List og Land Artists’ and Writers’ Residency, Westfjords, Iceland

Overview
List og Land is an artists' and writers' residency situated in the remote Westfjords of Iceland. The program provides time and space for creative practitioners to develop new work in a landscape of extraordinary geological and atmospheric character. While the residency is open to artists and writers broadly, the current call emphasizes music, dance, and visual art, suggesting a curatorial interest in embodied, spatial, and sonic practices that respond to the environment. The Westfjords, one of Iceland's most isolated regions, offers a stark and contemplative setting. Residencies of this nature typically furnish studio space, living accommodations, and the luxury of uninterrupted time. However, as specific details regarding duration, facilities, and financial support are not provided in the available information, applicants are advised to consult the organization directly for precise terms. List og Land positions itself as a platform for serious inquiry, where the remoteness of the location becomes a collaborator in the creative process. The residency does not prescribe a thematic agenda; rather, it trusts the artist to engage with the site and its conditions on their own terms. This approach aligns with a tradition of Nordic artist residencies that prioritize process over product and reflection over spectacle.
What you’ll need
How to apply
Review the organization’s current instructions and submit through its official website.