unbound Residency open call

Program Structure:

Visual artists can focus on their artistic practices and research while engaging in creative work through this program. After the one-month studio program, they have the opportunity to showcase their work in an exhibition at the Unbound Gallery.

Writer's room: Writers, dancers, performers, and musicians have access to the Green Room for their work and practice. After completing their program, artists have the opportunity to showcase or present their work at the Unbound Gallery.

Studio / Workspace

A private studio has easels, stools, ample wall space, and both natural, and artificial lighting.

Expectations towards to artists

Exhibition opportunities/artist talk/studio visits. We respect that not all artists will want to host studio visits and/or show what they have produced therefore this is handled on an individual basis. If you have specific requests please feel free to include it in your project proposal.

Program Themes:
Art Project development

Artist statements and Project proposals

Curatorial Projects

Exploration of multiple topics and mediums

Research and artistic practices

Creative Writings - Playwright

Translation in Korean
Collaboration with Artists working in Korea

Staged Reading Working with Theatre Production

Artist's Studio Fee includes :
– studio access during opening hours
– access to the workshops and equipment according to each participant's experience
– project discussion
– Accommodation, Materials, meals are not included.

2 weeks – $600 or $1100
4 weeks – $1200 or $2200

Artists have to make sure when applying that they can cover the costs of the accommodation, residency fee, travel, materials, and food.
Artists must be over 21 years old at the time of their arrival.

*unbd Studio / Gallery is located in B01, 32 Baekjegobunro 45-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Writer's Room Fee includes :
– Green room access during opening hours
– 보나쌤 코칭? / 연기자? 랑 발표?
– project discussion and showcase with 예시공? < 예시공 링크를 걸기 show
– Accommodation, Materials, and meals are not included.
- Green Room includes, Desk, Internet, 연습공간? 또 뭐가 있을까.

- 이거는 보나쌤 스케줄에 따라서 어플리케이션 마감일자가 있어야 할지 그것도 생각해보기

2 weeks – $600 or $1100
4 weeks – $1200 or $2200

Artists have to make sure when applying that they can cover the costs of the accommodation, residency fee, travel, materials, and food.
Artists must be over 21 years old at the time of their arrival.

*unbd Green Room / Gallery is located in B01, 32 Baekjegobunro 45-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Important Dates:
Admission Decisions: ongoing

Enrollment and Registration Deadline: ongoing
*We are currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis, our average response rate is 10 days.

Note regarding (financial) support:
UNBD International Program is an (artist-run) organization founded and operated by (interdisciplinary) artists and directors. By choice, we are not a non-profit and do not receive money from grants or other sources.

To avoid problems with immigration, be sure to verify all visa requirements as soon as you accept your offer of residency at UNBD. You can find visa information at Korea VISA PORTAL>

Contact Information:
Email: unbd.art@gmail.com

Please read carefully all instructions and information before you submit your application.