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Inspired by the age-old tradition of familiar salt production in the south of Portugal and fueled by the boundless possibilities of new media art, they have forged a unique space where these two divergent worlds come together. Since their roots run deep in the tradition of the sea and salt, the residency is a tribute to the legacy that has shaped generations and community. The timeless art of harvesting salt from the earth, guided by ancestral knowledge and the rhythm of nature, forms the bedrock of our inspiration. The unique partnership with Artemis Gallery, a Portuguese commercial gallery focused on new media art, infuses innovation and modernity into our creative endeavors. The past and future can coexist, enhancing the other in a powerful fusion of creativity. SALT Residency wants to be a Hub for artists from diverse backgrounds in which they can learn, explore, experiment, and express. Here, you will find a melting pot of ideas, a crossroads of cultures, and a crucible of innovation. Program Highlights: The access to studios and facilities is designed to accommodate the different art disciplines' diverse needs. Mentorship and guidance from accomplished artists, curators, and industry professionals. Formative/educational component focused on the art market. Engaging workshops, artist talks, and panel discussions to broaden artistic perspectives. Opportunities for collaboration with local artists and engagement with the community. Open studio events to showcase the residents' works to a diverse audience. Networking sessions and connections to galleries, institutions, and potential patrons. The final exhibition will be provided for Artemis Gallery Lisbon. Educational Content Program The program will empower emerging and established artists with the knowledge and tools to thrive in the ever-evolving art market matters. This program will be led by the Artemis gallery owner and supported by the participation of guest artists and/or curators, and/or patrons who can share their knowledge, path, and experience. Module 1 - History of the Art Market (context - origins to contemporary trends) Module 2 - Definition of the Primary and the Secondary Markets (how this dynamic can impact the artist's career) Module 3 - Valuing Art (how to assess and determine the value of your art - pricing and negotiation) Module 4 - Art Finance (some financial aspects of the art world) Module 5 - Value Regulation (some mechanisms that regulate art values) Module 6 - Online Market, Art Fairs, and New Technologies in Art
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From article in Dawn : " Avant Garde & Kitsch (with the acronym A & K), was launched with an exhibition titled “The Hatchery” (2015), a name inspired by the idea of serving as “a springboard for emerging Pakistani artists”, in addition to providing selected young artists the opportunity to work together and also interact with established art practitioners and academics. This concept of a ‘residency’, whereby artists are provided with a space to live in and work with other artists, is the main thrust of A&K and is likely to continue in the future as well. " The aim of Avant-Garde & Kitsch is To promote emerging artists and those within 10 years of practice. The residency programme the Hatchery, as the name suggests, is meant to be a platform to project emerging and young artists onto the mainstream arts scene. The Residency provides residence and food at an urban location away from the distractions of big cities. General ameneties are provided.
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The program meis initiated and funded by the Culture Department of the Municipality of the second biggest city in Bulgaria – Plovdiv. The residency program aims at the production of new artistic works in public space, following artists’ interactions with the city and inspired by its distinctive character. The city of Plovdiv – with its eclectic mix of ancient and medieval history, socialist heritage, and modern reality, the experience it carries of a European Capital of Culture in 2019, home to a variety of ethnic and religious groups, and an urban-nature-scape that follows a charming river and a few hills – is the central thematic focus of the programme. Programme goals: To realize innovative ideas in the scope of the contemporary art and culture trends and in direct interaction with the givens of the local context and with the local communities; To help renew the perception of the cultural identity of Plovdiv by creating iconic works; To generate events and manifestations that help to develop audiences, attract tourists to the city, as well as for development, education and integration of different communities through the means of culture; To provide opportunities for artistic exchange and partnerships with local organizations and institutions. The programme offers a full scholarship, covering living expenses and production costs, as well as providing living & working space in a shared residential house – the Nishaniyan House. Programme curator since 2022 is Svetlana Kuyumdzhieva – an art historian, critic, and curator with 20 years of experience in private and public cultural institutions in Bulgaria. Programme coordinator for CONTEXT AiR is Vanya Grozdanova – an art manager and curator experienced within the diverse local independent scene.
