THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCY FOUNDATION

OUR PROGRAM.
We believe in the transformative power of art to drive community growth and well-being, wielding its soft diplomacy power to transcend boundaries, create enduring connections between communities, and foster cultural, social, and democratic sustainability.
SOFT DIPLOMACY & INFRASTRUCTURE

Our program acts as a soft diplomacy tool, bringing together government, private enterprise, and charitable organizations to drive social and economic development in areas of greatest need.
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We transform abandoned spaces into art-making hubs, both for the residency and ongoing community use. Our state-of-the-art portable living and creative spaces allow us to easily transport the residency to rural and remote locations where our program can have the greatest impact.
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CULTURAL HUBS

We focus on the preservation and support of community and culture. Building on the existing cultural landscape, we bring diverse high-profile artists from across the globe as mentors to collaborate with local artists — living, collaborating, exhibiting, and exchanging ideas, positioning the residency as a global center for arts and culture.
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SOCIAL & ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION

Held in a new location each year, the residency targets underserved communities facing hardship.
An interactive arts festival reimagines neglected and abandoned spaces with art installations, showcasing their potential and inspiring regeneration. By transforming abandoned areas into hubs for art and cultural exchange, it fosters environmentally conscious community development.
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Workshops, social events, and exhibitions expose everyday citizens to new ways of thinking, introducing new skills and perspectives, and creating opportunities for social and economic growth.
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ART X TECHNOLOGY HUBS

The residency aims to become a key global intersection between art and technology, creating a testing ground to explore new frontiers where the two disciplines intersect. We collaborate with leading technology partners to integrate and test cutting-edge technologies.
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We encourage artists to experiment across mediums through specialized studio spaces that drive technological innovation by providing a unique testing ground for new technologies.
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