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2026 Open Call: Delfina Foundation residency for Taiwanese Artists & Curators
This open call includes artists and curators, with no restriction on the theme of creative research. The foundation welcomes applications from a wide range of artistic talents and looks forward to opening a dialogue with the contemporary art community in the UK. Besides having the time and space to refine their work, the successful candidate will be presented with multiple opportunities by the Delfina Foundation, such as to meet and engage with artists, curators, academics, and researchers; to join professional development and mentoring activities; to establish collaborative exchanges between residents through informal gatherings; and guided visits to museums, galleries, non-profits, artist-run spaces, and studios.
The Delfina Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating artistic exchange and developing creative practice through residencies, partnerships, and public programming. Located in the heart of London, the Delfina Foundation has an extensive professional network in the U.K. and Europe, offering various counselling and consultation services.
The deadline for applications is February 22. For more information, please visit Delfina Foundation website (https://www.delfinafoundation.com/open-calls/current/open-call-for-taiwanese-artists-and-curators-10-43557/).
| Duration | The 12-week residency will take place from 25 June to 11 September 2026. |
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| Fields and Media | Visual Art |
| Funding | A return economy-class flight, airport transfers in the UK, a living allowance of £35 per day, a materials budget of £800, local travel pass. |
| Provided by Host | A single bedroom at Delfina Foundation - a house which hosts up to 8 residents with shared facilities, including: bathrooms, laundry rooms, a kitchen, library and dining room. |
| How to Apply | Complete and submit the application form (https://www.cognitoforms.com/DelfinaFoundation/OPENCALLRESIDENCYFORTAIWANESEARTISTSANDCURATORS). We strongly recommend you read the Guidance Notes carefully before commencing an application. |
| Expected Outcome | The selected artist in residence must submit a report to Delfina Foundation within 14 calendar days of the end of the residency. The report can be written either in Mandarin Chinese or English and should be no less than 2000 words. |