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Fusion Art Gallery is a not-for-profit organisation and an independent gallery focused on creation, presentation, and documentation of contemporary art in all its forms. Part of their program consists of international artist residencies aimed at promoting intercultural dialogue and artist mobility. The call is open to visual artists, writers, and performers who are interested in studying, analyzing, and researching the topic "FREE WILL" with the goal of producing a body of work. The subject will be developed as a sort of "extended symposium" related to the area of interest of each artist. Their goal is to create an environment that fosters a free exchange of ideas and a productive and flexible debate. The artists will have the opportunity to work either in groups (processing ideas and organizing events with a shared schedule) or individually (without constraints in accordance with the tools of her/his practice).
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The Gallery in The Garden hosts symposiums, art courses and has an interesting collection of pictures and sculptures. Gallery space for exhibits and events, networking possibilities could help participants enter the cultural and social scenes of the city. Trips organized to places of interest – history, culture, wine... in the region and the country. The apartments are located close to the city centre of Plovdiv, where there is a strong cultural infrastructure - among them two art gymnasiums, art Academy, a large number of galleries... The 3000 squared meter garden offers plenty of opportunities to escape from the pressures of daily life. Gallery in The Garden offers residencies to artists from all disciplines - visual arts, sculpture, new media and performing arts, architecture, textile, music, literature, to art historians and working in educational programs, social workers or researchers, or anyone who wishes to enjoy Plovdiv. It accepts applications from individuals and small collaborative groups, both established and young artists at the beginning of their careers.
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AIR_MCUBE International Artists Residency Program, hosted by Gallery Mcube in Lalitpur, is one of Nepal’s most pioneering and exceptional artist residencies. Established in 2011, this non-profit initiative has become a creative haven for artists from around the world, giving them the opportunity to explore, experiment, and immerse themselves in Nepal’s dynamic cultural scene. Open to visual artists, writers, photographers, media artists, sound artists, composers, and multidisciplinary practitioners, AIR_MCUBE fosters an environment where creativity is nurtured and dialogue is encouraged. Residents are supported not only in developing their own artistic practices but also in exchanging ideas, collaborating across disciplines, and immersing themselves in the vibrant local context. Through presentations, interaction sessions, and critical feedback forums, participants gain valuable perspectives from peers, professionals, and the Nepali art community. More than just a residency, AIR_MCUBE is a transformative journey—one that rewards artists with new insights, cross-cultural connections, and an expanded creative vision. AIR_MCUBE International Artists Residency Program offers flexible stays ranging from one to three months, giving artists the freedom to choose a period that best suits their creative journey. Applications are open throughout the year in four cycles: January – March April – June July – September October – December
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The Garage Gallery project is an independent space designed for the presentation of contemporary art. The project creates a background for contemporary communication between creators and the public and supports various forms of approaches and expressions. The complex consists of gallery spaces, studios represented by contemporary artists and residential studios, established as part of regular residential internships. The 2023 call is for a residency that will run from the 1st of July till September 15th, 2023. Divided into a two-month-long residency and two weeks of installation and preparation for the upcoming exhibition which will take place in the gallery starting in mid-September 2023.
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The FIELD KITCHEN ACADEMY is an interdisciplinary educational residency programme that gathers artists/ creative minds, a resident chef and prominent experts from different fields together around a kitchen table through mind-opening acts and actions. Ten residents will be selected to join the upcoming FIELD KITCHEN ACADEMY between 31 July - 24 August September 2022. Curated by Ece Pazarbasi, the third edition of the Field Kitchen Academy will be realised under the title of Voice as Object, Object (H)as Voice. During 3,5 weeks, the Field Kitchen Academy will host public events (the Field), closed working sessions (the Kitchen) and conceptual cooking actions in Wüsten-Buchholz, Perleberg; app. 1,5 hrs away from Berlin. With three modules, the residents will have the opportunity of pursuing processes of experimentation, discussion, trial and error, progression of knowledge, know-how and creativity together with Sam Auinger, Graham Harman, Saadet Türköz, Hans Rosenström, Martin Riches, Zeynep Bulut, Brandon LaBelle, Ji Woo & Sun Woo (Zen Masters) and guest ventriloquist during the first 3 weeks. The last half week will be the ‘simmering’ period where the residents are expected to do NOTHING.
