Congratulations to Margit Elmelund, who receives the Viggo Forting travel grant 2026. Steffan Herrik and Kirsten M. Hesselager awarded the grant. the 12th of May. Viggo Forting was for many years a central figure in Fyns Grafiske Værksted – the "spirit" of the place, always helpful and a lasting driving force for the workshop. Margit Elmelund shares many of the same qualities and has also demonstrated significant artistic work. Therefore, she is a worthy recipient of the grant.
Steffan Herrik og Kirsten M. Hesselager har uddelt legatet. Viggo Forting var i mange år en central skikkelse i Fyns Grafiske Værksted – stedet “ånd”, altid hjælpsom og en varig drivkraft for værkstedet. Margit Elmelund deler mange af de samme egenskaber og har desuden udvist et betydeligt kunstnerisk virke. Derfor er hun en værdig modtager af legatet.