Short Description
The Southeast Asian Arts Residencies at Rimbun Dahan are for artists in any discipline (visual or performing artists, and literature) who are both from and based in ASEAN nations only (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, 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 2 months between 1 March and 30 November 2026.
Eligibility
The Southeast Asian Arts Residencies at Rimbun Dahan are for artists in any discipline (visual or performing artists, and literature) who are both from AND based in ASEAN nations only (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, 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 2 months between 1 March and 30 November 2026.
We prefer applicants who are:
- Mid-career artists, who have already committed at least a few years to their professional arts career, NOT within 5 years of graduation from their initial arts degree or training.
- Professionally trained in their discipline (especially for visual artists) and are undertaking a professional level of practice.
- Self-motivated and able to live and work independently.
- Proposing a project that can be feasibly carried out at Rimbun Dahan. Projects should further your own artistic curiosity and trajectory, and build on your artistic career so far.
Submission Requirements
- The completed application form. Download the application form here: PDF format / Word format
- CV [PDF preferred, Word docs okay; please do not send.PAGES]
- Portfolio of previous work [PDF preferred, Word docs okay; please do not send.PAGES]. Performing artists should provide links to online video samples of your work in their portfolio. Writers should include extensive samples of previously published work.
How to Apply
Please send in complete applications only. The total size of your attachments should not be more than 10MB by emailing to arts@rimbundahan.org
Program Benefits & Awards
- Accommodation, including a private bathroom and kitchen, and electricity and water
- Private studio/workspace, including electricity and water [writers will have workspace in their accommodation, but are also welcome to work in the shared office/artist lounge]
- Monthly allowance of MYR1000
- Orientation to the residency and limited on-site administrative support
- Access to office/artist lounge (WiFi-equipped), library, tennis court, and swimming pool
- Weekly transport to the nearby supermarket, if required
- One travel stipend, paid upon arrival for the second month of the residency only:
- MYR1200 for artists living in and flying from Timor Leste.
- MYR600 for artists living in and flying from Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, the Philippines, or Indonesia (other than Jakarta).
- MYR500 for artists living in and flying from Thailand.
- MYR400 for artists living in and flying from Jakarta.
- MYR300 for artists living in and flying from East Malaysia.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Rimbun Dahan, Malaysia
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 30 September 2025
Website Link: https://rimbundahan.org/arts/residencies/