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Herrera is a dynamic contemporary art gallery and independent cultural engine based in the Sant Andreu district, located just 15 minutes from Barcelona’s city center. The space is dedicated to the promotion of interdisciplinary practices, serving as a vital link between creative experimentation and the public. They pride themselves on being an inclusive platform that welcomes creators at every stage of their career—from emerging young talent bringing fresh perspectives to senior artists with established practices. The organization is built on the belief that artistic growth happens through the intersection of different generations and backgrounds. By being strategically connected to the heart of the city while maintaining the authentic energy of a local neighborhood, Herrera facilitates a continuous dialogue between diverse artistic languages. They are committed to nurturing a diverse community of makers, ensuring that our gallery remains a space for bold ideas, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the professional development of artists within the international contemporary scene. Herrera is an artist-run space in Barcelona offering flexible, year-round residencies tailored to each artist's specific needs. Their mission is to provide an accessible and authentic environment for research, production, and meaningful creative exchange between local and international creators. They welcome artists, creators, designers, curators, writers, etc at any stage of their career, from emerging voices to established practitioners. Located in a lively, traditional neighborhood just 15 minutes from Barcelona’s city center, Herrera combines the privacy of a dedicated studio with the energy of a creative hub, fostering transformative artistic processes and genuine connections. They bridge the gap between creation and exhibition, providing a platform where research, production, and public presentation coexist. Artists are encouraged to experiment without the immediate pressure of a commercial output; however, most residencies culminate in a public showcase or an open studio event to share the results with the community.
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Established in 2004, INSTINC is an artist-run institution that promotes a new language of art to realize a wide array of art forms, including but not limited to installation, performance and video art. In 2009, INSTINC launched its own Artist-in-Residency programme to provide a unique framework for young artists with limited experience to bypass large-scale institutional residences and take on a space where they are able to engage in various experiments and cultivate professional and personal connections. Our artist residents are welcomed to our building's facilities, including the gym, pool, and jacuzzi. In addition, we also commit to assisting our artists with media campaign and exhibition setup, using our existing connections to the Singaporean art world. Artists can choose to stay between 1 and 3 months at a reasonable rate. If you are interested in learning more about INSTINC and the programme, please email ENQUIRIES@INSTINC.COM or check out our website WWW.INSTINC.COM
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The Artists in Residence program is an effort by the Kriti Gallery to provide a space for artists to interact with each other, Kriti Gallery and the city of Banaras. The residency has 5 apartments, each with its own studio, shared open air courtyard space and a common dinning space. Kriti works actively with local educational institutions e.g. Banaras Hindu University and schools, e.g. for workshops, art talks and gallery/artist visit. Kriti collaborates with other artist projects in other Indian cities e.g. miniature painting workshops in Udaipur, photo shootings in Mumbai or Calcutta etc..
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Oharano Studio is an artist-run studio and residency space located in Oharano, a rural area in southwest Kyoto. The studio operates at the intersection of contemporary artistic practice, everyday rural life, and long-standing local traditions. Oharano Studio has hosted and supported a wide range of practices, including performance art, sound and music art, sculpture, and site-responsive work. Activities often extend beyond the studio itself, through collaborations with nearby Buddhist temples, local farmers, artists, and independent studios. These relationships are not symbolic partnerships, but part of daily life in the area, shaped by trust, repetition, and shared time rather than formal programming. This is not a cultural showcase or a guided experience of the city’s tourist routes. Instead, the residency offers artists a chance to encounter Japan through lived rhythms: farming schedules, temple calendars, seasonal labor, weather, silence, and conversation. Art here is not separated from life, but rather happens alongside it. For international artists, Oharano Studio provides access to a Japan that is rarely visible online, one where contemporary art coexists naturally with spiritual practices, agricultural work, and small-scale local economies. The countryside setting is not treated as an aesthetic backdrop, but as an active collaborator, sometimes generous, sometimes demanding, always present. Ohara no Studio welcomes artists who are curious about place-based practice, community exchange, and slower modes of working, and who value depth of experience over visibility. The studio is especially suited to artists who see research, listening, and presence as integral parts of their practice. The residency at Ohara no Studio is a self-directed, research- and production-oriented stay designed for artists who appreciate autonomy and simplicity. Residents are invited to develop their own practice while living close to the land and the local community. There are no predetermined production requirements, allowing artists to focus on research, experimentation, or slower forms of making. At the same time, Oharano Studio actively welcomes the possibility of public moments, such as exhibitions, performances, workshops, or informal gatherings, when these align with the artist’s interests, needs, or the natural outcomes of their research. Such events are developed collaboratively and in response to the context, rather than imposed as obligations. The residency is particularly suitable for artists interested in: - Rural, ecological, and place-based practices - Process-oriented research in sound, performance, sculpture, or material work - Working in dialogue with Buddhist spaces, agriculture, and seasonal rhythms - Slow modes of making that are grounded in listening, observation, and presence - Collaborative possibilities that emerge from everyday life rather than formal programming
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Art residence of cultural centre of Palanga “Ramybe” established in the natural open country is a unique possibility to realize creative ideas of the artists from the entire world. In the premises which used to be the first cinema of the health resort there are arts studios, exhibition hall, space for demonstrating moving picture, theater today. Residence creates exclusive mood of calm and special conditions for artists willing to live and create away from the city bustle. The program of residence includes both traditional and contemporary art practices which interfacing with the cultural, political and social context foster esthetic values of society, promote human creative skills. Residing artists are encouraged to lead master classes for colleagues – local artists, seminars for art teachers, creative workshops for different social groups optional.
