Interdisciplinary Residencies in Vietnam

Heritage Space

Hanoi, Vietnam

Heritage Space is an independent art space in Hanoi, Vietnam, led by artistic director Nguyen Anh-Tuan since 2016, focused on nurturing young Vietnamese artists and bringing contemporary art to the public through exhibitions and publications. The artist residency program invites international artists, curators, and researchers to collaborate with emerging Vietnamese artists for stays of up to two months, centered around specific thematic focuses. It emphasizes cultural exchange, communal house transformations into creative hubs, and innovative approaches to heritage preservation.[5][7]

Nha San Collective

Hanoi, Vietnam

Nha San Collective, based in Hanoi, Vietnam, is a non-profit artist-run space that hosts artist-in-residence programs primarily for international artists, such as Morgan Ohara and Lu Yang, while planning future residencies for local artists. It serves as a platform for experimental art, exhibitions, workshops, performances, and community support, rooted in the legacy of the original Nha San Studio founded in 1998. The collective focuses on pushing artistic boundaries in socio-political contexts through various projects like Skylines with Flying People and In: Act Performance Art Festival.

San Art

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Sàn Art, founded in 2007 in Ho Chi Minh City as an artist-led independent arts organization, previously offered residency programs such as Sàn Art Laboratory (2012-2016), A. Farm (2018-2020), and Sàn Art Studio (launched 2022) to support local and international artists through studio access, production funds, and critical discourse.[1][2][3][5][9] These programs focused on emerging artists from Vietnam and Southeast Asia, providing immersion in the contemporary art scene amid challenges like government regulations.[3][8] The organization is currently on an indefinite break with its physical space closed.[1]