Seljavegur - is situated in the western part of Reykjavík city center in one of SÍM's most popular local artist`s studio spaces. In 2019 the residency apartment was moved to the second floor of the building for practical reasons; however, the magnificent view over the ocean towards Snæfellsjökull (Snaefellsnes Glacier) can still be enjoyed. 

Seljavegur 32 is a 10-minute walk from the old city center of Reykjavík. Close by are libraries, museums, galleries, bus stops, supermarkets, hardware stores, swimming pools, cinemas, the University of Iceland, restaurants, etc. 

The Residency apartment comprises 9 private single bedrooms/studios, one private single bedroom with separate individual studios, and one double bedroom/studio. The central residency location allows artists easy access to libraries, museums, and galleries. It is a perfect residency location for research-based art projects.  Every month Seljavegur residency can host up to 11 artists, which makes the shared space active, alive, and vibrant. Perfectly suitable for shorter research-based residencies.

The residency apartment consists of:

-9 private single bedrooms/studios

-one private bedroom (No. 10) with separated individual studio nr. 214

-one double bedroom/studio (No. 11).

Each bedroom has a work desk, pinboard, single bed, two chairs, chest of drawers, wardrobe, and mirror.

The residency apartment is on the second floor, accessible only by the staircase.

All rooms are connected by the central corridor, which leads to a large shared kitchen and living room. In the apartment are shared showers and toilets.

The living area includes a living room with TV and sofa, a fully equipped kitchen, communal bathroom and shower facilities, washing machine, hair dryer and iron. Included in the residency fee are sheets, towels, all detergents, water, electricity, heating, and internet access for laptops. Free parking is available.

On the ground floor, there is an open Project Space that can be used for extended art projects.

More than that, artists can use our partner's workshops to meet their working environment needs.

All the bookings and fees need to be made directly with workshop curators. https://www.sim-residency.info/workshops

From Keflavik airport to residency apartment:

1 - you can pre-book flybys ticket online direction from Keflavik airport to BSÍ to Grandi by Center hotels. From the hotel, it will take you 3min walk up the street to Seljavegur 32.

Flybuses will be waiting outside accordingly to each flight arrival time.

2 - you can rent a carr from the flybus partnerships for one day - https://www.re.is/tour/airport-transfer-by-rental-car/

3 – If you wish to take a cab http://www.hreyfill.is/, please send an email, to a taxi company, with a:

• your full name

• flight number

• address that you are going to

• phone number

• The letter mentions that you wish to book a direct shuttle taxi from the airport to your location at a fixed price.

Address:

Seljavegur 32, 101, Reykjavik

https://www.sim-residency.info/seljavegur

The residency apartment is on the second floor; therefore, the only way to access the apartment is by using a central staircase.

Due to limited accessibility, we apologize to all artists with a disability or artists having temporary injuries that might cause difficulties in moving. Those artists, unfortunately, can´t be accepted for the residency program due to not safe environment.

SÍM is a non-profit artist organization without the government's financial support to run the residency program. The residency fee that artists pay covers basic needs to sustain the residency facilities and support the residency program. Therefore, we keep only necessary services to keep the residency fee as low as possible.

Seljavegur Residency:

For the period January – June 2025

Room 1 -12 sqm / 98.000 (Single Bedroom/Studio)

Room 2 - 10 sqm / 90.000 ISK (Single Bedroom/Studio)

Room 3 - 10 sqm / 90.000 ISK (Single Bedroom/Studio)

Room 4 - 17 sqm / 120.000 ISK (Single Bedroom/Studio)

Room 5 - 17 sqm / 120.000 ISK (Single Bedroom/Studio)

Room 6 - 17 sqm / 120.000 ISK (Single Bedroom/Studio)

Room 7 - 17 sqm / 120.000 ISK (Single Bedroom/Studio)

Room 8 - 17 sqm / 120.000 ISK (Single Bedroom/Studio)

Room 9 - 10 sqm / 90.000 ISK Single Bedroom/Studio)

Room 10 - 10 sqm / 130.000 ISK (Single Bedroom/Studio) + Studio 18 sqm

Room 11 = 30 sqm / 135.000 ISK (Double Bedroom/Studio, possible for two persons the room fee is fixed - 180.000 ISK for an individual or a pair)

The residency fee is divided into installments as follows:

1st Installment:

• Confirmation Fee: 20,000 ISK (non-refundable).

• This fee must be paid immediately after receiving the letter of confirmation and signing the agreement between SÍM Residency and the artist.

• The confirmation fee secures the residency period and location and is deducted from the total monthly residency fee.

2nd Installment:

• The remaining balance of the residency fee (based on the confirmed bedroom/studio fee) is payable upon arrival at the residency program.

