Artists’ & Other Residencies

Rimbun Dahan runs a range of artists’ residencies to encourage visual artists, choreographers and other creative individuals to explore and develop their artistic work. We also run a residency for environmental conservation researchers. Established in 1994, the program has hosted more than 100 individuals who have benefited from the unique atmosphere of Rimbun Dahan to build their own artistic practice. Rimbun Dahan is a member of ResArtis.

Southeast Asian Arts Residency 2026 -- image by Sabiq Hibatulbaqi, resident artist in 2024.

Southeast Asian Arts Residency

For artists of all genres and arts managers from ASEAN nations only, for residencies of 2 months. Providing accommodation, studio space, and living allowance, and limited travel stipend.

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Laura Wills (AUS) in her studio in February 2017

Open Residencies for International Artists

For non-ASEAN artists. Providing accommodation and work space for RM4,000-RM6,000 per month, for any length of residency longer than a month, with access to all Rimbun Dahan community facilities. Applications rolling.

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Conservation Research Writing Residency

Rimbun Dahan now offers short-term residencies, between 2 weeks and 3 months, for researchers in environmental conservation issues who need time and space to write up their research for publication.

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Accommodation for Artists in Local Collaborations

Rimbun Dahan can provide free accommodation to international arts practitioners or arts managers involved in collaborative arts projects with Malaysian artists or visiting Southeast Asian artists.

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FAQs for Resident Artists

Frequently asked questions from resident artists on accommodation, food and cooking, transportation, and other issues commonly arising.

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Accommodation for Artists

Rimbun Dahan has a number of different styles of accommodation provided to resident artists and other guests according to their specific needs and availability.

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