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Pantocrator Gallery is a space for the production, exhibition and diffusion of Contemporary Art in all its disciplines. The gallery activity is combined with a residency program, which opened summer of 2011. In many cases, the excellent work artists have produced in the residence has subsequently been institutionally recognized in their home countries. Pantocrator Gallery seeks to strengthen intercultural relations between artists of proven track record and emerging artists through its residencies programs. With its two differents residence programs, the Pantocrator space becomes in a permanent production place, opens to the public in the gallery hours, allowing the dialogue between artist and visitors in order to deepen in the understanding of the work, and facilitate their sales. Current residency programs: La Pan Stage : all year long, 2 selected artists reside at Pantocrator, working in the area of the gallery, for a period of 1-2 months for each artist. Artists can work in any medium they desire, from painting, collage, video, digital art or sculpture to the transformation of their study in an installation or operation of the area. The last week of the program, the Gallery focuses in the exhibition of the resident artist with a opening in the gallery and all the needed promotion. Summer Pan Stage : during July and August, an average of four artists are working for one or two months, generating an atmosphere of intense creativity, producing interesting synergies between artists and their different languages, creating links between them. The summer residence culminates in a final opening in which artists, friends, visitors and curious interact in the space with the art works created and in the cozy outdoor with live music or DJ's, making it a memorable event, gaining in more repercussion, year after year. "In heaven there is paradise, on earth Suzhou and Hangzhou" old chinese proverb. Suzhou: privileged enclave to find tranquility in gardens, temples and hidden spots that takes us back to other times and inspiration of ancestral Chinese culture. In addition to this great historical tradition, Suzhou currently aims to be a new international center for Arts, whose main point is to achieve the harmonical cohabitation of national and international artists. Having the same characteristics that once had the M50 (Art Center, Shanghai), but a little bit more affordable. The artist in residence will have the experience to interact with other chineses local artist that are living at the same art complex. This residence is for artists who want to have a real chinese experience in a calm place for creation and who want to come in contact with other local artist and art lovers.
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Partizán Art Studios and Gallery provides open residencies for hungarian and international artists, in PP Center Business Park, a working area, 20 minutes away from the center of Budapest. In the special atmosphere of imposingly renewed old factories, creativity can be shared and both professional and personal connections can be made by working together with other artists from different field and background. At Partizán Art Studios and Gallery residents get ateliers and rooms to live, work and exhibit in a lively, and constantly developing suburbian site of Budapest. Partizán Art Studios works in symbiosis with Artkartell online magazine and Artkartell projectspac .
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The artistic community in Pragovka began to emerge at the turn of 2010 and 2011. By then the first artists began to move in an abandoned industrial area with their studios. Soon a lively artistic community emerged organically and started to organise first exhibitions and open studios. At the end of the year 2017, several local artists founded the Pragovka for Art association, which built on the ongoing activities of the community. The main driver of the art scene in Pragovka is Pragovka Gallery, which is run by the association. In addition to an international exhibition programme, it organises a residency programme for Czech and foreign artists, an educational programme, supports the art community in Pragovka and is behind successful events such as the popular ArtFér and the summer cinema. The pilot project of international residencies at Pragovka Gallery was launched in 2021. Since then, more than a dozen artists have taken up residencies in the studios, presenting their work in exhibitions and in Pragovka's public space.
