[Art&Tech] Mathematics of Boundaries, ADHD, Courtesy of ACC, Photo by Kim Sarah, Lee Yong Shin
The National Asian Culture Center (ACC) announces the ACC CREATORS 2026 Residency Open Call, inviting artists, creators, and interdisciplinary practitioners to participate in a five-month residency program based in Gwangju, South Korea.
As a sustainable platform for experimental projects at the intersection of art and technology, the ACC CREATORS Residency marks its 11th edition this year, building on its ongoing commitment to cross-disciplinary collaboration and experimental artistic production.
The theme of this edition, Speculative Communities, examines designed and technologically mediated forms of community, addressing their potential and limitations in current and speculative social conditions.
Under this theme, the ACC CREATORS 2026 Residency Open Call invites projects that engage with whether communities can continue to exist under such conditions, how they might take new shapes, and whether algorithms, non-human agents, and data can become integral participants in communal life.
Categories & Number of Participants
- Art & Technology — 6 teams
- Audiovisual — 1 team
- Immersive Sound — 1 team
A total of 8 teams (or individuals) will be selected.
Teams may consist of up to two members.
Eligibility
The open call is open to artists, creators, researchers, engineers, and interdisciplinary practitioners working in fields such as art, media, design, architecture, engineering, and related disciplines, who are capable of developing and presenting experimental projects aligned with the theme.
Residency Period & Outcomes
- Residency period: June 27 – November 30, 2026
- Program period: July – November 2026
- Exhibition: November 20–29, 2026
Support
- Project budget: KRW 20,000,000 ~ KRW 30,000,000
- Stipend: KRW 2,500,000 per participant
- Travel support, workspace, and accommodation
Application
- Application period: Feb 13 – Mar 1, 2026 (23:59 KST)
- Application method: Online submission via the ACC website
- Applicants must submit:
- Project proposal (designated format)
- CV and portfolio (free format, PDF)
For detailed guidelines and application requirements, please refer to the ACC website.
Selection Process
- Document review
- Online presentation & interview
- Final selection announcement (April 2026)
→ https://www.acc.go.kr
Inquiries: ACC CREATORS 2026 Residency Open Call Office
Email: accresidencyopencall26@gmail.com
