Artist in Residence of Hafnarfjörður 2026
Appointment of the Artist in Residence of Hafnarfjörður for the year 2026. Applications are invited. applications or substantiated suggestions which the Cultural and Tourism Committee will take into consideration when selecting the town artist. The deadline for nominations is 9 February.
Who will be the Artist in Residence of Hafnarfjörður in 2026?
The City of Hafnarfjörður will appoint the City Artist of Hafnarfjörður for the year 2026 at a ceremonial event in Hafnarborg, on Thursday, 9 April. Applications are invited. applications or substantiated suggestions which the Cultural and Tourism Committee will take into consideration when selecting the town artist. Artist Arngunnur Ýr was the Artist in Residence of Hafnarfjörður for 2025.
The deadline for nominations is 9 February 2026.
Only artists with a permanent residence in Hafnarfjörður are considered for the award, based on their registered address for the last 12 months. The Artist in Residence of Hafnarfjörður for 2026 will receive 500,000 krónur. Applications and suggestions should be submitted to online form on the Hafnarfjörður website or by email to menning@hafnarfjordur.is
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