VERKSMIÐJAN HJALTEYRI
Verksmiðjan á Hjalteyri founded in 2008, is an art collective that runs an active art and culture program in the old herring factory in Hjalteyri. It came to life in October 2007 with the first exhibition and official opening of the new venue taking place on August 2nd, 2008. The collective's aim was to reanimate the old and weathered factory, incorporating collaborative work with art schools, collectives or other associations, the intention being to create a platform for local and international artists, to work in a creative environment and intentionally not restore the houses from their ruins or the entropic condition.
