Moku Art Studio's mission is to create a space that highlights art concerning environmental issues such as ocean conservation, education, and protection, as well as sustainability. We believe that providing artists with the opportunity to showcase their work is essential for strengthening the connection between our world and society. Our vision is to help the ocean to be inspiring and engaging through art and restore humanity’s relationship with it.
In this program, artists develop a project that aligns with the residency’s theme and results in a clear, tangible outcome. Their work explores the many dimensions of the OCEAN, whether through technical approaches, conceptual inquiry, personal reflection, or experiential research. Inspired by the UN Ocean Decade, each project should thoughtfully engage with ocean conservation, education, and the broader efforts to protect and sustain our marine environments and the ocean’s influence on climate.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
You can find the application here.
The residency fee covers the full cycle of curator-led guidance, production support,
cross-disciplinary connections, and international promotion, including:
1. Live Mentorship, Special Guests & Community
● Interactive Weekly Sessions: Active participation in live Meet sessions with artists and the
team behind MANGO Residencia para Artistas and Moku Art Studio.
● Expert & Guest Exchanges: Direct access, Q&A, and dialogue with invited scientists,
ancestral knowledge speakers, and/or guest creative experts.
● Private Network Access: Full access to Habitat, our dedicated community workspace, to
collaborate, share research, and network with current residents, scientists, and alumni.
2. Exhibition, Production & Curation Support
● Curatorial Guidance: Ongoing feedback, project development support throughout the 6
weeks.
● Virtual Open Studio: A live session to present your creative process and work-in-progress,
test ideas, and receive feedback from peers, special guests, and an invited audience.
● Virtual Exhibition: Professional curation and placement of your final work within a
dedicated virtual map exhibition, which includes a section introducing each participating
artist.
3. Strategic Promotion & Visibility
● Dedicated Artist Features: Exposure on our social media platforms (Instagram) and news
channels during and after the residency.
● Global Outreach & Press: Promotion of the Virtual Open Studio and Exhibition through our
newsletters and international platforms.
● Permanent Digital Archive: Inclusion in the permanent post-residency archive on our
official website, capturing the edition’s overarching experience, curatorial reflections, and
creative processes.
Moku Art Studio is self-sustainable and currently does not receive financial support from public or private entities.
Note: we provide acceptance letters to artists seeking support and wishing to present them to the relevant parties and we also offer the option of paying in up to four installments.
We provide acceptance letters to artists seeking support and wishing to present them to the relevant parties.