Way Beyond – Thematic residency program in Finland 2025
Finland / HämeenkyröDeadline 2024.11.21
ArquetopiaSUMMER 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 / PueblaChiba City Art Triennial 2025 Artist Open Call Project "Social Dive" A selection of the exhibiting artists for the Chiba City Arts Triennale 2025 will be chosen through an open call process. This call for proposals is divided into two categories: [Category 1] is open to foreign artists residing overseas, and [Category 2] is for young artists with ties to Chiba City. Selected artists will be featured as exhibitors at the Chiba City Arts Triennale 2025 and will present their projects in Chiba City during the festival period. Social Dive is an open call project inviting artists to immerse themselves in the city of Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Through their artistic practice, participants will discover the city's unique charms and value new creations. The mission of this project is to "dive" actively into the community and establish deep connections with local residents. As part of this initiative, each artist will be provided with a city-based arts facility to serve as their primary creative hub.To shed light on the city's rich history, culture, and diverse perspectives, we seek artists with the creativity and methodology of community art or socially engaged art, which foster relationships with others. Successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate originality and vitality throughout the entire creative process. The Chiba City Arts Triennale 2025 will provide comprehensive support for these projects. We encourage applications from ambitious artists working in a variety of disciplines, including art, design, performance, media art, photography, music, and art projects.
Japan / ChibaFocus on the essentials Stop the information overflow, go offline and get back to focus in a supportive, natural environment in the middle of the Northern summer. Back to Basics residency program allows artists to clear their minds, get back to focus, and (re)discover the very basis of their being. Take a break from your smartphone, reconnect with your creativity, be part of nature and learn to stay present again, doing only things you want to be doing. As the emphasis in this program is on reconnecting with your creative practice and being, no predetermined project plan is required. Participants are encouraged to arrive with their minds open for on-site observations, ideas, self-reflection and interacting with other artists. With support from the professional staff, facilities, and the program structure, Back to Basics allows you to go back to what matters to you. No wifi, no cellphones - presence and pure nature The program urges you to block the usual ways of escapism, be present where you are, and see how that improves your concentration skills, creativity, and productivity. To make this happen, the use of cellphones is not allowed and internet access is limited in this program. The residents also have the possibility to participate in daily meditation sessions. (See program details below.) The summer season is ideal for exploring and getting inspired by the rich Finnish nature surrounding Arteles Creative Center. There are countless forests, fields, lakes, and small countryside roads in the region. Thanks to Finland’s everyman’s rights, they can all be explored freely. Midsummer is full of light: even in the middle of the night, it’s bright enough to go for a walk in the forest. Seasonal berries and mushrooms can be picked from the yard and the woods, and when it’s time to get relaxed, the residency center’s traditional wood-burning sauna is the place to be.
Finland / HämeenkyröFarm Studio International Artist Residency is located in a rural community in India. Residents stay and create in a quiet art centre and beautiful environment where they can develop their artwork free from accustomed distractions. Farm Studio residency provides three types of working spaces where artists can explore their art and ideas in the rural Rajasthani environment; at the Farm Studio indoor studios, the outdoor desert and farm environments, and in Andore Village. Here, collaboration and experimentation is encouraged. Relationships form between the artists coming from different countries and varied social, cultural, and artistic backgrounds. Many exciting exchanges and dialogues among artists take place, including scheduled artist talks, presentations, works in progress showings, etc. Farm Studio also promotes and celebrates the local community’s artistic and cultural identity while also introducing art and culture of others’ (Indian and International guests) back to the community. This intercultural exchange broadens everyone’s experiences and fosters art appreciation. Farm Studio International Artist Residency hosts artists from October to the end of February each year, with accommodations available for 3-6 residents at one time. More information:https://farmingstudio.wordpress.com/art-residency/
India / SirohiThe 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-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 PlataZhengbin Harbour Museum Of Art has been initiated and planned by the Zhengbinart Studio at Keelung Zhengbin Fishing Port since 2021. In addition to the annual exciting curatorial content, we have further created the "Space Moor" physical base as a place for everyone to understand the city of Keelung The creative headquarters is also the permanent exhibition space of Zhengbin Harbour Museum Of Art. Through opencall, young friends are recruited or invited to settle in with various plans of "exhibition sales, creation in Harbour, and relocation proposal" to continue to explore, create and Breakthrough, welcome to Keelung’s first experimental art space! In the 2024 opencall recruitment, we particularly encourage applications related to Keelung Seaport. We are also very welcome to apply for any type of talent, regardless of field, theme, or media. We invite talents who practice art creation, cultural promotion, social design, or cultural and creative business. We have specially added the "Relocation Proposal" as another more diversified site catalyst opportunity. We look forward to friends who interact with the Zhengbinart Studio or the city of Keelung and come to Space Moor to meet each other. Recognize and communicate. Here, you can have a creative process and life experience that escapes from daily life, or you can freely use the exhibition space for exhibitions and sales. Of course, Zhengbinart Studio’s publicity platform will also increase your marketing exposure. In addition to the fun of travel and the nourishment of creation , We hope that when you come here, you can move into the future and show your memory of this city. In your future, create our daily moments! In Your Future Life, Creating Our Diary! There are three options available for application: 1. Exhibition sales: 6,000 yuan/month 2. Creation Harbour: 5,500 yuan/month (bunkhouse), 7,000 yuan/month (independent room) 3. Relocation proposal: 5,500 yuan/month (bunkhouse), 7,000 yuan/month (independent room) For detailed plan description, please click on the Registration Guide: https://reurl.cc/4WD272
Taiwan / KEELUNGLocated 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