STUDIO WHITEBLOCK is recruiting artists for its 12th residency as follows.

Opened in 2018 in Gwangdeok-myeon, Cheonan, STUDIO WHITEBLOCK is a creative studio operated by Art Center Whiteblock, which has been contributing to the strengthening of artists' creative capabilities and the development of local culture and arts.

STUDIO WHITEBLOCK aims to provide a stable creative space for artists and contribute to the development of local culture and art scene.
We look forward to your interest and support.
    
2024. 12. 12.
   
1. Recruitment Overview
◆Address: 315, Gwangpung-ro, Gwangdeok-myeon, Dongseong-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Korea
◆Residency period: May 1, 2025 ~ April 20, 2027 (24 months)
◆Number of applicants: 8 (Number of residents: 16)
◆Recruitment field: Artists in all fields of pure visual arts
  
2. Support Facilities
◆Workspace - 86m² (duplex), 4.7m high *Individual kitchen and bathroom, balcony included
◆Other shared facilities - Community lounge: 185m² - Parking lot, seminar room
◆Various programs for networking
 
3. Eligibility
◆Domestic visual artists with active creative and presentation activities
◆ Have held at least 2 solo exhibitions
 
4. Residency conditions and preferential treatment
◆Compliance with STUDIO WHITEBLOCK regulations 
◆Compliance with the number of days of space use (actual use of more than 50% of the residency period)
◆Not residing in a studio of another organization
◆Those who work on pure art that is not for commercial purposes
◆Preference (New in 2025)
- Artists based in or with ties to Chungcheongnam-do
※Attach a copy of your ID or resident registration card (back digit removed) for proof.
 
5. Application Schedule and Method
◆Announcement period: December 12, 2024 (Thu) ~ December 27, 2024 (Fri)
◆Application period: December 23, 2024 (Mon) 10:00 ~ December 27 (Fri) 18:00
◆How to apply: ▶Online submission◀ (link opens on December 23, 2024 at 10:00)
◆ Submission Documents (※Attached in the link)
① Artist submission form: Download and fill out the Korean form and attach as a PDF file (less than 10MB)
- File name: Writer submission form_name
② Portfolio: Attach PDF file (less than 100MB) ※ No prescribed form
- Works within the last 5 years and consisting of 20 works or less
- Media works: Additional video files can be attached (less than 200MB - no more than 5)
- File name: Portfolio_name.pdf, Video title_name.mp4
③ Documents confirming preferential treatment
- Copy of ID or resident registration card (back digit removed)
   
6. Selection Method and Schedule
◆Selection method: 1st document screening - 2nd interview screening - Final selection
◆Announcement of interview candidates: January 8, 2025 (Wed), announcement on the website and individual contact / schedule
◆Interview screening: January 23, 2025 (Thursday), 10:00, individual contact/scheduled
◆Location: Museum Walnut Education Room (315, Gwangpung-ro, Gwangdeok-myeon, Namdong-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do)
◆Announcement of finalists: January 27, 2025 (Mon), website announcement and individual contact / schedule
※Schedule may be adjusted depending on the number of applications and progress.
  

7. Inquiries: T. 041-414-4464 E. studiowhiteblock@gmail.com

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