
Contemporary Performing Arts Research Residency
Singapore / SingaporeDeadline 2025.06.22
Photo Credit:Ze Wei
"Lize Puppet Art Colony" is a creative platform dedicated to the development of puppetry. Since 2017, the colony has been promoting the "Artist-in-Residence Program" aimed at providing artists with comprehensive creative spaces and interactive platforms for exchange. Each year, the program invites artists from both domestic and international backgrounds to come to the Lize settlement, stimulating imagination and creativity through experiencing the ambience of community life. The program has facilitated artists in presenting new works and engaging in interactive exchanges, achieving remarkable results with enthusiastic responses. The Lize Puppet Arts Colony is thrilled to announce the theme for the Artist in Residence program in 2026 - “Animate / Inanimate”. We invite artists to explore the delicate tension between what is animate and inanimate, alive and inert, human and nonhuman, real and imagined. Submission Period ▋ From now until 23:59 (GMT+8) on August 31, 2025. Prospectus ▋ https://reurl.cc/j9zkDn Application ▋ https://forms.gle/ZsYD2tK73wA79GEr7
Taiwan / Yilan CountyThis is the first-ever English-language residency program dedicated to the art of Hyogu, with a focus on the mounting techniques of kakejiku (hanging scrolls). The program provides international artists the opportunity to acquire the basic knowledge in Hyogu (the traditional Japanese art of paper mounting), and the foundational techniques to mount kakejiku (hanging scrolls) through lectures, workshops, demonstrations, and actual mounting practices. Artists will learn mounting techniques from the master mounters at SEIKADOU Co., Ltd., a century-old studio based in Osaka, and attend a special lecture by Bunkazaihozon Co., Ltd., one of the few studios in Japan certified to restore National Treasures. Each artists will receive a set of professional mounting tools selected by artisans, as well as an English-language mounting handbook designed exclusively for this program—for use both during and after the residency. Each artist is expected to complete the mounting of two kakejiku artworks during the 4-week program, and to apply the techniques learned in their continued practice.
Japan / Nara CityTarget Audience • Artists, ceramicists, potters, craftspeople, conservators, and researchers who are interested in learning traditional urushi-based Kintsugi • Individuals interested in sustainable practices, conservation, Japanese art, and traditional crafts • No prior experience with Kintsugi or urushi required ⸻ Program Highlights This is a 4-week English-taught intensive program designed for those seeking to build a strong foundation in traditional Kintsugi – the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramic with urushi lacquer and gold. The program is led by Clementine Nuttall, a British artist and conservator with over a decade of experience in Kintsugi and urushi lacquer. Artists will explore the artistry, culture, and philosophy of Kintsugi while gaining practical skills in Kintsugi ceramic repair and traditional tool-making. Each artist will receive a valuable set of artisan-grade Kintsugi kit containing genuine gold, and an English-language Kintsugi Handbook for use during and after the residency to support their continued practice. The program aims to empower artists to integrate kintsugi techniques into their future works and personal projects. ⸻ Disciplines Kintsugi, Ceramic Repair, Pottery, Urushi Lacquer, Lacquer Art, Traditional Craft, Japanese Craft, Craft, Traditional Techniques, Sustainable Art, Natural Materials, Conservation
Japan / Nara CityArtist-in-Residence (AIR) Taipei is operated by the Taipei∣Treasure Hill Artist Village. The program aligns with international artist-in-residence sites, provides artists from both Taiwan and abroad with residence opportunities and forms an open platform that also acts as a web of solid, international connections, drawing in diverse communities in various disciplines to exchange and broaden each other’s perspectives. How to Apply: (1)Applications are only accepted online. Applicants should visit the 2026 AIR OPEN CALL website to fill out the application form and complete the online application before 11:59:59 AM Taipei time on Monday, June 30, 2025 (the system will close at 12:00:00 PM on the same day). Failure to complete the online application by the specified deadline will be considered overdue and will not be processed. (2)Applicants can only choose one type of residency to apply for; multiple applications are not permitted. (3)For the “International Residency,” applicants must provide a resume and residency plan in either English or Chinese. Applicants for the “Domestic Residency” only need to provide a resume and residency plan in Chinese. Group applicants should apply under the group’s name and upload one document (a PDF file of no more than 6 pages) that includes the names (the primary and secondary representatives of the group must be explicitly indicated), resumes, nationalities, and collaboration or exhibition experience of each member to the application form. (4)The “Overseas Residency Visit” only accepts individual applications. Applicants must provide resumes and residency plans in both English and Chinese, along with application materials. Failure to provide complete information in both languages will be considered incomplete. Applicants must choose one international residency institution to apply to, as outlined in Appendix A, without submitting multiple applications. For more information, please visit the AIR Taipei website (https://air-artistvillage.org.tw/) to download the regulation and find more about the online application procedure.
