OPEN CALL: GoSEA Artist-in-residence at Rare Sea (Fully funded)
For 01 UK-based artist
Deadline: 15 June, 2026

Rare Sea is pleased to be a host of GoSEA, an artist-in-residence program developed & supported by the British Council. We invite one UK-based multidisciplinary visual artist, writer, poet, or curator to focus on their practice while immersing themselves in the cultural-artistic context of Saigon and the South of Vietnam.

▶️ Residency format:

  • Hybrid residency: Online & up to 1 month in-person stay.
  • During September 2026 – March 2027
  • You can choose between an outcome-based residency or one focused on process, experimentation, and research.

▶️ Who we are looking for:

  • We are seeking 01 UK-based artist, writer, poet, or curator.
  • We support rigorous, research-led practice, prioritizing emerging visual artists across mediums who are keen on engaging with local contexts & environment. Critical and creative writing grounded in local sensitivity is also welcomed.

▶️ The selected artist will have access to the following support:

  • A shared 30m² studio with large city-facing windows, accessible 24/7.
  • £1,000 artists fee
  • Covers on flight, accommodation, daily living costs, materials, equipment, translation, and event-related costs.
  • Professional support: curatorial consultation, research coordination, technical assistance, and design support.
  • Community engagement: communal dinners, studio visits, and peer-to-peer exchanges.
  • Internal art library, archival materials.
  • Opportunity for Open Studio, artist talk, and other public programs.
  • Networking: Introduction and connection to Rare Sea’s broader artistic ecosystem, including exhibitions, events, and visiting curators.

▶️ How to apply?

This is part of the GoSEA Artists-in-Residence Programme 2026–2027, supported by the British Council.