Organizer Information:
CICA Museum (Czong Institute for Contemporary Art). Founded in 1994 by sculptor Czong Ho Kim, CICA is a unique cultural space cultivated by artists. The museum fosters projects by experimental artists and aims to provide a creative, comfortable space for the community to engage with visual culture.
Title & Description:
Applications are open for the CICA Art Residency/Internship Program 2026–2027.
The museum invites artists worldwide to participate in either a 6-month or 12-month term. Artists will have access to a shared studio space, present a one-week solo exhibition during their term, and participate in the daily life of the museum. Participating artists will also be featured in the e-book CICA Art Now 2027 (with a print edition available upon request). Universities and institutions are also welcome to submit proposals for collaboration.
Category:
Contemporary Art & Visual Arts.
Eligibility:
- Who: Artists worldwide.
- Visa Requirement: Artists are strictly responsible for obtaining a valid Korean visa that allows employment (such as a Working Holiday Visa [H-1], Student Visa [D-2], or other eligible visa types). Full-time employment may be possible for artists who hold an eligible visa.
- Work Requirement: Participants are expected to work 14 hours per week, primarily assisting with children’s programs and museum events.
- Background Check: Once admitted, artists will undergo a background check and hiring process.
Program Benefits & Awards:
- Monthly Grant: 800,000 KRW (Korean Won), including tax, provided throughout the internship term.
- Accommodation: If needed, a studio apartment with a private bathroom can be provided during the residency period.
- Workspace: Access to a shared studio space equipped with basic tools (hammers, levels, tape measures, electric drills, screws, and a ladder).
- Exhibition: Each artist will present a one-week solo exhibition in the gallery space (approx. 44 square meters).
Application Requirements:
Please email the following materials in DOC, TXT, or PDF formats (Note: ZIP or HWP files will NOT be accepted):
- Up to 10 JPG images (recommended size: 100–500 KB per image).
- Up to 3 direct links to video, web, or interactive artwork.
- Artist statement and CV.Make sure to indicate all the terms you are applying for (6-month or 12-month) within your application.
How to Apply?
Email your materials to submission@cicamuseum.com.
Subject line MUST be: “Submission: CICA Art Residency/Internship Program 2026–2027 – [Your Name]”
Key Dates:
- Submission Deadline: April 10, 2026.
- Notification & Interviews: April 11–20, 2026 (Shortlisted artists must submit a reference letter and attend an online interview).
- Final Approvals: April 20–25, 2026.
- Residency Periods: * 6-Month Terms: June–November 2026 OR December 2026–May 2027.
- 12-Month Term: June 2026–May 2027.
Location:
CICA Museum, South Korea.
Contact Information:
Submission Email: submission@cicamuseum.com
Questions/Contact: http://cicamuseum.com/contact