Registration for the next Res Artis Meeting in Kyoto is now open! The conference, Creative Encounters: Reimagining Residencies, will be hosted by Kyoto City and Kyoto Art Center in cooperation with the Agency of Cultural Affairs from February 6-8, 2019.
 
This 3-day meeting will address the evolution of arts residency models and rapid expansion of the field. We will compare traditional ‘time and space’ models with new residency typologies that reflect our changing social economy. Nomadic, start-up, virtual and Airbnb residencies will all be explored. The meeting will pose questions about the progression of the field using examples in Japan and internationally. How can we evaluate these new models? How can artists residencies remain socially engaged and respond to artists’ needs? How are these innovative new models funded?
 
These key themes of the meeting will be reflected in Kyoto, a unique city where traditional and contemporary arts co-exist. Like artists in residence encountering different places for the first time, participants will experience the rich culture of Kyoto by way of excursions, city walks and tea ceremonies that will encourage further dialogue and networking.
 
Early bird registration ends on November 15.
 
Secure your spot and sign up for the meeting now!

The heart of the network are our face-to-face meetings. They provide opportunities for our members to meet, discuss, and learn first-hand about residencies surrounding the host location and topical issues in the international arts residencies field.
 
These meetings are organised in partnership with a Res Artis member, a local residency space, or other organisation. Our meetings vary greatly in scale from as small as 30 to as large as 300 participants. Res Artis meetings can focus on a particular theme, issue, profile or geographic region. If you are interested in hosting a Res Artis meeting, please fill in the Res Artis Meeting proposal here and send to office@resartis.org

On the Move presents Mobility Information Points (MIP), information centres and/or websites in several European countries, and one in the USA, who aim to tackle administrative challenges that artists and cultural professionals can face when working across borders. Relevant issues can be around visas, social security, taxation, customs etc.
 
MIP are usually key players at national and European levels who advocate – together with other networks and organisations – for better conditions for artists and cultural professionals working internationally.
 
Find the MIP presentation and the contacts here.

UNESCO is launching a global survey on policies and measures taken around the world to support the economic and social rights of artists.

It is coming at a critical time when artists and creators around the world have reiterated calls for stronger rights, fairer remuneration, copyright reform, legislation to give creators a fair deal from global companies, especially those providing a platform for user-generated content (UGC).

As reported in UNESCO’s 2018 Global Report 2018 Re|Shaping Cultural Policies, artist’s employment and social status continues to be precarious, with low access to social security, pensions and other welfare provisions.

Much awaited by artists and cultural professionals, the survey’s findings should serve to inform policy decision makers and send an empowering message to the global community– one that allows future generations of creators to make a living from their work.

Deadline: 23 November 2018

This year marks the 25th year anniversary of Res Artis! We are happy that you are part of the journey and hope that Res Artis gave you an in on the worldwide community of artist residencies for the past quarter of a decade.
 
Celebrate this important milestone with us and follow our social media campaign #resartis25 (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) where we share pieces about the beginnings of our organisation, stories from our members, impressions from our global meetings and more.

Are you looking for a residency opportunity? Then browse our Upcoming Deadline section regularly for new residency opportunities and follow our Facebook and Twitter pages. We wish you the best of luck with your application(s)!

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Membership is open to all organisations, foundations, programs, groups and individuals involved with or supporting residential art programs, from any country, with programs of any size.