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The moving force of Ria Keburia Gallery is the strength of collaboration with artists, discovering new talents and supporting them, promoting in Georgia as well as on international stages. The residency is designated for international art students. Ria Keburia Gallery is a cultural hub for art, installation and new connections in the region, and is aimed at promoting and enhancing contemporary art, supporting the artistic development and focusing on stimulating the creative process. The Ria Keburia Artist in Residence Program provides students with an opportunity to create, while living in the Ambassadori resort, located in the historical winemaking region of Georgia – Kakheti and its picturesque village Kachreti. During the 3 weeks of the residency, the artists will have the opportunity to focus on their work, connect with other artists, to create and visit art exhibitions in Tbilisi, and interact with local art scene. Located in a calm and magical countryside, far from all urban confusion, Ria Keburia Residency with its unique and supportive environment offers creative individuals space, time and the resources to experiment. Work in progress can be displayed in the selected space, where the artists, resort guests and the local community have an opportunity to provide quick feedback on artists’ work.
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With a 19th century former natural history museum and a contemporary white cube to fuel its engine, Talbot Rice Gallery is dedicated to exploring how the University of Edinburgh can contribute to contemporary art production today and into the future. Since 2018 the Talbot Rice Residents have been a major part the Talbot Rice Gallery and Edinburgh College of Art community. Each year for five years, five new emerging artists from Scotland join the programme, which they then continue for two years, with the programme contributing richly to the ecology of Edinburgh’s visual arts context. Talbot Rice Gallery plays an active role in Edinburgh College of Art, working with students throughout the year, engaging them in the programme and curatorial vision. The annual Trading Zone exhibition hunts for distinct practices across all the schools and artforms of Edinburgh College of Art. Talbot Rice Residents provides time and support for emerging, or re-emerging, artists based in Scotland within the unique context of Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh College of Art and the University of Edinburgh. Residents receive year-round curatorial and technical support from the Talbot Rice team, as well as access to workshops, libraries and collections, and contact with the vast academic community within the University of Edinburgh. In addition to an annual Artist Fee, Residents receive an individual budget for production and travel, and meet at key points in the programme for masterclasses and workshops delivered by invited guests. The programme also includes national and international research trips and new commissioned writing. Characterised by rigorous exploration, experimentation and risk-taking, Talbot Rice Residents are encouraged to make use of the resources on offer and undertake a significant period of research, whilst also actively seeking public moments to show work (or work in progress) throughout the programme. Residents are invited to consider and use the diverse estate of the University of Edinburgh, as well as the digital world, as potential sites for outcomes and will be fully supported by Talbot Rice to promote their work. The programme culminates in 2023 with an exhibition in London. The Talbot Rice Residents programme is supported by the Freelands Foundation through the Freelands Artist Programme.
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Videotage is a non-profit interdisciplinary artists collective that focuses on the development of video and new media art in Hong Kong. One of Asia’s first media art organizations, Videotage was founded in 1986 and is funded by the government to cultivate art development and nurture artists in this swiftly evolving field of art. Since 2004, Videotage’s unique residency programme FUSE has brought together individuals and groups from the fields of art, engineering and science, with the aim to explore the synergy between divergent modes of knowledge production. Videotage encourages the realization of ideas through FUSE, which provides active production support and offers space for presentation and sharing. FUSE is also a platform for overseas artists to work with local artists, in order to facilitate exchange and develop projects in a local context.
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Yaqoot residency is a non-profit and non-political organization and holds ten rounds of residency programs every year. Artists will work in studios and workshop spaces at the Negarestan Art Centre, located in Qazvin, Iran. A really stimulating and flexible environment will be provided for artists from all around the world to have new experiences and create new works. This event is also an extraordinary chance for those group of artists who are looking for growing in recognition and selling of their most recent art works, which is of course, beside the advantage of studying on Persian art and culture, a unique opportunity to introduce themselves to the art world in international levels. The residency is all the time looking for artists from all around the world to participate in the upcoming rounds of their international artists in residency programs. They accept applications anytime of the year. As you can see in the shots provided, the residency will be in "Negarestan Art Centre", "Yaqoot Residency", and also "Bazaar Cistern". Negarestan Art Centre is the name given to the location which is converted to an opportunity for all resident artists whose works are rarely exhibited. Wanting to display their works, the organizers will prepare an exhibition in this gallery. Themes and Principles: Art exhibitions, visual arts, calligraphy works (classic and modern), statue works, painting, music, architecture, movies, photography, and theater, art training sessions (Islamic architecture & literature), conceptual and visual Arts, intercultural art exchanges, sculpture, open studios, tours; exploring historical, natural, and art sites, workshops and conferences are welcomed.