Skomvær Residency

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In August of this year, on the tiny island of Skomvær, a group of artists and theoreticians are gathering at Skomvær Lighthouse for a 14-day interdisciplinary laboratory on site-specific art in nature. The goal of the residency is to create site specific works with sustainable ideas and conscious presence in nature as a theme on all levels- with equal weight to culture and nature, environmental politics and aesthetics.

Skomvær is located just below the Arctic Circle, in Nordland county, Norway. It has a rich and varied history, including evidence of a large Iron Age settlement, extensive maritime activity (including shipbuilding and fishing), and a culture of sustainability through environmental stewardship and subsistence agriculture. 

I have been accepted to this residency, and although I am receiving a scholarship from the organization, I still have to cover a large portion of my travel expenses. Any and all contributions you can make will be incredibly helpful!