Open Calls for Artists

Based in Shiga, we run a jewelry brand using freshwater pearls from Lake Biwa while creating a space where art and people connect through experiences. Myoju 明珠 — meaning “shining pearl” — is an artist residency rooted in the quiet richness of Shiga, shaped by the nature and deep history of Lake Biwa and the belief that each person carries a unique inner radiance. Located in Omihachiman, a historic merchant town and home of the Biwako Biennale, about 35 minutes from Kyoto, the residency offers a setting where Western contemporary perspectives meet an Eastern historic landscape. Alongside the residency, we operate a small gallery café that serves as a gentle meeting point between artists and the local community. Here, artists live, research, create, and engage with their surroundings in an ongoing exchange shaped by intention and meaningful relationships, forming a creative ecosystem where international and local perspectives naturally meet and grow. We welcome artists working in: • Visual arts • Literary arts • Media/Digital arts • Curatorial practice Above all, we believe every artist is a Myoju — unique, beautiful, and worthy of being seen. Residency Duration • Upcoming cohort: Sept 1 – Sept 28, 2026 (fully sponsored by the host) Artists are responsible for: • travel • meals • insurance • personal expenses Residents receive access to: • Private bedroom • Private studio • Shared communal area • Shared kitchen, bath & toilet Optional opportunities: • End‑of‑term exhibition at the gallery café • Consignment sales at the café after residency We evaluate based on: • Resonance — why Myoju / Omihachiman is meaningful for your project • Clarity of intention — what you hope to explore or develop during the residency • Collaborative ability — ability to work both independently and in a group setting Due to our small team, only selected applicants will be contacted.

The Ou-telier is an intimate, process-based artist residency and writing retreat located in a historic boatbuilding workshop in the beautiful Quw’utsun/Warmland of the Cowichan Valley, the heart of Vancouver Island. We welcome applications from emerging and established writers, painters, photographers, textile + 2D artists, and host up to four artists at a time. We’re looking for creatives who demonstrate a commitment to their practice and love hosting folks who are self-directed, focused and kind. And our hope is that you will leave the residency feeling rested, renewed and inspired. There is no fee to apply. Residencies are two or four weeks long. See website for details: www.theougallery.com

Casamance is a land rich of green, water, sacred trees, animistic dances, rituals and ethnic groups. The people from Casamance are known as women centred society resisting imperial and colonial forces. We will join their daily life, experiencing dance and music as a life integrated and social practice. From the fraternity between the Afroalamuta association of Barcelona and the Foret Sacrée company of Ziguinchor, in 2016 the Centro Artístico Sociocultural Abéne, CASA, was founded in the south of Senegal, in the Haute Casamance, near the beach. Being a bridge of cultural immersion for all participants through sustainable exchange and artistic residencies. On this trip we live together with the artists of the company in the centre. They lead the dance, singing and percussion workshops, and propose excursions to get to know the environment and customs. The rooms are double or triple, with bathroom and private shower. Water and electricity are provided by solar energy. We practice responsible use. We accompany you on this journey of encounter with yourself. We organise from the admiration and respect. With love for the art and culture of the ethnic groups that predominate in Casamance, mainly Mandinka and Diola. For us this is a path of life and constant learning, and we want to share it with you. Will you join us?

