Call for Proposals
Reserved for members of Atelier Circulaire
Important Dates:
- Application deadline: July 24, 2025
- Announcement of the selected artists: Late August / Early September
- Residency period: January 5 to February 28, 2026
- Departure for Gwangju: To be confirmed with the selected artists
As part of a long-term and innovative international residency initiative, Atelier Circulaire (AC) is launching a new exchange program with the Gwangju Museum of Art (GMA), located in southwestern South Korea.
Two artists based in Montreal will be selected through this call to participate in a two-month research and creation residency in Gwangju, from January 5 to February 28, 2026.
Atelier Circulaire invites its members to apply for this unique opportunity hosted by the Gwangju Museum of Art.
For this call, artists may become members for the first time or renew their membership in order to submit a proposal. Exceptionally, new membership requests will be processed as a priority to facilitate access to the international residency program.
Residency Details
The two selected artists will each benefit from a simultaneous stay in their own private studio apartment, allowing them to focus on a personal research and creation project.
During the residency, artists will have the opportunity to meet with local cultural professionals, visit print studios, and take part in cultural activities organized as part of the museum’s community program.
Important: The GMA does not have a printmaking production studio. However, artists will be provided with a list of print studios run by local artists, supplied by the museum. Please note that access to a production space is not guaranteed, as the residency is primarily focused on research and artistic creation in the field of printmaking.
About the Gwangju Museum of Art (GMA)
Gwangju is a city recognized for its rich cultural heritage and central role in the May 18, 1980 pro-democracy movement. Founded in the 1990s, the GMA has become a key institution for contemporary art in South Korea. Since 1995, it has offered an artist residency program, which expanded in 2009 with an international branch in Beijing, and in 2017 with a broader international program to foster cultural exchange.
To learn more about the MAG, please click here.
Residency Support and Conditions
Provided by the GMA
- Access to a furnished studio apartment and research facilities (see image attached)
- Participation in the museum’s community program
- Public presentation on the residency experience
- Guide/translator support for select activities
Provided by AC
- Residency fee: $3,000 CAD per artist
- Material costs: $500 CAD per artist
- Travel and living expenses: $1,750 CAD per artist (covers airfare and basic subsistence)
Application Requirements
The following documents must be submitted in English:
- A project description outlining your research and creation proposal, including its contribution to the development of printmaking practices and its environmentally responsible dimension
- A two-month work plan or schedule
- A CV (maximum 3 pages, PDF format)
- An artist statement (max. 250 words, PDF format)
- A short biography (max. 250 words, PDF format)
- A portfolio of at least 10 images (JPEG format), accompanied by a detailed image list (title, year, dimensions, techniques, media – PDF format)
- A self-identification form (annexe)
Eligibility
This project is made possible through funding from the Conseil des arts de Montréal.
Applicants must:
- Be a professional artist or in the process of professionalization
- Be a member of Atelier Circulaire with a current membership and either an annual plan or a "Plein Cercle" membership
- For this call, artists may join for the first time or renew their membership to submit a proposal. New memberships will be prioritized in processing to support access to this international opportunity. To join for the first time or renew your membership and activate the Full Circle Option, please click here.
- For this call, artists may join for the first time or renew their membership to submit a proposal. New memberships will be prioritized in processing to support access to this international opportunity. To join for the first time or renew your membership and activate the Full Circle Option, please click here.
- Reside in Montreal
- Special consideration will be given to applications from individuals belonging to minority groups within the arts sector, in line with our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Selection Criteria
- Feasibility of the project and coherence of the proposed timeline
- Originality and contribution to the field of printmaking
- Integration of an environmentally responsible approach
- Artist’s overall profile
Selection Process
The selection of the two artists will be made by the Director and Curator of the Gwangju Museum of Art.
Submission Instructions
Please submit your application via Swisstransfer by July 24 to the following address: [email protected]
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Celia Destemberg at: [email protected]
We look forward to receiving your proposals!