Artist In Residency

Residency Program

Studio Plesungan is committed to supporting artists from across Indonesia and around the world by providing a dedicated space to live and work in the Solo area. We believe that travel becomes even more meaningful for artists when it includes genuine engagement with the local art and cultural environment.

Since 2015, Studio Plesungan has hosted an Artist-in-Residence program, offering artists the opportunity to immerse themselves in a creative atmosphere and develop their practice in close dialogue with the surrounding community. The residency is open to practitioners across disciplines, including visual arts, dance, theatre, music, and literature.

Artists-in-residence are accommodated in one of three modest yet fully functional houses, each equipped with a private bathroom, kitchen, and Wi-Fi. All are located within a short walking distance (about three minutes) from Studio Plesungan.

Residency Programs

We currently offer two types of residency:

• Artist-in-Residence
  Designed for artists wishing to spend an extended period (up to one month) developing new work or conducting research.
• Artist-in-Transit
  A short-term stay (up to one week) for artists, curators, writers, or researchers who are traveling through Solo and wish to pause, rest, connect with the local scene, and share their practice.

Studio Plesungan provides accommodation, daily meals, and studio access (based on availability). In exchange, participants in the Artist-in-Transit program are invited to give a casual public presentation—such as an artist talk, lecture, or discussion—to foster exchange with the local community.

Program Residensi Seniman

Studio Plesungan menawarkan program residensi yang sederhana namun hangat, dirancang untuk mendukung para seniman dalam mengembangkan proyek-proyek kreatif mereka. Fasilitas tempat tinggal yang kami sediakan bersifat fungsional dan nyaman, memungkinkan seniman untuk tinggal sekaligus bekerja selama masa residensi.

Durasi residensi bersifat fleksibel dan ditentukan berdasarkan karakter proyek yang diajukan serta ketersediaan pendanaan. Kami terbuka terhadap berbagai bentuk kolaborasi, baik dalam manajemen proyek, penyusunan program kuratorial, maupun perencanaan anggaran, sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan ketertarikan masing-masing seniman.

Perlu diketahui bahwa saat ini Studio Plesungan belum menyediakan dukungan dana untuk perjalanan atau produksi karya. Namun, kami dengan senang hati akan menerbitkan surat dukungan bagi seniman yang hendak mengajukan permohonan pendanaan eksternal, serta membantu dokumentasi yang dibutuhkan untuk keperluan pengajuan hibah atau sponsorship.

Kami mengundang seniman yang didukung secara mandiri atau melalui institusi untuk mendaftar, dan juga membuka ruang dialog dengan mitra yang berminat untuk mengembangkan kerangka residensi bersama atau program pertukaran kreatif.

Artist-in-Residency

Studio Plesungan offers a modest yet welcoming residency program designed to support artists in the development of their creative projects. Our accommodations are simple but functional, providing artists with a comfortable space to live and work during their stay.

The duration of each residency is flexible and determined based on the nature of the proposed project and available funding. We are open to a wide range of collaborations—whether in project management, curatorial programming, or budget planning—depending on the needs and interests of the artist.

Please note that Studio Plesungan does not currently provide funding for travel or production costs. However, we are happy to issue letters of support for artists seeking external funding and can assist with documentation for grant or sponsorship applications.

We encourage artists who are self-funded or supported by institutions to apply, and we welcome conversations with partners interested in co-developing residency frameworks or creative exchange programs.

Program Artist-in-Transit

Program Artist-in-Transit ditujukan bagi seniman, kurator, penulis, dan peneliti di bidang seni dan budaya yang sedang dalam perjalanan melintasi Indonesia dan ingin singgah sejenak di Solo. Program ini menawarkan residensi singkat selama maksimal dua minggu, sebagai ruang jeda, merefleksikan praktik, dan terhubung dengan ekosistem kreatif lokal.

Studio Plesungan menyediakan rumah tinggal sederhana, makan harian, serta akses ke ruang studio (berdasarkan ketersediaan dan kebutuhan). Lingkungannya tenang, suportif, dan ideal untuk istirahat jangka pendek, riset informal, atau refleksi artistik.

Sebagai bagian dari program ini, kami mengundang partisipan untuk berbagi praktik mereka dalam bentuk presentasi publik yang santai, seperti artist talk, diskusi terbuka, atau ceramah. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk membuka ruang pertukaran pengetahuan dan mempertemukan seniman tamu dengan seniman lokal serta masyarakat yang lebih luas.

Program Artist-in-Transit menjadi wadah pertemuan artistik, pembelajaran lintas budaya, dan pertukaran kreatif yang spontan.

Artist-in-Transit

The Artist-in-Transit program is designed for artists, curators, writers, and researchers in the fields of art and culture who are traveling through Indonesia and wish to spend a short time in Solo. This program offers a brief residency of up to two weeks, allowing visitors to pause, reflect, and connect with the local creative scene.

Studio Plesungan provides a modest house for accommodation, daily meals, and access to studio space when available and needed. The environment is quiet, supportive, and ideal for short-term rest, informal research, or artistic reflection.

In exchange, we kindly ask participating artists to share their practice through a casual public presentation, such as an artist talk, lecture, or open discussion. This allows for knowledge exchange and fosters dialogue between visiting and local artists, as well as the broader community.

The Artist-in-Transit program is a space for temporary artistic encounters, cross-cultural learning, and spontaneous creative exchange.