Southeast Asian Arts Residency - Rimbun Dahan
Applications are open for this residency programme for residencies in 2024. The closing date for applications is Saturday 16 September 2023.
The Southeast Asian Arts Residencies at Rimbun Dahan are for artists in any discipline (visual or performing artists, and writers) from AND based in ASEAN nations only (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste and Vietnam) or Timor Leste. The residencies are intended to provide an opportunity to live and engage in artistic work at Rimbun Dahan in Malaysia, for 1 month minimum, up to 3 months maximum.
We provide workspace and accommodation in a serene garden setting, away from the bustle of the city. This residency is recommended for artists seeking solitude, silence and/or space to focus on their work, or artists who have specific professional interests in our indigenous Southeast Asian garden, Malay heritage textile collection, or contemporary and heritage architecture.
Artists from other countries are not eligible for this residency, and should refer to Open Residencies for International Artists.
What is provided:
Accommodation, including private bathroom and kitchen, and electricity and water
Private studio/workspace, including electricity and water
Monthly allowance of MYR1000
Orientation to the residency and limited on-site administrative support
Access to artist lounge (WiFi equipped), library, exercise equipment, tennis court, and swimming pool
Weekly transport to nearby supermarket, if required
What is not provided:
Meals or groceries. All accommodation will include access to a self-catering, equipped kitchen. Residents can choose to eat at restaurants outside, or cook in their own kitchen. Transport to a nearby supermarket is provided once per week.
Art materials or funding for art materials or artistic collaborators.
Flights to Malaysia, or funding for airfares.
Transfer to/from KL International Airport and Rimbun Dahan.
Any other local transport costs.
Travel visas, and any fees for procuring and maintaining travel visas.
Who are we looking for?
We prefer applicants who:
Have already committed at least a few years to their professional arts career, NOT within 3 years of graduation from their initial arts degree or training.
Have had professional training in their discipline (especially for visual artists) and are undertaking a professional level of practice.
Are self-motivated and able to live and work independently.
Are completely vaccinated against Covid-19.
Have an idea for a project that can be carried out at Rimbun Dahan. Projects should further your own artistic curiosity and trajectory, and build on your artistic career so far.
For residencies in 2024, send applications by end of 16 September 2023 [midnight UTC+8:00 – Malaysia, Brunei, Central Indonesia, Philippines and Singapore time] by email to arts@rimbundahan.org.
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