shared studio and/or library - Access to screening room/projectors - Basic onsite support and guidance ### Expectations towards the artist There is no requirement to produce finish work, but the artist is asked to present a talk to fellow residents, and attend an Open Studio event at the end of each month, open to the local community. ### Application information Apply on SlideRoom / contact nes@neslist.is for more information. ### Eligibility Artists working in any field, from any background can apply for a residency at Nes. Nes provides all residents with an individual workspace within a shared open plan studio and/or research library. Writers have the opportunity to work in the Research Library, dancers and performers the Dance Studio, and musicians can access the local music school. While Nes strives to remove barriers to access, Nes may not currently be accessible to everyone. You may need to apply for a Schengen Visa (valid for 90 days within the Schengen Zone) to travel to Iceland, so artists are advised to start the process as soon as possible. In late 2026, 60 visa exempt countries will be required to submit an ETIAS travel authorization form to travel to Europe. Nes is a self-funded residency and is not able to offer scholarships or stipends to artists at this time. ### Evaluation Criteria Nes values work that demonstrates curiosity and experimentation, and which can be realized using Nes facilities. Nes appreciates artists seeking to deepen or re-evaluate their practice, and proposals connected to Skagaströnd and Iceland, although site-specific work is not required. Nes suggests including a clear description of materials, process, and intention, and believes that traditional markers of professional achievement do not necessarily indicate artistic excellence. Nes is highly selective when reviewing proposals that make use of generative AI, and will assess such projects on an individual basis, favoring proposals that make transparent interrogations of these technologies. Applications are assessed by human review. An application fee of 15 USD/13 EURO covers the cost of the SlideRoom service. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Note:** Artists working in any field, from any background can apply for a residency at Nes, although Nes currently has no kiln access and prohibits materials with inhalation risk in the shared studio space, such as turpentine and powdered pigments. Applicants may need a Schengen Visa (valid for 90 days within the Schengen Zone) to travel to Iceland; in late 2026, 60 visa-exempt countries will be required to submit an ETIAS travel authorization to travel to Europe. Nes is a self-funded residency and is not able to offer scholarships or stipends to artists at this time. Nes restricts use of flammable or toxic materials such as turpentine, Gamsol, or lead-based pigments in the studio; oily rags must be stored in airtight containers and disposed of at a nearby waste facility. There is currently no kiln available for ceramicists to fire their work, although they are free to use clay in other ways. Located in a remote landscape in a town of 470 residents, there is limited local access to shopping, transportation, and healthcare; Skagaströnd is very windy. ### Additional Requirements Apply on SlideRoom. A clear description of materials, process, and intention is suggested with the proposal. An application fee of 15 USD/13 EURO covers the cost of the SlideRoom service. ## Compensation & Benefits Self-funded residency; no stipend or scholarship is offered. A residency fee of 900 EUR/month covers a private bedroom, shared studio/library workspace, screening room/projector access and basic onsite support. The 900 Euro/month fee includes a private bedroom in a shared house, a workspace in a shared studio and/or library, access to the screening room/projectors, and basic onsite support and guidance. Performers can access the private dance studio and musicians the local music school piano for an additional fee. Residency fees are subsidized by the local municipality; many artists apply for additional funding in their home country. An application fee of 15 USD/13 EUR covers the cost of the SlideRoom service. ## What's Provided - **Housing:** Provided - Each artist has a private bedroom in a house with fellow residents sharing kitchen, bathrooms, and common areas. - **Studio Access:** Provided - Individual workspace within a shared open plan studio and/or research library. For an additional fee, performers can occupy the private dance studio, and musicians can access the local music school piano. All workspaces have free WiFi access. The shared open plan studio is located in the old fish factory. No kiln access; materials with inhalation risk such as turpentine and powdered pigments are prohibited. ## Timeline - **Opens:** September 4, 2026 - **Deadline:** September 15, 2026 - **Program Start:** September 2, 2026 - **Program End:** November 30, 2026 ## Contact **Email:** onsite@neslist.is ## How to Apply Apply at: https://neslist.is/apply