MMCA International Artist
Residency Program 2025
MMCA Residency, run by the National
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), is now receiving
applications for the International Artist Residency Program 2024.
MMCA Residency Changdong,
established in 2002, aims to provide a supportive environment for artists and
foster creative exchanges between various art professionals.
■ Application
Period: Monday 16 September
Friday 27 September, 2024
*Application Deadline: 18:00
in Korean local time Friday 27 September, 2024
■ Residency Venue: MMCA
Residency Changdong
(257 Deongneung ro, Dobong
gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea)
■ Discipline: Visual Arts
■ Residency
Period: Please choose one
term only
- 1st term: 3 April - 12 June,
2025 (1 artist)
- 2nd term: 3 July 11- September,
2025 (1 artist)
- 3rd term: 25 September - 4
December, 2025 (1 artist)
*Subject to change
■Number of Artists: 1 artist
for each term /3 artists in total
*
If the jury does not find
suitable candidates, MMCA Residency may not fulfill its plan to select the
total number of artists
■ Nationality: All
nationalities, except those who hold a Korean citizenship, are eligible to
apply.
■ Eligibilities
- No prior experience in MMCA
residency programs (Changdong / Goyang)
- Fluent in English (mandatory)
*Please note that we only
accept individual artists for the residency program. We are unable to
accept duos or teams. Work
partners, assistants, or family members are not allowed to stay at the residency
and will need to find separate accommodation.
*If you are based
in the Netherlands or Denmark, please consider applying for the Mondriaan Fund Fellowship
Program https://www.mondriaanfonds.nl
, and the Danish Arts Foundation Fellowship Program https://www.mondriaanfonds.nl
■Benefits
- Private studio with
accommodation (free of charge
- Monthly Grant: 1,000,000
KRW (approx. 730 USD ) per month total 3,000,000 KRW for the
entire residency period
*The total amount is subject
to change based on one’s actual residency period
- Access to the residency's
facilities and resources
■Responsibilities
- Round trip airfare, meals,
transportation etc.
- Work materials
- Travel and medical insurance
*Selected artists should
submit a copy of insurance certificate and their travel itinerary to MMCA
Residency Changdong. Those
who do not provide their insurance certificate may be canceled for
the program.
- Participation in the
programs, activities and events organized by MMCA Residency
■Facilities: Private
Studio (46~60 ㎡) with Accommodation (furnished with a
single bed, table,
wardrobe, and other basic furniture),
Gallery I (132 ㎡), Gallery Ⅱ(105 ㎡),
Shared Toilet & Shower Room, Kitchen, Community Room, Outdoor Working Zone
(191 ㎡) *Wireless Internet
■ How to Apply:
●Online: mmca.go.kr (English
Page) Log in Visit Residency Application Apply Now
- All attached files must not
exceed 2 0MB
- Submitted materials will be
removed after the selection process
- Online application system
will be closed at 18:00 in Korean local time on Friday 27 September, 2024. We
request applicants to apply in advance to avoid any possible errors or problems
caused by the overflowing number of applicants near the deadline. Late
submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.
*You can check your application status at My Page
■Materials to Submit
Online
1. Online Application Form
2. CV including the lists of
the selected exhibitions, projects, residency, awards and education experiences
(in .pdf format)
3. Portfolio:
- Up to 10 works with captions and brief description in pdf format (.avi, or .mp4 format for video or sound
work)
- For video or sound work,
the duration of each file must not exceed 5min. Links to websites are not acceptable
4. Artist statement with project
plan including anticipated outcome of the residency program (in .pdf format)
5. One Letter of
Recommendation (in .pdf format)
- Contact information of the
referee (email, phone number) must be included
- The letter must be signed
by the referee.
*Please do NOT include
special characters in any of the file names
■Selection and Notification
Process
1. Review of all applications
2. Notification of the
shortlist at the beginning of November 20 2 4 (Selected applicants will be contacted
individually)
3. Online interview (in
English) with selected applicants on the shortlist in November 2024
4. Notification of the final
selection in December 2024
*Final results will be posted
on the MMCA website and the schedule is subject to change.
■ Inquiries:
Please visit our website at www.mmca.go.kr (“Residency” menu) or email us
at mmcachangdong@gmail.com no
later than 27 September, 2024
