In the worldwide art ecosystem, artist residencies have become unique spaces where art, space, and time intersect, but why are they important?
Why have they become essential to artists?
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Artist Residencies: What, How and Why
In recent years, artist residencies have become increasingly important to the art ecosystem as energetic meeting points for a wide diversity of ideas, methods, and identities. It is also true that they provide the necessary structure for the art world to function in a dynamic way by promoting critical thinking, international mobility, interdisciplinary knowledge production, and site-specific research. But most of all, artist residencies have become the crucial space and time for artists and academics to further develop their career, allowing them to experiment, learn and grow in a different cultural environment.
10 of the Best International Artist Residencies Around the World
Artist residencies are essential to a successful career in the arts. They offer the opportunity to immerse yourself in the exploration of your practice, away from everyday responsibilities. There are many types of artist residencies around the world with different programs, a variety of formats, resources, facilities, structures and duration. Here are some of the best programs and communities you can join internationally.