GWANGJU.- G.MAP announced the open call for G.MAP Project Lab Global Residency 2025.

G.MAP (Gwangju Media Art Platform) is the central hub of Gwangju, a UNESCO City of Media Arts, dedicated to fostering a dynamic ecosystem for digital art and technology convergence. Through collaborations between artists and experts, G.MAP is shaping Gwangju’s identity as a city of digital creativity, hosting exhibitions, education programs, research initiatives, and international partnerships.

G.MAP Project Lab Global Residency 2025 invites international artists to Gwangju to pursue convergence projects utilizing digital art and emerging technologies. The selected artist will be supported throughout their creative process—from conception to production—culminating in a public showcase in December 2025.

Key features include expert mentoring; production support grants; workshops, seminars, and networking opportunities; and access to G.MAP’s Project Lab facilities

Residency period: August 4–December 5, 2025
Showcase: December 3–5, 2025
Location: G.MAP, Gwangju, South Korea

Eligibility: Open to international artists practicing at the intersection of art and technology. Applicants must demonstrate excellence and potential through their portfolio and project proposal.

Support provided: 25,000,000 KRW for production support and 3,000,000 KRW artist fee (conditioned on at least 24 sessions in the Project Lab);
visa issuance assistance;
one round-trip international airfare;
one round-trip domestic transportation;
accommodation at UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence;
12 sessions (36 hours) of one-on-one mentoring;

Facilities: the residency will be primarily based at G.MAP’s Project Lab, a dedicated creative space equipped for digital and media art production.

Program requirements: regular use of Project Lab (1–2 times per week); mandatory participation in mentoring sessions; engagement in workshops, seminars, and networking events; final presentation at the residency showcase in December 2025

Application: forms.gle

Application process:
Stage 1: Document review (application form, portfolio, production plan)
Stage 2: Q&A interview via email

Application deadline: August 12, 2025, 4pm KST

Selection: one artist will be selected for the 2025 residency.

Showcase and accompanying events: the residency culminates in a festival-style showcase, presenting residency outcomes and engaging the public through exhibitions, artist talks, networking programs, and public engagement programs. Events will be held at G.MAP Exhibition Center, Creative Belt, and ACC venues.