Solastalgia (/ˌsɒləˈstældʒə/) is a form of emotional or existential distress caused by negatively perceived environmental change. A distinction can be made between solastalgia as the lived experience of negatively perceived change in the present, and eco-anxiety linked to...
The 6th of December opens Exhibition Seven at Deiglan, Kaupvangstræti 23, Akureyri. Exhibiting artists are students aged 6–16 that were doing a 12 week course at Samlagið Creative Workshop, that emphasizes drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking. Opening hours:...
Exhibition by Anna Rudnicka Ostrowska 29.11.- 30.11.
Opening: 21 November, 17:00–19:00Exhibition hours: 22–23 November, 13:00–17:00 Singer Jung is an artist from Seoul, South Korea. She studied painting and video art at Ewha Women’s University and holds an MSc in Digital Media from the University of...
This the event to showcase your creativity and spread the holiday cheer! We are excited to announce an open call for the upcoming Christmas Market in Deiglan, Akureyri, and we welcome you to be a part of this...
Artist in residence in November 2025 Singer Jung is an artist from Seoul, South Korea. She studied painting and video art at EwhaWoman’s University in Seoul and holds an MSc in Digital Media from the University ofEdinburgh. Currently,...
Exhibition by Pierre Leichner Canadian artist Pierre Leichner, currently an artist in residence in Deiglan, will present his exhibition We Are Nature at Deiglan Gallery from 24–26 October. The exhibition will be open to visitors on Friday from...
Artist in residence for the month of October 2025 While we live in a period of unprecedented wealth, poverty and hunger persist. We areincreasingly aware of our environment, but we continue to damage it. Despite significantadvances in our...
About the event: Populus Tremula and the Gil Society are hosting an evening show in Deiglan on the 11th of October, and the fun starts at 9pm. The renowned Populus Tremula House Band will be performing songs by...
Joris Rademaker opens his exihibition, ‘One Tree, Many Dimensions, on Friday the 3rd ofOctober in Deiglan. The opening starts 5PM and is open until 8PM. This is the third exhibition in a series, where the many different aspects...
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.