RES ARTIST

Res Artis: Worldwide Network of Arts Residencies is a 32-year-old network of arts residency operators from around the globe. Operating from our international office in Australia, our network comprises more than 650+ vetted Members in over 80 countries. We are the worldwide professional body for the field, ensuring sustainability and growth by providing capacity building tools for our Members through face-to-face meetings and digital platforms. We support and connect residencies, engage and advocate the importance of residencies in today’s society, and provide recommendations towards cultural mobility research and policy.

Res Artis is the international peak body for artist residencies, connecting the sector through digital platforms and live gatherings for promotion, networking, and learning.

The mission of Res Artis is to contribute to a thriving global arts ecology by leading best practice for the field of artist residencies through:

• promoting fairness / best practice for residency hosts, guest artists, and communities;
• providing leadership and learning that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
• focusing on connection, collaboration and exchange; and
• encouraging environmental, social, cultural, and economic sustainability.