Res Artis is excited to announce our first ever fully digital Res Artis conference hosted by SAC Gallery, Bangkok and supported by ASEF culture360, Japan Foundation (Thailand) and Goethe-Institut Thailand During 8 – 17 September 2021. Titled Defining the Next Decade, the conference will examine the tremendous impact of COVID-19 and the future of the international arts residencies field. We will present the results of Res Artis survey data and examine new models of arts residencies that have evolved in response to the pandemic. This includes the rise in local exchange, virtual residencies, and digital residency activity that has occurred while physical exchange is paused.
Taking place during diverse time zones spread over two weeks in September, the virtual nature of this conference will reflect new digital residency activity emerging in the field and will offer greater accessibility for attendees and contributors alike. We will offer workshops and presentations from members of the art residency field throughout the world with a particular focus on those based in South East Asia and Thailand. The conference will include opportunities for facilitated small group interactions, artistic offerings as well as Bangkok gallery and residency tours. This promises to be a digital event unlike any other that through its programming and format will address the importance of meaningful “hosting” in the virtual realm.
The conference will present the results of Res Artis survey data and examine new models of arts residencies that have evolved in response to the pandemic. In particular, we will discuss the rise in local exchange, virtual residencies and digital residency activity that has occurred while physical exchange can’t take place.
Res Artis: Worldwide Network of Arts Residencies is a 26 year old network of arts residency operators from around the globe. The heart of the Res Artis network are our conferences. They provide opportunities for our members to meet, discuss, and learn first-hand about residencies surrounding the host location and topical issues in the international arts residencies field. Res Artis ensures relevant content for emerging and established arts residency centres.
The Res Artis 2021 Conference: Defining The Next Decade will be held online. With the event centre in Bangkok, Thailand from 8 - 17 September 2021, reservations is open for Early Bird prices from now until 13 August only. For those who are interested, you can follow the news and reserve seats at https://resartis.org/res-artis-conferences/upcoming-conferences/bangkok-2021/registration-info/