Taiwan / TaipeiSince 2021, TaiPing Art Hub (hereafter referred to as “the Organizer”) has been based in the Tsan-Zi-Liao community in Keelung City, Taiwan, and has continuously engaged with issues of community co-creation and environmental sustainability. Keelung was one of the first locations to bring Taiwan onto the international stage nearly 400 years ago. The Town of Taiping (Tsan-Zi-Liao) community, where we are based, is located on the western hillside of Keelung Harbor. Tsan Zi Liao (tsan-á liâu) is a harbor-adjacent settlement and one of Keelung’s earliest developed areas. The term " Tsan-Zi (tsan-á)" comes from the Taiwanese Hokkien word for "fishing net," referencing the fishermen who once lived here and hung their nets to dry, giving the area its name. As time passed and harbor construction progressed, Tsan Zi Liao came to serve as a safe harbor for hardworking dock laborers who settled in Keelung. The community’s architecture and residents, shaped by the terrain and proximity to the sea, have together embodied a rich local maritime memory. In 2025, TaiPing Art Hub is launching its Open Call for Arts Residency under the theme “Maritime Memories.” We invite artists to reside in the community, explore its unique characteristics and historical narratives, and engage with residents through artistic creation. Artists will co-create a new chapter of maritime memories for the Town of Taiping (Tsan Zi Liao) community. The outcomes of the residency may also be developed into exhibitions or products themed around local culture. Through this process, artists will contribute both to community revitalization and the creation of site-specific cultural memory. For more information for Open Call , please refer to the application content.
Taiwan / KeelungThe Ciaotou Sugar Refinery marks a pivotal beginning in Kaohsiung’s journey of industrial modernization. To ensure this historic site is never forgotten, countless individuals have tirelessly pieced together the traces and untold stories left behind by time. In 2025, we embrace the theme "Origins" — welcoming artists to explore works still in their experimental and evolving stages. Art is not about reaching a final conclusion; it is about capturing the echoes of society’s living pulse. At the Ciaotou Sugar Refinery, let us return to where it all begins — or boldly carve out a brand new starting point.
Taiwan / KaohsiungTokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS), operated by a division of The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, offers artist-in-residence programs for international creators working in various creative fields to stay, engage in creation, and conduct research activities in Tokyo. TOKAS is pleased to announce the open call for creators participating in TOKAS Residency Programs 2026. “International Creator Residency Program” aims to invite distinguished and highly motivated creators in the fields of visual art, film, design, and architecture from all over the world and offer them with opportunities to work in Tokyo. We provide financial support to allow creators to develop and present new works and ideas. The result of the residency will be presented at the OPEN STUDIO and/or the Result Presentation at TOKAS Hongo, our gallery space. “Curator Residency Program” aims to invite distinguished and highly motivated curators in the field of curation, art criticism, and cultural research from all over the world and offer them with opportunities to conduct research in Tokyo. We provide support to allow curators to develop and present their research and ideas. Selected curators are required to give mentoring sessions to local emerging creators, and deliver a public talk. “Research Residency Program” gives opportunities to conduct research on arts and culture in the city of Tokyo, targeting both international and local creators in the field of visual art, film, design, architecture, music, sound art, performing art and curation. Please find more details from the attached file and from our website: https://www.tokyoartsandspace.jp/en/application/index.html The deadline for application is on Wednesday, 25th June 2025, 6:00 PM (JST).
Japan / TokyoThe SHORTSTAY Program welcomes any artist to freely use the residence for up to 3 weeks in principle. In exchange for “One Stay,” we ask that each artist in the program present “One Art,” which could be any public work/event – ranging from an exhibition to a live performance – for the residents of Matsudo. The intention behind this program is to foster a give-and-take relationship between traveling artists and the city of Matsudo. We offer emerging artists the ability to gather public exposure for their work and free opportunities for local residents to experience diverse artistic expressions. We accept applications year round.
Japan / Matsudo-cityTo promote cultural and artistic exchange between Taiwan and the international community, and to enable more local and international artists to experience life and art in Taipei, the Willy Ooka Culture and Arts Foundation and Dagang International Artist Village have jointly established a tranquil and comfortable artist residency. This residency encourages artists to express their unique perspectives on Taiwan’s arts and culture through diverse and unrestricted forms of artistic creation. The program aims to enrich the diversity, inclusiveness, and internationalization of Taiwan’s art scene. Located near the renowned Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf, Shalun Beach, and National Taiwan Ocean University, the residency offers fresh air, beautiful scenery, rich cultural atmosphere, and convenient transportation to various well-known destinations in Tamsui, such as Bali Left Bank, Shanzhi, Baisha Bay, Jinshan, and Yangmingshan. With both lush mountain views and romantic coastal landscapes, it provides an ideal setting for artists to focus on their creative work. Applications are now open for both domestic and international artists. Residency programs are available for a minimum of one month, and up to three or six months.
