The Association of Icelandic Visual Artists (SÍM) was founded in 1982 and today serves as an interest organization with 960 members.

The members of SÍM are either individuals or representatives of professional associations of artists. SÍM serves as an umbrella organization of seven artists’ associations.

It is the largest organization of working artists in Iceland.

The goal of SÍM is to improve the salaries and conditions of artists, look out for their interests and rights. SÍM handles various projects for government agencies, appoints representatives to boards and

committees, and gives advices on a variety of issues.