Eligibility Our self-directed art residencies are designed for artists who prefer to work at their own pace, assisted by Arthaus, and surrounded by Havana artistic community. Arthaus welcomes international artists who want to develop their projects in Cuba, and are looking for an autonomous, artistic space with exhibition opportunities. This residency format has flexible stay limits. 📩 How to apply? Send an email to mediaarthaus@gmail.com with: ✅ CV and artistic experience. ✅ A picture of your passport (valid for at least three months after the residency). ✅ Portfolio (images, links to videos or social media). ✅ Project proposal (summary, technical requirements, sketches, or references). 📌 Email subject: “[Your name] / Self-Directed Residency [Travel dates]” 🔗 We are also on Instagram: @arthaus_artist_residency There you will find more information about our previous programs, our previous artists in residence, and photos and videos of the residency space. Number of Participants: Up to four residents, partners allowed. 🎨 What’s included? 🏡 Accommodation in private rooms, or an independent studio with a workspace, bathroom, and private kitchen. 📍 Casa Arthaus: a 54m² exhibition space with video projection and 5.1 surround sound. 🎭 Opportunity to organize a final event, which can be an exhibition, talk, workshop, or screening. 🖼️ Visits to local galleries and studios of Cuban artists. 📚 Personalized advice to develop your project in Cuba. 💼 Curatorial support and portfolio review. 🛬 Coordination of transportation between the airport and Arthaus. 💡 Interested in applying? Tell us about your project: 📌 What project would you like to develop during the residency? 📌 How long do you plan to work at Arthaus? Other Calls: We have several types of residencies available, you can find them on our web link. Deadline: No deadline 💰 Residency Cost ✨ €500 for two weeks ✨ €650 for one month This price may vary depending on the project’s characteristics. We adapt to the needs of each resident and can provide you with an invitation letter to help you arrange external financing. Who are we ? Hi, we are Grisel Antelo and Elena Molina, founders of the Arthaus Residency. We established it as a creative hub in Havana, back in 2016, to support artistic innovation and cultural exchange. Over the past eight years, Arthaus Residency has proudly hosted more than 50 artists working in fine arts, theater, filmmaking, music, writing, journalism, new media and more. Our residents have engaged in creative projects, collaborations, and cultural exchanges, contributing to the vibrant artistic community that defines Arthaus. Their diverse practices and contributions have shaped the residency into a dynamic hub for artistic innovation and dialogue in Havana.

We-Che Art Residency is an artist run project, founded and designed by artists for artists. Located near Trevelin in the Chubut region of Patagonia Argentina, it is indeed the most austral Art Residency. We have launched this year our general AIR program. We offer a tranquil workspace in an inspiring environment, a place to connect with other artists and engage with Patagonia as a complex natural, historical, and cultural ecosystem, fostering a respectful relationship between art and nature. We-Che Welcome international nature focused artists, writers and creative searchers, emerging or established, of any country and any discipline if their project fits to We-Che’s structures and facilities. Depending on the project, we can adapt our spaces and set up different equipments. That’s why we recommend applicants to detail their projects and needs. We-Che offers 2 distincts AIR program. General AIR program for fully self directed projects. Artists are free and autonomous in their practice and how they use their time at We-Che. If needed obviously we may punctually give a hand, and normal help and support. The duration can be modulated from 1 week to 2 month. Residency cost are 350 USD / week - 1300 USD / month Special BOOK project AIR program half guided residency with a minimum duration of 1 month (extra weeks can be added to adjust to the final project, especially if combining with creation and /or production. A gradual mentorship and individiual support aiming to achieve a personal book projects, or an Arrtbook project during the residency, from A to Z Residency cost are : 1600 USD / month - 350 USD / extra week Austral Spring 2026 residencies in September October and November 2026 Deadline application: July 30 Austral Summer 2026/2027 residencies in December 2026 and January 2027 Deadline application: September 30 Costs for general AIR program 350 USD / week - 1300 USD per month for Special BOOk project AIR program 1600 USD per month - 350 USD / extra week Capacity We-Che can currently welcome up to 3 (max 4) artists simultaneously Accommodation Each artist have a private room, a private bathroom with toilet and shower, and a private desk. Studioworkshop All residents have access to the shared working living space a shared kitchen, laundry space. Interior and exterior workspace, and to the Eclectic Evolutive Library. Free wifi in private and shared space. How to apply Download and fill the application form on our website > how to apply section and email it to We-Che: hola@wecheartresidency.ovh we try to answer everyone within 3-5 business days. You may also send us a pdf with a brief description of your project or what you want to achieve in We-Che along with some pictures of related works and any information that can help us understand. For more information and details about the AIR programs, the application, our equipments and facilities, or about the local context feel free to visit We-Che’s website and if you still have questions to write us at hola@wecheartresidency.ovh Weblinks : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weche_residency/ Website : https://wecheartresidency.ovh/

Applications are now open for 2028 residencies at The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation. We invite you to spend three months in Taos to nurture your creativity without the pressure of expectations or requirements. Join a lineage of artists creating in the quiet, high desert of Taos. Visual, literary, and musical artists welcome.