Taiwan / New Taipei CityZhengbin Harbour Museum Of Art, initiated and curated by Zhengbin Art Studio at Keelung Zhengbin Fishing Port since 2021. Beyond our engaging and thought-provoking annual exhibitions, we have taken a step further by establishing “Space Moor” as a physical base. We envision “Space Moor” not only acting as the headquarters of creativity, dedicated to showcasing the vibrant city of Keelung, but also serving as a permanent exhibition space and a beacon for young artists and creators to settle in through our open calls or direct invitations. Our open calls span Exhibition and Sales, Arts Residency, inviting a continual exploration, creation, and breakthrough. Welcome to the very first experimental art space in Keelung! For our open call, we are especially encouraging proposals that seek to connect with the essence of Keelung’s Harbour culture. We are open to a diverse range of fields, theme, and mediums, inviting talents from artistic creation, cultural promotion, social design, to creative industries to join us. Anticipating collaborations that foster encounters, interaction, and exchanges with both Zhengbin Art Studio and the city of Keelung itself at Space Moor. Here at Space Moor, you are invited to experience a creative journey with a refreshing change of vibe, to freely utilize the exhibition space for showcase and sale. You can also enhance the visibility and marketing exposure with the support of Zhengbin Art Studio’s promotion platform. Beyond the pleasure of a refreshing voyage and the nourishment of creation, our hope is that your time here will propel you towards the future, weaving your memories and creativity with the city into the tapestry of this vibrant community.
Taiwan / Keelung CityThe Residencia Corazón – Artist in Residency (A-I-R) Program was initiated in 2006. Its main objective engenders the creation of a personalized and independent exchange among regional, national and international artists. It allows for mutual enrichment through professional and emotive approaches for new experiences and aesthetic realities. The resident / visiting artists enjoy a dynamic and vibrant time frame for working; they have a studio and living space at their disposal to complete their projects. They also network with and within the local art community, cultural institutions, and the public at large.
Argentina / La PlataArquetopiaSUMMER is back!, our flagship residency, is an intensive international critical program aimed at expanding artistic practices through the application of new methodologies and innovative approaches. The goal is to recenter ethics in the process of creating images while rethinking creative practices through Arquetopia’s methodology and program framework, by intersecting academic knowledge, scholarly discourse, and local epistemologies. For its 15th anniversary, ArquetopiaSUMMER 2025 will focus on theme “METAMORPHOSIS: Adjusting in a New Tempo” to reconsider the power of rhythm within the creative process. As the world has changed, becoming more and more complex, we continuously experience the need to adapt, contest, and survive. What does it mean to be an artist in this unsafe modern world, constantly threatened by the rise of nationalism, environmental extinction, and oppression; particularly when knowing that our work will be appropriated by the narratives of power? Is it possible to interrupt that legacy of Empire and reshape the realm of possibilities of art? Over the course of this 4-week residency, participants will question images by engaging in a deep analysis of their practice through the lens of radical theory across research, production, and recontextualization. This residency nurtures interactions that stimulate artistic growth and collaboration among participants, blending critical methodologies with artistic practices, encouraging participants to challenge and question existing paradigms. Through engaging with various themes, conducting research, and encountering diverse voices, participants foster a vibrant exchange of ideas. For more information, please contact Arquetopia at: info@arquetopia.org. Join us this Summer 2025!
Mexico / PueblaLocated near the Kyoto City Central Wholesale Market in a building owned by KYOKA Kyoto Seika Godo Co., LTD, a wholesale produce business, KAGAN HOTEL is a multipurpose arts facility that combines studio and exhibition space with a residency program for young artists. Operated by May Co, LTD, a real estate development company focused on cooperative living spaces, the newly renovated building officially opened to the public in November 2019. Breaking the boundary between Co-Working space and the traditional hotel, KAGAN HOTEL is a residency-based multipurpose arts facility where young artists can develop their work and pursue their art in a cooperative living environment. It is a place where art lovers and art practitioners come together from around the world. The basement of KAGAN HOTEL consists of a 24-hour open gallery and studio. The 1st floor serves as the lobby for checking in. On the 2nd floor, there are studios available for artists and residents to use 24 hours a day, and it also provides space for long-term storage of works for resident creators and artists. The 3rd floor is the living space for emerging artists. The 4th floor is an economic art hostel suitable for long-term guests. The top floor, the 5th floor, is an experiential art hotel. Guests staying on the 5th floor can select and appreciate an artwork created by emerging artists residing in KAGAN HOTEL or in Kyoto. For emerging artists, residing in this establishment not only provides them with a place to live, work, and create, but also allows them to meet art enthusiasts and collectors from all over the world. The expenses for purchasing artworks by guests or collectors become a source of income for the artists, sustaining their continuous creation. Read more: https://kaganhotel.com/air-en
Japan / Kyoto