We now have an open call forSpring 2014 (March, April, May). Closing Date is July 10, 2013.

 

Applications for  Summer 2013 are closed; subject to a closing date of January 15.

Applications for 2013 are closed, if you apply you will simply be on our waiting list in case of cancellations.

Our next closing date for our summer 2014 program (June, July, August, September 2014) is November 10, 2013. All applications will be subject to a programming selection criteria released at a later date. Please sign up for our newsletter on our home page to hear updates.

Residencies are for 2 months or more at Nes.
The first month of residence can be very much about finding your feet, soaking everything in, and navigating the area, to understand yourself and your work here.
Residencies for 2 months or longer enables artists to experience the site more in depth, make solid networks or connections, and create relevant, substantial, and more articulated ideas or work.
1 month applications are only accepted in very special circumstances.

We are also encouraging process based, research, or study residencies. Complete or finished works do not have to happen here.

If you rely on grant funding:
Your grant outcome must be known 3 months before your residency starts. Please ensure you check with funding bodies about when you will hear the result of your funding application. Nes does not offer grants or scholarships. All residencies should be secure, paid, and final 3 months in advance.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

To submit an application, please fill out the application form below then send the following supporting documents in an email to application(at)neslist.is:

Incomplete applications will not be accepted, if we do not receive a supporting email – your application will not be assessed.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO SUBMIT VIA EMAIL:

- A letter of intent / project / work in residence description (500words) and a link to your website (if it contains a CV and appropriate images/footage of your work).

OR in 1 PDF if you do not have a website:

• A curriculum vitae
• Letter of Intent / project description / work in residence description – 500 words max
• Four work samples as photographs, text samples, or links to videos.

It is requested you write an email subject line:
Please write “Application – Your full name – months preferred”
(example: Application – John Jónsson – March April May 2014 )

• Add nes(at)neslist.is to your address book if you have strong spam filters

 

 

Please note:

Who needs a visa to visit Iceland?

The residency is for monthly periods (from the 1st of the month to the last day of the month) ranging from 2 – 12 months. Applications will be reviewed and answered within a month via email. Applications for more than a 10 month duration are subject to a discount.

Please read: Nes rules of conduct