Application period: February 13–March 1, 2026, 11:59pm
The National Asian Culture Center (ACC) announces the ACC CREATORS 2026 Residency Open Call, inviting artists, creators, and interdisciplinary practitioners to participate in a five-month residency program based in Gwangju, South Korea.
As a sustainable platform for experimental projects at the intersection of art and technology, the ACC CREATORS Residency marks its 11th edition this year, building on its ongoing commitment to cross-disciplinary collaboration and experimental artistic production.
The theme of this edition, Speculative Communities, examines designed and technologically mediated forms of community, addressing their potential and limitations in current and speculative social conditions.
Under this theme, the ACC CREATORS 2026 Residency Open Call invites projects that engage with whether communities can continue to exist under such conditions, how they might take new shapes, and whether algorithms, non-human agents, and data can become integral participants in communal life.
Categories and number of participants
Art and Technology: 6 teams
Audiovisual: 1 team
Immersive Sound: 1 team
A total of 8 teams (or individuals) will be selected.
Teams may consist of up to two members.
Support
Project budget: KRW 20,000,000 ~ KRW 30,000,000
Stipend: KRW 2,500,000 per participant
Travel support, workspace, and accommodation
Residency period and outcomes
Residency period: June 27–November 30, 2026
Program period: July–November 2026
Final exhibition: November 20–29, 2026
Eligibility
The open call is open to artists, creators, researchers, engineers, and interdisciplinary practitioners working in fields such as art, media, design, architecture, engineering, and related disciplines, who are capable of developing and presenting experimental projects aligned with the theme.
Application
Application period: February 13–March 1, 2026 (23:59 KST)
Application method: Online submission via the ACC website
Applicants must submit:
Project proposal (designated format)
CV and portfolio (free format, PDF)
For detailed guidelines and application requirements, please refer to the ACC website.
Selection process
Document review
Online presentation and interview
Final selection announcement (April 2026)
Inquiries
ACC CREATORS 2026 Residency Open Call Office
Email: accresidencyopencall26@gmail.com
