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NES is a multidisciplinary residency. We accept applicants from all creative fields and career stages.
NES Studio
NES operates an open plan shared studio, located in the old fish factory.
Group or Short Stay Residencies
Nes is now offering year-round residencies and short stays to art collectives or student classes study abroad programs.
Our Nes artist’s profiles
Artist in Residence – Connor Ryan
Connor Ryan is a writer, director, and photographer from Pennsylvania. His films have screened in...
Artist in Residence – Ellen Avitts
Ellen Avitts is spending November and December 2021 at NES. A professor of Art History...
Artist in Residence – Kellie Zhao
During her time at NES, Kellie Zhao has been experimenting with new mediums, adding the use of...
OUR NES ARTIST’S VIDEOS
Many of our artists are filmmakers. The Skagaströnd community, and Iceland at large is often featured. Many of the videos give a good insight into what it is like being an artist in residence at NES.