Founded:
1986
Duration:
1 month
Paid by artist:

The residence fee is 500 euros for one month and is paid three months in advance (prior to arriving). The fee includes electricity, heating, local telephone calls and internet connection.

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Hafnarborg

Hafnarborg

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Description

The Hafnarfjörður Centre of Culture and Fine Art runs an Artist in Residence program on the top floor of the museum at Strandgata 34, 220 Hafnarfjordur, which is located in the centre of town. The premises are mainly intended for foreign artists.

Accommodation Information

The Hafnarborg guest apartment is 80 square meters and consists of a one bedroom flat with a studio, a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, coffee machine and toaster and a bathroom with shower, washing machine and dryer. The work area is in the larger of two living rooms. Bed sheets and towels are provided for guests. Smoking is not allowed in the apartment.

Location

Hafnarfjördur is a fishing town and port with a population of over 25.000. The town is 10 km south of Reykjavík at the edge of a lava field. There are frequent buses to Reykjavík, the trip taking about 20 minutes. The museum building is on the main street in Hafnarfjörður, close to shops, banks, cinema, restaurants, cafés, the library, swimming pools, etc.

Contact information
Addresses

Strandgata 34
220 Hafnarfjörður
Iceland

Email
hafnarborg [at] hafnarfjordur.is