The Arts Council Korea (ARKO) Residency Program

 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)

  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 (660 USD per month), round-trip airfare (up to 1,300 USD), stipend (330 USD per month), and production support (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

    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 18:00 (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.)

    • 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 18:00 (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

    More Information and Apply Here

  Deadline: April 20, 2025.