14 Aug 2023 - 27 Oct 2023
26 Jong-ro, Seorin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Application deadline:
May 31, 2023
Duration:
Aug 14 - Oct 27. 2023
26 Jong-ro, Seorin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Language: English
Misk Art Institute has partnered with the Art Center Nabi to offer two Saudi artists an exciting ten-week opportunity in Digital and New Media Art in Seoul, South Korea. The Nabi Artist Residency program is the platform that communicates and experiments at the intersection of art and technology with talented artists based on diverse cultural background.
The program provides not only production support costs, but also networks, research, creative activities, an exhibition, and related programs such as artist talks.
Program:
Research and Creative Activity
The program features various artistic offerings around content such as discussions regarding residents' work with continuous feedback and critique sessions. Among these ongoing inquiries about creativity through technological perspectives, the program will encourage artists to study their artwork thoroughly.
Exhibition and Related Program
During the residency program, residents will showcase the result of their art projects at the Nabi Artist Residency program. Additionally, residents will have artist talks to introduce their creative experiences during the residency program and present the result of their art projects.
Networking
After the end of the program, the residency will recommend domestic/foreign creative laboratories and media art centers to the residents to continue their projects.
Who’s it for?
Full-time mid-career Saudi contemporary artists working in the fields of visual arts, particularly technology, digital art, robotics, new media, and who meet some or all of the following criteria:
3+ years of fine arts experience
3+ years of exhibiting history
Actively practicing and engaging in the arts
The applicants must also be fully committed to prioritizing this two-month program, with no exceptions.
What You Will Gain
Time and space to focus on researching and producing artwork
Experts to advise, provide feedback, and critique your research and project
Long-lasting contacts within the Korean and international arts network
Exposure to and from important members of the art community (such as artists, press, curators, etc.)
An opportunity to showcase your work in front of an international audience
Professional development as an artist and new outlooks on your practice
What We Provide
Roundtrip flight to Seoul, South Korea, visas, and accommodation (as set by residency partner)
Workspace studio
Expert mentorship and masterclasses/lectures/workshops
Networking opportunities
Per diem