Herhúsið
Guest Studio
The Herhús, artist-in-residence home and workshop, opened in 2005. Herhús is currently seeking applicants who are working in visual arts, writing, poetry, music and other artistic endeavours.
Herhúsið
The Herhús, artist-in-residence home and workshop, opened in 2005. Located in the centre of Siglufjordur next to all services, the artist’s residence is open to both Icelandic and foreign artists. Herhús is currently seeking applicants who are working in visual arts, writing, poetry, music and other artistic endeavours.
The artist’s residence is a 2-level house with a 70 square metre (750 sq ft) workshop on the main floor and a bright, furnished studio appartment in the upstairs loft. The workshop has 4 metre (10 ft) ceilings, hardwood floors, an industrial sink, an easel, 3 working tables and a sofa. The bathroom and shower are located on the main floor. The studio appartment contains two beds, chairs, a table and stools. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, coffee maker, toaster, microwave oven and two hotplates. The house is wireless ADSL enabled.
Interior
The bathroom on the ground floor has a shower. The tower has a bright studio apartment with two beds. The kitchen includes a fridge, coffee machine, toaster, microwave and two electric hobs. The house has a wireless internet connection with unlimited downloads. In the hall it is possible to hold performances, lectures and concerts at the end of the stay, but the sound in the hall is exceptionally good. The military building is in the heart of the town and close to all services, shops, laundry and restaurants.