London | Delfina Foundation 2026 residency for artists based in Southeast Asia

Delfina Foundation, with support from the Network of Asia Pacific Patrons, welcomes applications from artists based in Southeast Asia for a 12-week residency in London from 6 January to 27 March 2026. 

Applicants must be a citizen, or long-term resident, living and working in one of the following countries: Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Viet Nam, Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Lao PDR, Timor-Leste.

Alongside offering practitioners time and space to develop their work, Delfina Foundation residencies offer a programme that includes:

• Opportunities to meet and engage with artists, curators, academics and researchers through organised presentations, studio visits, events, and meals;
• Professional development activities including presentations and crits, portfolio reviews, and mentoring activities to strengthen the artistic practice;
• Collaborative exchange between residents through informal gatherings; and
• Guided visits to museums, galleries, non-profits, artist- run spaces and studios, as well as trips to institutions outside London.

Support

• A return economy-class flight — Airport transfers in the UK
• Reimbursement of visa fee (if required)
• A living allowance of 40 GBP per day
• A materials budget of 1,000 GBP — Local travel pass
• A single bedroom at Delfina Foundation 
• Opportunities to engage in the art scene in UK through structured activities and independent time
• Access to a programme of planned group activities

Delfina Foundation 2026 residency application guidelines

Deadline: 17 August 2025