Sponsored
Residency
Program
AirHue and Goethe-Institut Hanoi call for proposals from Vietnamese artists, curators, researchers, and cultural workers to participate in the residency program in Huế. This program aims to foster dialogue between residents and local cultural spaces, grounding contemporary practice in place while engaging global perspectives.
Anchored by three core principles – work-based residency, experimental research, and community engagement – we strive to empower creative thinkers and practitioners to bring their ideas to fruition and share their realized projects with our audiences.
Through this residency program, by fostering artistic innovation across mediums such as moving images, installation, painting, sculpture, performance, and sound art, we aim to nurture talent and create social value through exchange and cultural exploration.
AirHue Space, Huế, Việt Nam. Photo by Saigoneer.
Opportunity
If you want to immerse yourself intensively for 3 months and develop your contemporary artistic work in the historically and culturally rich city of Huế - Việt Nam, apply to this call. We are looking to select one (01) project.
What you can expect from this residency:
Mentorship and Support: The artist will be supported by the AirHue team during the residency, creating and realizing the project. At the end of the residency, AirHue will also support the artist to organize an open studio / a workshop or art talk program.
Sponsorship Package: Our sponsorship package waives the residency fee (USD 3,150 /3 months) which covers accommodation (private studio with electricity, water, wifi, washing / drying machine, and other amenities), administrative support (coordinator and management), and team assistance (curator, producer and space manager).
Financial Support: The package includes support for travel expenses (up to USD 200) including domestic round-trip tickets and airport transportation and a production fund (up to USD 1,200; including costs for the open studio event, with the amount determined based on your project proposal).
Timeline
May 23 — June 15, 2026: Open Call for Applications
June 16 — June 22, 2026: Evaluation Period
June 24 — June 27, 2026 (tentative): Interview Round
July 01, 2026: Finalist Announcement
July 15 - October 15, 2026: Residency Period
Selection procedure
Decisions made during the selection process are at AirHue organizing committee's and curator's discretion, with the participation in the jury of a representative of the Goethe-Institut Hanoi and Ha Dao, an independent juror, to ensure the objective and diverse perspective of the selection. Several factors will be carefully considered, including the feasibility of the proposed project, our ability to accommodate the artist's needs, and the capacities of our program's resources. While we strive to support a diverse range of projects, the final decision will reflect both the project's alignment with our goals and the practical logistics involved in ensuring a successful residency.
Accessibility
We work hard to ensure that everyone is treated equally in all circumstances. We recognize that there are barriers to equal opportunity for disadvantaged groups. Therefore, we are open to discussion and further support if you have any access needs or require additional support to participate in the residency. Please do not hesitate to reach us via the contacts below. We will do our best to find solutions for your situation.
Email: airhue.program.vn@gmail.com / huongmi.le@goethe.de
Phone number: +84 93 461 7270
About Goethe-Institut Hanoi
Founded in 1997, the Goethe-Institut Hanoi fosters cultural exchange between Vietnam, Germany and Europe. We organize cultural activities presenting German culture in Asia and intensifying cultural dialogue between our countries. Our programme focuses on seven main areas: Migration & diaspora, Postcolonialism & fair culture, Inclusion, Equality for women & LGBTIQ-persons, Urbanization & urban development, Sustainability in documentary films, Digitalization & society.
About AirHue
Launched in 2024 and anchored by three core principles – work-based residency, experimental research, and community engagement, this program is designed to support Vietnamese artists, curators, researchers, cultural workers, and collectives, with a focus on emerging and mid-career practitioners. Emphasizing the collaboration between our residents and cultural spaces, our program aims to promote contemporary, organic relationship to ground our work in place, which is the historically and culturally rich city of Huế – Việt Nam, while maintaining a conscious vision of our globalized age.
How To Apply
Via this link by 11:59 PM, June 15, 2026
OTHER Resources
Application Checklist 2026