our location
BAER ART CENTER is located on a beautiful seaside horsefarm in Northwestern Iceland, approximately 400km (4 hour drive) from the capital, Reykjavik (see map).
It's setting on the east coast of Skagafjördur, a large fjord facing the Arctic Circle, is quite unique with it's access to the ocean, a freshwater lake, extensive birdlife, outdoor activities, and Icelandic horses.
The summer months at Baer offer the midnight sun and sublime light conditions during the long hours of daylight.
our focus
BAER ART CENTER hosts short residency sessions, thematic workshops and classes for deeply committed visual artists, architects and designers.
The art center’s objective is to bring together talented individuals from all over the world in order to create a dynamic visual conversation between them, share with them the natural environment and dramatic setting of Baer, and to leave a deep influence of Icelandic nature.
our people
director:
Steinunn Jónsdóttir
Steinunn holds a BFA Degree in Interior Design from NESA&D, Boston, a Post-Baccalaureate Degree in Fine Arts from SMFA, Boston, and a MBA Degree from Reykjavik University. She has worked as an interior designer for twenty years, mostly as a project manager. Steinunn has also been involved in various business related projects and investments in her country over the past years.
application jury:
is selected as needed, consisting of two outside jurors and the director.
seasonal staff:
is employed for the summer residency sessions.