17/06/2026
OPEN CALL: BONFIRE Iceland Winter Retreat 2026 | Iceland 🇮🇸
BONFIRE Art Platform invites international artists, writers, performers, filmmakers, researchers, and creative practitioners to apply for its Winter Retreat 2026, a 10-day immersive experience set within Iceland’s dramatic southern landscapes.
Curated and hosted by artist duo Lemos + Lehmann, founders and directors of BONFIRE, the retreat offers a unique opportunity to step away from everyday routines, deepen your creative practice, and engage with Iceland’s extraordinary natural environment.
Location: Southern Iceland
Disciplines: Visual arts, sound, performance, writing, filmmaking, spatial practices, research, and interdisciplinary creation
Retreat Dates: November 19–28, 2026
Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
Participants receive:
• Private transportation throughout the program
• 9 nights of private-room accommodation
• Daily continental breakfast
• Guided visits to museums, geothermal spas, and cultural sites
• Unique experiences including lava tunnel explorations
• Excursions through Iceland’s natural wonders
• One-to-one mentoring sessions
• Curated artistic and reflective group activities
• Artist Talk event at LÁ Art Museum
Designed for practitioners from around the world, the retreat creates space for presence, experimentation, dialogue, and meaningful creative development within one of the world’s most inspiring landscapes.
Apply via B O N F I R E
Website: https://bonfire-air.com