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YAO Residency #02 (Taiwan): Research Residency 2027 and Exhibition 2028

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000

YAO Residency Program (Yao Zuo Zhu Cun Ji Hua) · deadline 31 Dec 2026 · Research Residency 2027: travel support (international applicants reimbursed up to NTD 20,000 for one round-trip to Taiwan against receipts), production budget up to NTD 20,000, living stipend of NTD 10,000, accommodation, Open Studio venue, local connections, and documentation, text editing, translation and promotional support. Exhibition Phase 2028: travel support up to NTD 20,000 again, a further NTD 10,000 living stipend, accommodation, exhibition venue at YAO, installation and de-installation assistance, and exhibition documentation. Application fee: NTD 300 for Taiwan-based applicants (bank transfer) or USD 10 for international applicants (PayPal), non-refundable.

2027 ACC NEXT Emerging Asian Artists International Open Call (Gwangju)

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

National Asian Culture Center (ACC) · deadline 25 Oct 2026 · Artist fee of KRW 3,000,000 per work, an installation and materials budget of up to KRW 2,000,000 per work, one round-trip international airfare (or domestic transportation), and tentative accommodation at Asia Plex Studio. One artist or team is additionally selected for the 2027 ACC CREATORS Residency through an artist pitch review. For teams, fees, travel and accommodation go to the team leader only.

Alkazi Foundation: Curatorial Research Fellowship 2027 (with CWIT and the V&A)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Alkazi Foundation for the Arts, with the Charles Wallace India Trust and the Victoria and Albert Museum · deadline 07 Nov 2026 · GBP 1,600 monthly stipend for 3 to 6 months, plus a GBP 800 contribution from CWIT towards international return airfare; visa expenses covered by the Alkazi Foundation. No application fee.

culture360 / ASEF: Call for Content, Arts in the Wake of AI

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF), culture360.ASEF.org · deadline 29 Sep 2026 · SGD 250 fee per commissioned article, podcast or video interview. Up to two proposals per application, of which at most one is selected. No application fee.

SAM Residencies Open Call: Cycle 4 (2027/2028) at Singapore Art Museum

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Singapore Art Museum · deadline 30 Sep 2026 · Monthly stipend of SGD 1,500 plus a shared studio or co-working space for all residents. International residents also receive a return economy flight, housing arrangement and visa assistance; Singapore-based residents receive an additional monthly local allowance of SGD 250. No application fee.