Art Residency Opportunities

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS ARCUS Research Winter 2027 We are pleased to announce the open call for ARCUS Research Winter 2027. ARCUS Research is a self-directed residency program offering uninterrupted time and a contemplative environment for creative experimentation, in-depth fieldwork, and research. The program welcomes not only artists but also curators, researchers, writers, and other practitioners in the cultural field to engage in creative discourses and activities. Located just an hour from Tokyo and near Mt. Tsukuba, ARCUS Research provides a tranquil setting and workspace where participants can reflect and deepen their creative process. APPLICATION GUIDELINE  https://www.arcus-project.com/en/open-call/ DURATION January 14 - February 25, 2027（43 days） ELIGIBILITY The applicant must: -be a practitioner or other professional in a cultural and art-related field, including an artist, curator, researcher, or writer. -not be enrolled at an educational institution during the program pe...

EMAP  Residencies 2026  2 month fully funded residencies Hosted by Ars Electronica, Linz, Austria; Chroniques, Marseille, France;  CIKE , Košice, Slovakia; gnration, Braga, Portugal; iMAL, Brussels, Belgium;  IMPAKT  [Centre for Media Culture], Utrecht, the Netherlands; Kersnikova Institute (Kapelica Gallery), Ljubljana, Slovenia;  KONTEJNER  | Bureau of Contemporary Art Praxis, Zagreb, Croatia;  LAB oral Centro de Arte y Creación Industrial, Gijón, Spain;  MEET  Digital Culture Center, Milan, Italy; NeMe, Limassol, Cyprus; Onassis Stegi, Athens, Greece;  RIXC  Centre for New Media Culture, Riga, Latvia; werkleitz – Centre for Media Art, Halle (Saale), Germany;  WRO  Art Center, Wrocław, Poland. Applications deadline:   13 March 2026. With the support of the European Union’s Creative Europe programme, the European Media Art Platform ( EMAP ) invites artists, artist duos, collectives, and artistic collaborations w...

───────────────── ARCUS PROJECT 2026 IBARAKI Artist-in-Residence Program (Fully Funded) ───────────────── Arcus Project are pleased to announce the open call for the ARCUS Project 2026 IBARAKI Artist-in-Residence Program, a fully funded 90-day residency in Moriya, Ibaraki, Japan. Program Period September 11 - December 9, 2026 (90 days) Program Features ・Stipend: 540,000 JPY ・Round-trip airfare ・Private studio (65 m2) ・Private furnished apartment ・Advisory support Application Deadline March 19, 2026 (23:59:59 JST) To apply https://www.arcus-project.com/en/open-call/  (for artists residing outside Japan) https://www.arcus-project.com/open-call/  (for artists residing in Japan) 2025 Resident Artists https://www.arcus-project.com/en/residence-program/artist-in-residence-program/ About ARCUS Since 1994, ARCUS Project has supported artists engaged in creative activities worldwide by providing time, space, and a vibrant community to foster exchange through residencies and public prog...

The Emerging Artists Award (EAA+) Call for Applications! Deadline: 28 February 2026 We are pleased to invite applications for the  the third edition of the Emerging Artists Award (EAA+ 2026)  in collaboration with the Mrinalini Mukherjee Foundation , a collective forum that will support 10 artists through a financial grant of Rs 100,000 each, a mentorship programme and an exhibitory component.  The call is open to young artists under 35 years of age interested in exploring the potential of their practices within the dynamics of a cohort, working closely with peer-led networks and their synergies. The applicants must be Indian citizens, and have completed their educational degrees. Self-taught artist within the age limit, with at least two years of sustained artistic practice are eligible to apply.  Click here to read more about the eligibility criteria and how to apply.

©  hedesign Open Call: Co-creation grant The co-creation grant welcomes joint applications from artist partners (whether individuals, duos, or collectives) active in any of the artistic disciplines supported by Pro Helvetia whose collaboration was initiated as part of a residency, research trip or previous joint projects. The prerequisite is that one partner has a connection to Switzerland and the other is artistically active in a region covered by a Pro Helvetia liaison office. Deadline: 1 June 2026 Co-creation grant  

The call for annual residency programme is now open. Artists and cultural practitioners from Switzerland can apply for residencies in South Asia and Vietnam (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka & Vietnam). Conversely, professionals from South Asia & Vietnam can apply to go to Switzerland. More info at  www.prohelvetia.ch/residencies/ .  Deadline: 1 March 2026 Residencies in South Asia & Vietnam Residencies in Switzerland  

───────────────── OPEN CALL  ARCUS PROJECT 2026 IBARAKI  ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM (Full Funded) Application Period  February 17 through March 19, 2026 Residency Period September 11 through December 9, 2026 (90 days) New Location ARCUS Studio (in Koya elementary school) 1342 Koya, Moriya, Ibaraki 302-0125 ───────────────── ARCUS Project’s artist-in-residence program provides opportunities for artists in the field of contemporary art to cultivate their artistic creativity and vision. Located around an hour from Tokyo, a residency at ARCUS Studio allows artists in the program to come into contact with the contemporary art scene in Japan as well as devote themselves to their creative endeavors in a calm environment while interacting with the local community. The program offers dedicated staff support and regular tutorials with a curator, enabling artists to explore thoughts, techniques and approaches in their practices and undertake new challenges in their artistic express...

The Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten welcomes artists to develop their work over one or two-year periods in Amsterdam, starting from January 2027.⁣  ⁣ Artists can apply for the residency by completing the online application form that will be available on the website between 1 January [00:00 hours CET] and 1 February [23:59 hours CET] 2026.⁣ ⁣ For more information, application form and our FAQ: see link ⁣ The Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten welcomes artists to develop their work over one or two-year periods in Amsterdam, starting from January 2027.⁣  ⁣ Artists can apply for the residency by completing the online application form that will be available on our website between upcoming 1 January [00:00 hours CET] and 1 February [23:59 hours CET] 2026.⁣ ⁣ For more information, application form and our FAQ: see link in bio⁣ ⁣ https://rijksakademie.nl/en/residency-apply/apply