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Episode 3 of NAARCA Testing Grounds podcast is out: Skaftfell Art Center

Episode 3 of NAARCA Testing Grounds podcast is out: Skaftfell Art Center

Episode 3: Skaftfell Art Center – The Tensions of Environmental and Cultural Sustainability for Artists and Institutions LINK HERE How can arts institutions and artists be more sustainable – in terms of their impact not only on the environment, but also on local communities? Skaftfell Art Center is NAARCA’s Icelandic partner. It’s based in Seyðisfjörður, a small but vibrant town in Eastern Iceland, surrounded by mountains and sea. Seyðisfjörður’s unique location and atmosphere has long attracted artists from all over the world. That location also makes it vulnerable to avalanches, mudslides and landslides – and in a changing climate, those […]

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News: Skaftfell Bistró

News: Skaftfell Bistró

Skaftfell Art Gallery announces a new partnership for the management of Skaftfell Bistró, looking ahead to a grand reopening of the restaurant in early May. The new restaurant managers–Eva Jazmin, Sesselja Hlín, Garðar Bachmann, Hjörvar, and Sóley Guðrún– together offer many years of professional experience in culinary art and hospitality management. Under the direction of executive chef Garðar Bachmann, the Skaftfell Bistró will feature a visionary menu combining traditional Icelandic fare with an innovative twist.   In keeping with Skaftfell´s principles of sustainability and respect for the natural environment, the restaurant menu will focus on locally-sourced fresh ingredients, including fish, meat, […]

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