Out There – New podcast episode
Coordinator of the Icelandic Art Prize, Tinna Guðmundsdóttir, joins Becky & Tinna to discuss the nominations for the 2024 Icelandic Art Prize awards
Nominations for the Icelandic Art Prize 2024
It is with great joy that the Visual Arts Council announces the nominations
Studio update: Una Björg at Künstlerhaus Bethanien
Una Björg Magnúsdóttir grants us a glimpse to the other side of the coin, in her studio at Künstlerhaus Bethanien
Art Guide
See all...See all...See all...Anna Hrund Másdóttir
desire paths
Borghildur Óskarsdóttir
Heed
At Hand
Ásmundur Sveinsson, Anna Júlía Friðbjörnsdóttir, Arna Óttarsdóttir, Árni Jónsson, Carissa Batkay, Elísabet Brynhildardóttir, Hildur Bjarnadóttir, Klemens Hannigan, Ragnheiður Gestsdóttir, Sigurrós G. Björnsdóttir, Sindri Leifsson
Vitamin D
Halla Einarsdóttir, Hákon Bragason, Hrefna Hörn Leifsdóttir, Joe Keys, Katrín Agnes Klar, Kristín Karólína Helgadóttir, Lukas Bury, Kristín Morthens, Weronika Balcerak, Nína Óskarsdóttir, Ragnhildur Weisshappel, Sigrún Gyða Sveinsdóttir, Sólbjört Vera Ómarsdóttir, Una Margrét Árnadóttir, Þórður Hans Baldursson
Ragnar Kjartansson
Mother and Child, Gin and Tonic
Sirra Sigrún Sigurðardóttir
Different Resolutions
Ordinary Places
Ívar Brynjólfsson, Emma Heiðarsdóttir, Haraldur Jónsson, Joe Keys, Tine Bek
Group Exhibition / Samsýning
Wasteland
Hrafnkell Sigurðsson
AERIALS
Ordinary Pictures
Ívar Brynjólfsson, Kristín Sigurðardóttir, Lukas Kindermann, Ragnheiður Gestsdóttir, Tine Bek
Grants & Residencies deadlines
Travel Grants
Three times a year: February 1, June 1 and October 1
Travel Grants
Three times a year: February 1, June 1 and October 1
Künstlerhaus Bethanien
Will open in August 2024, for the residency period May 2025-May 2026
Künstlerhaus Bethanien
Will open in August 2024, for the residency period May 2025-May 2026
International Studio & Curator Program
Will open in March 2024, for the residency stay in 2025
International Studio & Curator Program
Will open in March 2024, for the residency stay in 2025
Icelandic Visual Arts Fund
The next deadline will be announced in summer for the second application round in 2024
Icelandic Visual Arts Fund
The next deadline will be announced in summer for the second application round in 2024
Amanda Riffo receives Artist of the Year award 2024
The Icelandic Art Prize 2024 was awarded on March 14th in Reykjavík. The awards provide recognition to outstanding visual artists and exhibitions.
Inside Out: Collecting on the Peripheries - symposium
The Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum and the Living Art Museum have come together in collaboration with The Nordic House and initiated a symposium focused on the collection of outsider art. The symposium will examine the environment of museums with specific goals and collection values, their role within the ecosystem of art, and where they are headed.
Out There: Icelandic Art Prize Nominations
Artist and coordinator of the Icelandic Art Prize Tinna Guðmundsdóttir joins Becky & Tinna to discuss the nominations for the 2024 Icelandic Art Prize awards.
Nominations for the Icelandic Art Prize 2024
It is with great joy that the Visual Arts Council announces the nominations for the Icelandic Art Prize awards for 2024. The award will be presented for the seventh time on March 14th at Iðnó, Reykjavík.
The Icelandic Art Prize 2024 – Save the Date
The Icelandic Art Prize will take place for the seventh time on March 14 in Iðnó.
The program starts with performances and a „Welcome drink“ at 19:30, followed by the award ceremony at 20:00.
Talk Series: Sabeth Buchmann
The first guest of Talk Series this year is Dr. Sabeth Buchmann, a Professor of Modern and Postmodern Art and the Head of the Institute for Art Theory and Cultural Studies at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna.
Deadline extended
Due to a system malfunction the deadline for the Visual Arts Fund has extended until Tuesday February 13 at 16.00.
Studio update: Una Björg at Künstlerhaus Bethanien
Una Björg Magnúsdóttir grants us a glimpse to the other side of the coin, in her studio at Künstlerhaus Bethanien. Una is a grantee of Icelandic Art Center. In April this year you can see her solo show at Künstlerhaus Bethanien.
Out There with Egill Sæbjörnsson
Artist Egill Sæbjörnsson joins Becky & Tinna to discuss his solo exhibit at the National Gallery of Iceland titled Egill Sæbjörnsson and Infinite Friends of the Universe. In the exhibition, Egill invites an infinite number of friends to join in an instance of togetherness in the endless playroom of art. The exhibition is on view until February 25th 2024, so make sure you make the visit whilst you can!
Advisory consultation for application making
The Icelandic Art Center offers assistance with application preparation and information presentation for the upcoming fund deadline.
Good Thursday
Good Thursday is the last Thursday of the month. Several museums and exhibition spaces offer extended opening hours. Stroll around and experience the lively art scene!
Our Projects
Read more about our projects and collaborations such as Sequences Biennial, The Icelandic Art Prize, Talk Series