Summary:

A research residency program in Seoul, South Korea, for international curators, critics, and researchers with the goal of fostering global networks and artistic collaboration.

Program Description:

This program is organized by the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA). It provides a platform for art professionals to develop global networks and collaborative programming. The program is open to all nationalities except for citizens of South Korea.

Location:

MMCA Changdong Residency, Seoul, South Korea.

Duration:

Three 10-week residency periods throughout 2026.

Support:

Monthly grant of 1,200,000 KRW (approx. 870 USD)

Total grant of 3,000,000 KRW for the entire residency period

Private studio with accommodation

Cost:

There is no application fee.

Required Documents:

Online application form

CV

Portfolio

Cover letter

Research proposal

One letter of recommendation

Application Deadline:

From September 15, 2025, to September 26, 2025.

Online Gallery, in line with its commitment to supporting artists in participating in international programs, will be at the service of esteemed artists and intellectuals for consultation, registration, resume preparation, proposal writing, motivation letter drafting, and personal website design for applications to residencies and calls. Interested individuals should send their consultation requests, along with contact information, to the email address onlineartgallery.ir@gmail.com.

Application Link:

To apply, you must visit the official call for applications page on the MMCA website