• Payment can be made during the first week at the SÍM office using a debit or credit card.

Residency Fee Includes:

· Administration, and event organization.

· SÍM membership card.

· Wi-Fi in all residency apartments and studios.

· Parking at both residency locations.

· A set of towels and bedding.

· Communal kitchen utensils and equipment.

· Cleaning equipment and supplies.

· Iron and ironing board.

· Washing machine and blow dryer.

· Recycling.

· Basic tools at the project spaces

Not Included in the Residency Fee:

· Food.

· Work materials or supplies.

· Insurance.

· Travel expenses or travel costs.

· Other living costs.

· Workshop fees.

Payment Methods:

· An invoice will be issued after signing the residency agreement. Artists will receive an online payment link (“pay-by-link”) to pay the confirmation fee with a debit or credit card.

· For grants or specific requests, the fee can be transferred via bank transfer upon prior arrangement.

All residency fees are set in ISK (Icelandic króna). SÍM Residency is not responsible for any additional service charges added by international banks or credit card companies. These charges must be covered by the artist.

Additional Information:

Official Invitation Letter:

· Issued only after the confirmation fee (1st installment) is received.

Extended Residencies:

· For residencies longer than one month, the fee for subsequent months can be paid separately at the SÍM office using a debit or credit card.

Residency Fee Purpose:

· The fee covers the costs of running the program. It does not constitute rent, and the artist does not gain the legal status of a tenant.

The first installment of the residency fee, 20.000 ISK, is nonrefundable in terms of cancellations. However, if artists have to cancel the residency for some reason, they are welcome to change the residency dates and keep the deposit for a new confirmed residency period. A letter of rescheduling should be sent no later than six weeks before the scheduled residency. If the letter is presented after six weeks before the residency starts, the ability to reschedule the residency will not be applied.

· Residency can be scheduled within 5 months from the granted residency.

· SÍM Residency cannot guarantee the same studios or fees in cases of rescheduling the residencies.

*The option of rescheduling residency, if applied at Seljavegur, will not be confirmed as the residency apartment will be closed entirely from the 1st of July 2025.

SIM Residency does not require artists to pay a safety deposit.

However, on arrival, artist‘s are required to sign a Deposit Agreement between SÍM and the artist.

The Deposit Agreement requires artist‘s provide their credit card details as an insurance against loss of keys (35,00 EUR), guest cards (15,00 EUR) or in the case of a cleaning fee (80,00 EUR). SÍM maintains the right to apply extra charges to the artist if he/she or his/her guest/visitor violates SIM Residency rules or damages property, the household, or equipment. Charges will be applied accordingly for the cost of repairs or services required.

Credit cards will never be charged if the artist does not lose keys, guest cards, and leaves the residency apartment clean after their stay.

The Deposit Agreement will be cancelled, and the document destroyed one week after an artists departure, once an inspection of the room/studio has been undertaken.

Artists are responsible for their travel insurance, including health insurance required by their country of residence.

Upon arrival, artists will be requested to sign the Liability and Assumption of Risk release document.

Upon arrival, artists receive an individual set of keys. Keys are for the main doors of the residency building, and for each artist’s room/studio.

Artists are responsible for their belongings and should keep their room locked at all times.

SIM Residency does not take responsibility for an individual artist‘s belongings in case of theft, fire, water damage, flood, or other accidents.

In extreme emergency situations artists should call 112 to seek help. In other cases, if the matter is not urgent or life threatening, contact the SIM Residency management.

Both SIM Residency apartments have licences from the Icelandic fire department, which adhere to safety regulations including the installation of smoke detectors in each room/studio and communal areas, as well as first aid equipment.

Artists are not allowed to host any guests at the residency apartment.

While staying in the residency, SÍM Residency artists receive a discount of 20% at SÍM Guesthouse for visiting guests or if artists wish to stay in Reykjavík before/after the residency program. Selected artists will receive a coupon code for a discount via email.

Children under 14 years cannot stay in the guesthouse.

The guests can stay for a maximum of two weeks.

- SÍM Residency is open, respectful, and gathering artists from all around the world. Any actions that make the atmosphere intimidating, threatening, or hostile to other individuals are considered severe offenses. Abusive or harassing behavior, verbal or physical, that disrespects personal characteristics or beliefs such as sex, sexual orientation, race, national origin, religion, and disability is subject to disciplinary sanctions, including immediate eviction from the Residency program.

-Artists must keep their bedrooms/studios and shared facilities clean and are expected to leave the apartment in good condition. A deposit agreement is made between SÍM and artists on arrival.

-Residency activities like Artist talk and Open studios/Project presentation is optional. However, we expect all artists to participate in all events. Mandatory participation is for a privet Introduction meeting at the beginning of each month and a group cleaning at the end of each month.