Artists in residence for the month of December 2023 Xurxo Pernas Díaz is a Galician artist born in Cedeira (1992) who graduated in Fine Arts from the University of Vigo. “In my work I use film photography and...
Artists in residence for the month of November 2023 Heather Sincavage is an artist, curator, and educator. Her practice utilizes performance art where her expertise centers on building a sustainable performance practice around social justice causes. She uses her own...
Artists in residence for the month of July 2023 Natalie Goulet is a Canadian artist working within expanded realms ofphotography and image making. Of Scottish/French settler ancestry, she was raised inNorthern Ontario (Treaty 9 territory) and currently resides...
Joris Rademaker opens the exhibition The Metaphor of Trees on Friday, October 16th, from 7 PM to 9 PM at Deiglan. The exhibition runs through Sunday, October 18th, and is open daily from 2 PM to 7 PM....
On Saturday, October 3rd, an exhibition marking the birthday of Jón Viðar Valsteinsson—better known as Nonni—will open. He will be showcasing works he has painted at home over the past few years. Nonni has an intellectual disability but...
The Iceland Watercolour Festival will take place in Akureyri from September 10th to 15th. Over a hundred people are expected to visit the town for the event, arriving from both within Iceland and abroad. The festival kicks off...
Ukranian artist Anastasiia LeoNova Kramarenko opens her interactive photo exhibition “Wonderland” at Deiglan on September 4th at 5PM. We encourage everyone to come and experience this interesting concept. Opening hours below – all are welcome! About the Concept...
Events / Exhibition / News
by Gilfélagið · Published August 24, 2026 · Last modified August 25, 2026
We welcome you to the exhibition Þrykkt blæbrigði, that opens at Deiglan in Akureyri on Friday, 28th of August, from 6:00–8:00 PM. The Icelandic Printmakers Association presents a members group exhibition as a part of Akureyrarvaka 2026. Featuring...
Saturday 15th of August at 2PM opens Regína Gunnarsdóttir’s exhibition NOW. The exhibition is open Saturday and Sunday from 2PM to 5PM. All are welcome! NOW Pause Breathe Be Enjoy Play Notice what is – here and now...
Artist in Residence / Events / Exhibition
by Gilfélagið · Published August 6, 2026 · Last modified August 25, 2026
Ina Johann, our current artist in residence, will present her work and process at Deiglan Gallery on Sunday 23rd August at 1:00pm – 5:00pm! Artist talk with Q&A at 2:00pm. All welcome! Voices of Silence – The Architecture...
On August 8th, an exhibition of Elín Berglind Skúladóttir’s pottery entitled ‘Memory of Clay’ opens at 2:00 PM. The exhibition will be open both Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. “This is just clay.” I...
On July 31st, Sigríður Stefanía Stefánsdóttir’s first solo exhibition opens at Deiglan. The exhibition’s opening hours are from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Friday and from 12:00 PM -6:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, you...
Artist in Residence / Events / Exhibition
by Gilfélagið · Published July 22, 2026 · Last modified August 25, 2026
On Friday, July 24th, guest artist of the month, Heidi Jean Zenisek, will open the exhibition ‘Entanglement of Light’. The house opens at 5:00 PM, with the artist reception starting at 8:00 PM. The exhibition will then be...
The Gil Society was founded in 1991, marking the beginning of the construction of an Art Centre in Grófargil which is now the focal point of culture in Akureyri. This is where we find the Akureyri Art Museum, the Akureyri School of Art and exhibition halls of varying dimensions. This is the location of Deiglan, multiple restaurants and artists studios. The Gil Society runs an artist residency and is an organiser of art exhibitions, music and other happenings connected with the diverse and ambitious cultural life of the towns people of Akureyri.
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Gilfélag is a non-profit organization, run by volunteers.
Gilfélag members support us in holding diverse cultural events all year round.
To become a member, it is best to send an email to gilfelag@listagil.is with your name and ID number.
Interested in our residency? Please click here for more information.