Residencies for textile artists and scholars in Iceland – open call

Organizer

Textile Center (Ós Residency)

Residencies for textile artists and scholars in Iceland – open call Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 Country: Iceland Ós residency at the Textile Center in Blönduós, Iceland, seeks to promote an atmosphere of creativity, experimentation and reflection for artists and scholars working inside the textile field. We accept submissions from emerging, mid-career, and senior level artists and scholars all year round (open call). The residency is situated in a historic building and former Women’s College in Blönduós, northwest Iceland. The residency can accommodate 8-14 artists every month. Each resident is provided with his/her own bedroom equipped with a small desk and scenic view, access to studio facilities and open plan work space in the communal studio. Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. We also offer a Tc2 residency and private accommodation for groups (4 max.) or individual artists in two houses next door. Since 2021, artists in residence also have access to the Textile Center’s TextileLab (not included in the residency fee!). Depending on availability (sign up on site), artists can work with equipment including a Tc2 sample loom, felt loom, tufting guns, digital knitting machine, digital sewing machine, laser cutter and printer. Artists in residence also have access to the Textile Museum in Blönduós. In walking distance, there is a great gym and heated outdoor pool. Since it first opened in 2013, the residency has hosted many textile artists and scholars from all around the world. Since 2017, residents are featured in our annual Ós Residency Catalog. The Textile Center does not offer or facilitate exhibitions on a regular basis, but artists in residence are welcome to initiate open houses, group or solo exhibitions. Contact residency@textilecenter.is for any questions on the textile residency. Duration of residency 1 – 3 months Accommodation Artists can choose between different types of accommodation: single room / shared apartment / private apartment. Free wifi is available throughout the building(s). Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Textile art (i.e. fiber art, surface and fashion design, weaving). We provide artists in residence and visiting scholars with access to shared work space, a loom studio, dye studio, open plan work space, a TC2 digital loom (needs to be booked separately, as well as the other digital equipment in the TextileLab), small makeshift gallery and a variety of tools and equipment.Studio / Workspace SharedFees and support Residency fees vary depending on the season (summer/winter) and type of accommodation. Fees always include access to work facilities and equipment (except the TC2 digital loom / equipment in the TextileLab), as well as a visit to the Textile Museum. Expectations towards the artist Artists in residence are invited to participate in an artist talk at the beginning of each month. They are also invited to feature in our annual Art Residency Catalog and initiate an open studio, group or solo exhibition at the end of each month. All of this is optional. Application information Applications to the Textile Center Residency are accepted year round and reviewed on a rolling basis. We accepts submissions from emerging, mid-career and senior level artists and scholars working inside the textile field (i.e. fiber art, surface and fashion design, weaving…) who are formally trained in their respective discipline. We also base our selection on creativity and textile exploration.To apply, please fill out the online application form on our website and make sure to include a short project proposal and CV.

Award

студия, доступ к текстильным мастерским и музею, публикация в ежегодном каталоге

Eligibility

формально обученные художники и учёные в области текстиля, любой карьерный уровень