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2025 ARKO Art Studio
The Arts Council Korea (ARKO) has launched a new International Art Studio program for 2025 to promote global artistic activity and cultural exchange. The program will not only provide a platform for domestic and international visual artists to create and research, but also serve as a space to expand contemporary artistic discourse. We look forward to receiving applications from talented artists to share their creative vision and explore new possibilities.
■ About ARKO Art Studio Program
- Residency Venue : ARKO Art Studio (5, Pyeongchang 31-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea)
- Facilities
- Private Studio (44~60㎡, Wireless Internet available), Shared Bathroom, Community Room, Outdoor Performance Space, Academy Hall
* Exhibition Hall: ARKO Art Center(https://www.arko.or.kr/artcenter)
- Private Studio (44~60㎡, Wireless Internet available), Shared Bathroom, Community Room, Outdoor Performance Space, Academy Hall
- Residency Period : Please apply for only one term
- 1st term : May 2025–September 2025 (5 Artists)
- 2nd term : September 2025–January 2026 (5 Artists)
* Residency in Seoul during and participation in Korea Art Festival (the first week of September) is mandatory for artists in both terms.
- Number of Artists : 10 artists in total / 5 artists per term
※ Artists of all nationalities are eligible to apply - Main Programs : Engagement with K-culture, presentation of one’s work, curatorial mentoring, open studio, participation in art fair, culminating exhibition at ARKO (reporting the International Art Studio performance), etc.
- Benefits
- International artists : Private studio (free of charge), accommodation (1,000,000 KRW/660 USD per month), round-trip airfare (up to 2,000,000 KRW/1,300 USD), stipend (500,000 KRW/330 USD per month), and production support (500,000 KRW/330 USD per month)
- Domestic artists : Private studio (free of charge), production support (500,000 KRW per month)
- Responsibilities of applicants
- Meals, transportation, visa and residence card fees, etc.
- Travel and medical insurance
* Selected artists should submit a copy of insurance certificate to ARKO. Those who do not provide their insurance certificate may have their residency program canceled.
■ Application Guidelines
- Eligibility
- Only individual applicants will be considered; teams and collective are not eligible
- Applicants must be under 40 years old and have been working in the field of visual arts for at least 3 years
- Applicants must be eligible and able to obtain a visa to reside in Korea (minimum stay 3 months)
- Applicants must be fluent in English
- Application Period : Monday, April 7 – Sunday, April 20, 2025
* Application Deadline: Sunday, April 20, 2025, at 23:59 (KST) - Required Application Materials
- 1. Cover Letter/ Letter of Introduction (500 words maximum length) – Free format (*.pdf)
- 2. Proposal Statement for the residency program (500 words maximum length) – Free format (*.pdf)
- 3. Portfolio
- Select from up to 10 image files (*.jpg, *.pdf), or one video file (*.avi, *.mp4 / up to 5 minutes)
* Submit with digital file (images of artwork, video, introduction of artwork, etc.)
- Select from up to 10 image files (*.jpg, *.pdf), or one video file (*.avi, *.mp4 / up to 5 minutes)
- 4. CV –Free format (*.pdf)
- Include exhibitions, projects, residency, awards, and education history
- How to Apply : Submit application to email (arkoresidency@arko.or.kr)
- Include all materials referenced above as attachments up to 20MB
- Submitted materials will be deleted after the selection process is complete.
- Application will be close at 23:59 (KST), April 20, 2025.
- Applicants will be notified of result by Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 15:00 (KST)
* Final results will be posted on the ARKO website (https://www.arko.or.kr); the schedule is subject to change - Inquiries: arkoresidency@arko.or.kr
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