The Artist’s Orchard Residency 2026

Tales Blossoming Amid Disappearance

Nestled in Bangchuk-dong, Asan, Chungcheongnam-do in South Korea, The Artist’s Orchard quietly breathes amid the uncertainties of urban redevelopment.

Though it stands on the brink of disappearance, it remains a site of life, memory, and sound.

Over the past years, a sound artist has cultivated this space—gathering pain and healing, love and farewell, care and renewal.

Now, the orchard longs to hear more voices.

It seeks artists who will listen to its stories and respond with their resonance and creative expression.

Program Overview

Category Description

Program Period: Feb. – October. 2026 (Schedule negotiable depending on project type)

Location: “The Artist’s Orchard” in Bangchuk-dong, Asan, Chungcheongnam-do, Korea

Participation Format: Residential / Non-residential (local) / Thematic workshop-based — flexible formats available

Genre: Open to all genres, including sound, installation, performance, writing, and arts curation

Eligibility

Priority given to artists based in Chungcheongnam-do,

but open to all artists currently residing in South Korea.
Individuals or teams (up to 4 members).
Artists working in sound art, visual art, performance, curatorial practice, etc.
Projects must be responsive to the site and its sensibilities.

Facilities & Support

Accommodation: private annex guesthouse with kitchen

→ Suitable for individuals or small teams.

→ The main house is occupied by the residency host.
Final presentation or open sharing opportunity at the orchard
Small material or equipment support is possible, based on need
Flexible access to indoor/outdoor space (with mutual agreement)
Note: Private parties and noisy social gatherings are not permitted.

→ This is a space for quiet creation, care, and reflection.

Suggested Project Themes (Applicants may propose one or more)

We welcome project proposals aligned with one or more of the following creative or curatorial themes. Hybrid and interdisciplinary proposals are also encouraged.

1. Site-Specific Creation

Artistic exploration inspired by the narrative characteristics of the site—its emotional memory, vitality, and impermanence.
Projects that cultivate relational imagination with the orchard’s natural environment, including plants, animals, soil, and human presence.

2. Sonic Sanctuary-Related Proposals

Sound-based projects responding to the question: “What does a Sonic Sanctuary mean to me?”
Creative ideas for the Sonic Booth: interface experimentation, participatory content design, or sound installation development. (See attached file for more details.)

3. Sonic Art-Based Educational Programs and Workshops

Proposals for sound art education programs targeting children, youth, or local community members.
Design and facilitation of sensory and participatory workshops that connect Sonic Art with everyday experience.
Collaborative, multi-disciplinary public programs such as open classes or shared learning sessions using the residency space.

Creative Outcome Sharing (Required)

All residents are expected to share their work publicly by mid-November 2026, selecting one of the following formats:

A presentation, exhibition, or sharing event using indoor/outdoor spaces at the residency site, OR
A final sharing hosted at a partner venue in the Chungnam region (to be coordinated).

※ The form and method of sharing are open to discussion and can be adjusted based on the nature of the work.

2026 Season – Call for Early Expressions of Interest

We welcome early expressions of interest from artists (including international artists) for the 2026 season.
Program Periods: Around 20 days during one of the following periods: March–April, May–June, or September–October 2026 (flexible).
Possible Program Formats:

Artists are encouraged to propose one or a combination of the following:
- 🏡 Residential: Creative or Research-based Residency
- 📚 Non-residential: Space-based experiments or workshop-led sharing programs
- 🎙 Local collaboration: Project-based participation without long-term stay
- 🔉 Proposals related to the Sonic Booth or Sonic Sanctuary initiatives
How to Express Interest:

Send an email including the following:
- Subject: [2026 Season | Expression of Interest] Your Name / Proposed Format
- Content: Brief self-introduction, preferred period, type of participation, and project idea (free format)
Preferred Profiles:
- Artists or cultural practitioners based in Chungcheongnam-do or central Korea
- Those with experience in community engagement, arts education (for youth or the general public), or participatory creation
- Artists with experimental sound-based ideas or those interested in developing the Sonic Booth