Artist Residency – Hanoi Design Center

A Home for Creative Exploration, Cultural Exchange & Transformative Artistic Growth

The Artist Residency Program at Hanoi Design Center is one of the core pillars of our creative mission. Designed for artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, the residency offers a supportive environment where creators can fully immerse themselves in their craft, explore new ideas, and engage meaningfully with the local and international creative community. It is a space where artistic curiosity meets cultural dialogue, and where creative boundaries are constantly challenged and redefined.

More than a temporary workspace, the Artist Residency is a deeply enriching journey — one that blends experimentation, collaboration, professional growth, and cultural connection.

A Space Designed to Empower Artists

Our residency program provides artists with the resources, support, and inspiration they need to bring their creative visions to life. Residents have access to:

• Fully equipped Creative Studios

• Private or shared workspaces

• 3D modeling and digital art labs

• Photography and video production facilities

• Multimedia creation studios

• Open collaboration zones

• The Art Gallery for presentation and dialogue

Every part of the center is designed to encourage focus, experimentation, and artistic expression. Whether an artist works with paint, visuals, installations, sound, digital media, sculpture, or interdisciplinary formats, the residency offers tools that elevate their process.

Structured for Growth, Flexible for Exploration

The residency program accepts artists for varying durations — from short-term intensive sessions to long-term development placements. This flexible structure ensures that artists can shape their experience based on their creative goals.

During their residency, artists can choose to:

• Develop a new body of work

• Conduct research for long-term projects

• Explore new mediums or techniques

• Collaborate with local artists and designers

• Experiment with emerging technologies

• Hold small workshops or share knowledge

• Participate in open studio days and exhibitions

This balance between structure and freedom ensures every resident finds their own rhythm while making the most of the center’s facilities and support network.

Connecting Culture with Contemporary Expression

One of the residency’s strongest pillars is cultural engagement. Hanoi, with its deep-rooted heritage and evolving creative identity, provides a rich backdrop for artists to draw inspiration from.

Residents are encouraged to explore:

• Local art traditions

• Vietnamese cultural narratives

• Craft practices and artisan communities

• Urban developments and modern lifestyle shifts

• Architectural and environmental stories

• Interactions between tradition and technology

Many artists say their time in Hanoi helps them see their practice through a new lens, allowing them to merge cultural influences with contemporary creative approaches.

Community Interaction & Knowledge Sharing

A residency isn’t just about creating — it’s also about connecting. Hanoi Design Center encourages residents to contribute to the creative community through activities such as:

Artist Talks

Where residents share their journey, influences, and ideas with the public.

Workshops & Masterclasses

Hands-on sessions where artists teach techniques or creative thinking methods.

Collaborative Projects

Joint works between residents, local artists, or design students.

Open Studio Days

Allowing the public to step inside the creative process and engage directly with the artist.

These interactions help build bridges between cultures, encourage learning, and strengthen the creative ecosystem.

Professional Guidance & Creative Support

Residents receive full support throughout their stay, including:

• Curatorial guidance for project development

• Technical assistance in using studio equipment

• Access to creative mentors and visiting professionals

• Support with research materials

• Opportunities to engage in exhibitions or showcases

• Documentation and promotion of their work

This holistic support helps residents refine their practice, expand their creative vocabulary, and build strong portfolios for future opportunities.

A Platform for Global & Local Collaboration

The Artist Residency welcomes creators from Vietnam and around the world. This diversity fuels cross-cultural dialogue and experimentation, enriching the creative atmosphere of the entire center.

Collaboration is highly encouraged, and many residents use their time here to:

• Partner with local designers, architects, or digital creators

• Join interdisciplinary projects

• Explore fusion between cultural themes and modern techniques

• Build international networks for future projects

By fostering meaningful connections, the residency becomes a stepping stone toward global creative partnerships.

Public Showcases & Exhibition Opportunities

At the end of their residency, artists may have the opportunity to present their work through:

• A solo mini-exhibition

• A group showcase

• A collaborative installation

• A talk or performance

• A digital presentation in the media studio

These showcases allow residents to share their achievements with the public, receive feedback, and build visibility within the region’s creative landscape.

Living & Working in an Inspiring Environment

Beyond the studios, residents experience the cultural and artistic pulse of Hanoi. The city offers:

• Historic architecture

• Bustling markets

• Contemporary galleries

• Traditional craft villages

• Scenic lakes and streets

• A growing design and creative scene

This blend of old and new provides endless inspiration, helping artists discover new narratives and expand their artistic language.

Shaping the Future of Creative Innovation

The Artist Residency at Hanoi Design Center isn’t just an opportunity — it’s a transformative chapter in an artist’s journey. It empowers creators to:

• Explore without limits

• Break away from routine

• Expand their creative voice

• Engage with meaningful cultures

• Build lasting networks

• Discover new pathways for artistic growth

It is a place where curiosity becomes exploration, where process becomes discovery, and where creativity becomes impact.