Guðmunda Andrésdóttir Artist Fund
Applications are now open for grants from the Guðmunda Andrésdóttir Artist Fund.
According to the fund's charter, its purpose is “to support and encourage young and promising visual artists in their studies.” Applicants must have completed a BA degree in visual arts or an equivalent qualification. The grant is intended to support study stays abroad, for a minimum duration of six months.
The fund was first awarded in 1995, and to date, 20 visual artists have received support. This year, a total of ISK 3,000,000 will be awarded to one or more recipients.
Applicants are asked to send the following to umsokn@listasafn.is:
- Name and ID number (kennitala)
- Home address, email address, and phone number
- Detailed information about academic background
- A brief statement about artistic practice
- Up to five images of recent work
A selection committee, composed of representatives from the museum’s acquisition board, will review and evaluate all submitted applications.
The application deadline is May 5, and grants will be awarded on May 24.
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