ECOLOGIES OF WATER
A. Farm International Art Residency: 1 September – 30 November 2024
Deadline for application: 2 June 2024
Decision Announcement: 15 June 2024
A. Farm, a Saigon-based art residency, in partnership with the Goethe-Institut Ho Chi Minh City and the Office for International Affairs of the City of Leipzig, is now calling for applications for its Season 6 period. This program strengthens the cultural ties between Leipzig and Ho Chi Minh City, sister cities with a rich history of cooperation and exchange.
A Leipzig-based artist is being offered a three-month funded residency in Ho Chi Minh City. The residency focuses on the theme ‘Ecologies of Water,’ and artistic practice should particularly focus on aquatic environments, which are critical for the survival of human beings and other species.
The selected artist will be entitled to a specially tailored program, including, but not limited to, consultations, in-depth discussions, group critiques, and visits to local artist spaces to distill their proposal into concrete deliveries. At the end of their residency, the artist can showcase their work in A. Farm Studios. The residents will be offered a talking partner—who may be an artist, writer, or curator—to generate critical dialogue.
In keeping with A. Farm's ethos, the residency's main aim is to enable a change of perspective, inspire collaboration, and foster conversations and exchanges with local artists and the community.
The residency period is from 1 September to 30 November 2024, and artists are asked to apply if they are available for the full season. During their residency, artists are encouraged to lead public workshops and presentations and produce a new body of work. Open Studio sessions will provide artists with opportunities for critical feedback and the exhibition of their work.
The successful applicant will be offered:
- A shared studio space
- A private bedroom with a bathroom and kitchenette
- Access A. Farm exhibition space for meetings and research
- Production and stipend fund of 1000EUR (one thousand euro) per month
- Return ticket from Germany to HCMC
Application Procedure
Please submit by email to a.farm.saigon@gmail.com, titled “<YOUR NAME> Application:Leipzig Residency at A. Farm” including:
- CV (maximum 1 page), including the current address in Leipzig, Germany.
- Portfolio in PDF file (maximum 10 pages not exceeding 6 MB) with full details of your selected artworks (image, title, size, media, etc.)
- A description of the project you wish to develop during the residency.
- Cover letter explaining what you aim to achieve personally and professionally from your time at A. Farm
- Link to website (if available)
Applications should be made in English.
Applications for this funded position are shortlisted by MoT+++, the Goethe-Institut, and the City
of Leipzig teams before being selected by an external juror.
Eligibility
This funded residency is open to artists of any nationality based in Leipzig, Germany.
Self-funded Residencies
A. Farm also accepts self-funded domestic and international applications for a minimum of one month at a fee of US$700/month. Applications can still be made following the procedure above and will be reviewed year-round on a rolling basis. Should you have any inquiries, please email
a.farm.saigon@gmail.com, titled “
Inquiry: Residency at A. Farm”