Ós Textile Residency is named for its location on the banks of river Blanda, overlooking the North Atlantic Ocean; "Ós" = Icelandic for estuary. Ós fosters creativity, experimentation, and reflection for artists and scholars in textiles. We accept applications year-round from emerging to senior-level creatives, with residencies available all year (except December).
Located in the historic Kvennaskólinn, a former women's college in Blönduós, Ós hosts up to 14 residents for 1–3 months. Each artist gets a private room with a desk and view, shared studio access, and Wi-Fi. Digital machines and tools are available in our TextileLab (not included in the fee), and private housing next door accommodates up to three and four, respectively. Residents can explore diverse textile methods such as weaving, tufting, digital weaving, embroidery, knitting, felting, and more. Nearby amenities include a textile museum, gym, sauna, and outdoor pool.
Since 2013, Ós has welcomed international artists and scholars. Open houses or exhibitions can be arranged by residents, and participants since 2017 are featured in the Ós Residency Catalog.
More detailed information on the day to day life at the residency, Blönduós, getting here, etc. is provided in our residency Book of Answers.
Email: residency@textilecenter.is