Art For Kep - Artist Residency

Artist Residency Building, Kep, Cambodia, 2025. Image courtesy of Art for Kep

Artist Residency Building, Kep, Cambodia, 2025. Image courtesy of Art for Kep

Residency Facilities, Kep, Cambodia, 2025. Image courtesy of Art for Kep

Residency Facilities, Kep, Cambodia, 2025. Image courtesy of Art for Kep

Artist Accommodation Interior, Kep, Cambodia, 2025. Image courtesy of Art for Kep

Artist Accommodation Interior, Kep, Cambodia, 2025. Image courtesy of Art for Kep

Artist Accommodation Interior, Kep, Cambodia, 2025. Image courtesy of Art for Kep

Artist Accommodation Interior, Kep, Cambodia, 2025. Image courtesy of Art for Kep

Art for Kep Exhibition, Kep, Cambodia, 2026.

Art for Kep Exhibition, Kep, Cambodia, 2026.

Artist Ateller, Kep, Cambodia

Artist Ateller, Kep, Cambodia

Art For Kep - Artist Residency

Kep, Cambodia

 The Art for Kep Artist Residency Program is a collaborative platform supporting artistic innovation, cultural exchange, and community engagement in Cambodia’s coastal Kep region. Backed by Knai Bang Chatt, Kep West, and expert partners—Satcha, Cambodia International Film Festival (CIFF), Kep Music City, and Marine Conservation Cambodia (MCC)—the program welcomes local and international artists across disciplines through monthly intakes, selecting up to three residents per cycle.

Artists benefit from immersive studios, accommodation, and tailored support, while being encouraged to engage with the community through exhibitions, workshops, and cultural initiatives. Sustainability, cultural immersion, and long-term creative contributions are central pillars of the residency.
 A clear application process, strong administrative structure, and collaborative environment ensure a fulfilling artist experience. The program is first and foremost a transformative opportunity for the participating artists—offering them space, visibility, and support—while also enhancing Kep’s role as a hub for artistic excellence and engaging partners and the broader community.
 

Contact

Prey Thum
Kep 220102
Cambodia

Year Founded
2025
Context
Urban
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Thematic
Retreat
Community-engaged
Curriculum
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
2 weeks - 3 months
Languages
English
Other
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
3
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Acting
Art Conservation
Art Education
Art History
Book Arts
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Dance
Documentary
Drawing
Ecology
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Glass Arts
History
Illustration
Industrial Design
Literary Nonfiction
Music
New Genres
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Screenwriting
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Visual Arts
Writing
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Emerging
Established
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
Lead workshop for fellow residents
Lead a skill share
Other
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Unrestricted funding
Art production support
Access to studio space to create new work
Access to equipment, specialized facilities and/or technical support
Access to training on new artistic techniques and/or apprenticeship
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Other
Additional Eligibility Information

All art forms are welcome, including but not limited to:

• Visual arts: painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, 

installation

• Performance: dance, theater, music, spoken word, live or site-specificwork

• Writing: poetry, essays, short stories, creative nonfiction, experimentaltext

• Film & Media: short or feature film, documentary, video art, animation,

digital storytelling

• Conceptual & Experimental projects: interactive pieces, participatory art, 

sound art, new media

• Craft & Design: textiles, ceramics, photography, architecture-inspired 

works

• Interdisciplinary: hybrid projects that cross or blend art forms

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
15
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
30
Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
5
US Dollar (USD)
Fee Details

Emerging artists 
- pay a non-refundable 5 USD registration fee 
- 100 USD damage deposit. ( Refundable) 
- During the residency, accommodation, studio, two daily meals, and residential support are offered FOC, with daily participation fee of 5 USD/day

Established artists 
- pay 25 USD registration fee 
 - 200 USD deposit. 
- During the residency, accommodation, studio, two daily meals, and residential support are offered FOC, with daily participation fee  10 USD/day 

Travel and specific project materials are at the artist’s expense, while PL insurance is provided. Marketing and promotion are free, and once accepted a grand dossier can be prepared to help artists seed additional funding, with further in-kind support defined case by case. 

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
5
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Full description of accessibility on campus
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
N/A
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Local arrangements coordinated by resident
Local arrangements coordinated by staff
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Ms. Moni Keo Kol
Accessibility Contact Email
info@artforkep.org
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Shared bedroom
Accessible Housing
N/A
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
N/A
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Additional Housing Information
No laundry access
Access to laundry on campus
WIFI available in housing
Housekeeping services
Air Conditioned Housing
Other
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Kosher and halal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated