CICA Museum invites artists worldwide to apply for the CICA Art Residency/Internship Program 2026. The program will take place at the CICA Museum in 2026, with both 6-month and 12-month terms available. Artists will have access to a shared studio space and will present a one-week solo exhibition during their term. Accommodation will be provided, along with work opportunities. Participants are expected to work 14 hours per week. A grant will be provided throughout the internship term. Participating artists will also be featured in the e-book CICA Art Now 2026, with a print edition available by order. We also welcome universities to submit proposals for the residency and/or internship program.

Program Details

• Six-month terms (February to July 2026 or August 2026 to January 2027) and a twelve-month term (February 2026 to January 2027) are available.

• Artists will receive access to a shared studio space. Basic tools such as hammers, levels, tape measures, electric drills, screws, and a ladder will be provided for use.

• Each artist will have a one-week solo exhibition in the gallery space (approximately 44 square meters) during their term.

• Accommodation will be provided during the term if the artist requires it.

• Artists will be responsible for working 14 hours per week. Most tasks will be related to children’s programs and events.

• A monthly grant of 800,000 Korean won will be awarded during the internship term.

• Artists are responsible for obtaining a valid Korea visa, such as a Working Holiday Visa (H-1), Student Visa (D-2), or any other visa type that allows employment in Korea.

• Once admitted, artists will undergo a background check and a hiring process.

Timeline

• June 13, 2025: Submission deadline

• June 20 to July 30, 2025: Selected artists will be notified by email. A reference letter must be submitted by the specified deadline, and online interviews will be scheduled.

• August 10 to August 30, 2025: Final approvals. Selected artists will be notified by email.

• February 2026 to January 2027: CICA Art and Teaching Residency/Internship Program 2026 (six-month or twelve-month term)

• August 1, 2027: Expected publication date of CICA Art Now 2027

Application guidelines

• Send following materials to “submission@cicamuseum.com.”Up to 10 JPG images (recommended size between 100 and 500 kilobytes per image), and up to 3 direct links to video, web, or interactive art.
  An artist statement and CV.
  Indicate all the terms you are applying for: six-month (February to July 2026 or August 2026 to January 2027) or twelve-month (February 2026 to January 2027).
  

• Write the following in the subject line of your email: “Submission: CICA Art Residency/Internship Program 2026 – Your Name.”

• Preferred formats for text documents are DOC, TXT, or PDF.

• We do not accept ZIP or HWP files.