hafnar.residency

hafnar.residency is our space where temporary projects can take place. Enter our hub and join a community of professionals in the creative industries.

Please read the following information and fill in the application form if you're interested in entering our residency program. Our acceptance committee will be in touch as soon as possible.

hafnar.haus is more than just a space for work; it’s a hub for creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Designed to inspire and support artists, designers, and creative professionals, it provides an open environment where ideas come to life and projects take shape.

hafnar.haus is built on the belief that creativity thrives in shared spaces and across borders. Through residencies, workshops, and events, we aim to foster international exchange and knowledge sharing, connecting individuals and organizations worldwide.

Our residency studio is a 28-square-meter project space with high ceilings and a lovely view over the Reykjavík harbour. This room is available for a minimum of one week and up to three months, offering a dedicated environment for residencies, workshops, and other creative initiatives.

Residents are encouraged to engage with the hafnar.haus community and contribute to a vibrant exchange of ideas, practices, and experiences.

Space to Create

  • hafnar.residency is open to individuals and organisations within the creative industries who are eager to engage with and contribute to our dynamic creative community. 

    • Use of the space is free of charge.

    • 24/7 access

    • Internet

    • Coffee and tea

    • Access to communal areas and functions (cafeteria, meeting rooms, photo studio, podcast studio, gym, mediation room, woodworking workshop)

  • To enhance the experience for both residents and the community, participants are asked to:

    • Host a lunch talk: Share your practice or project through an informal presentation to introduce yourself and go in conversation with the community.

    • Organize an open studio visit: Allow others to visit your space, view your work in progress, and talk about your work process.

    • Document and share your experience: Share your practice or project through our social media channels.

    • Community donation: This can be anything from organising a workshop, donate an artwork, engage in community outreach or whatever you feel fits best to leave behind. 

A woman is speaking into a microphone on a small platform, with a projected landscape image behind her. Several people are seated and working with audio equipment in a dimly lit room.
A black and white photo of a live music performance in a cozy indoor venue. A musician is playing a double bass while seated at a desk with computer equipment, in front of an audience seated in chairs and armchairs. The room features a large window, artistic wall designs, and a ceiling with acoustic panels.

Application form

Interested in a residency at hafnar.haus? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly! We can't wait to hear from you!