MacDowell: Spring Summer 2025
USA / PeterboroughDeadline 2024.09.10
Art Junction provides an open platform where creativity can unfold free from accustomed distractions. A unique atmosphere of an entirely new environment, developing interrelationships among artists from different geographical locations having varied social, religious and cultural perspectives, foster collaboration, encourage experimentation, exchanges and dialogues among practicing and emerging artists. The story of Art Junction residency begins with a dream of artist Dr. Chiman Dangi. Art residency in the village was his dream for many years. To raise awareness of rural art and culture that is being lost in a globalized world, to bring a positive changes between the global and the local culture, and to promote these community art forms in the new directions. Even today the Tribal village has many objects on which contemporary artists and traditional artists can work in collaboration, giving new life into contemporary art.
India / Udaipur, RajasthanThe goal of this residency program is for artists to share their works and expressions with the world and to make it a meeting place that stimulates the creative process. Saiko Neon hopes to soon meet artists who can collaborate across regions and countries. Saiko Neon aims to be a place where people say, “Something interesting happens when we are involved in this residency.”
Japan / Yamanashi CityThe theme for 2025 is “Site-Specific Art”. Artists shall observe the following contexts of Tainan City before creating works. The hydrology (including river basin and water management system), physiography (archaeological studies, soil, meteorology, or topographical variations), ecology (aquatic, amphibian, and terrestrial fauna and flora in the area), humanities (indigenous, agricultural, river-related, or ecology-related culture). Eligibility: ●Disciplines:all forms of artistic expression are acceptable. ●All applicants must be able to communicate in either English or Chinese. ●Applicants are required to plan their residency projects based on the theme of the residency, create their works in the form of on-site specific production, and prepare for the exhibition by integrating the historical heritage buildings of Tsung-yeh Arts and Cultural Center.
Taiwan / TainanFarm 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 / SirohiZhengbin 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 CityZhengbin 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