A Journey Through Time and Space, a Nomadic Residency in Mongolia

Red Corner International Residency has launched A Journey Through Time and Space, a unique two-week nomadic residency program for artists, writers, curators, and other art practitioners around the world, offering an opportunity to explore the contemporaneity and the ancient living tradition coexisting today in Mongolia. The program offers participants specific areas for research, including the contemporary art scene in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar and an extraordinary nomadic lifestyle and wilderness in the countryside of Mongolia.

It is a self-funded residency program designed for those seeking new experience, an inspiration source for their artistic practices and networking opportunities. Residency staff will provide all necessary support for artists applying for a grant to cover program-related expenses.

Duration of the program
First cohort: 14 to 28 Jul 2025
Second cohort: 1 to 15 Aug 2025

Program includes:

• Artists studio visits in Ulaanbaatar
• Horseback riding tour in Terelj National Park
• Trip to Ikh Gazriin Chuluu, a majestic granite formation in the Gobi Desert
• Staying with nomadic family

Fee for participation

The total fee for the participation is 1.900USD, excluding international travel. Fee includes airport pick-up, accommodation, food, off-road travels, organization of trips, studio visits and meetings. Most of the costs occur on off-road travel. We encourage artists to apply for funds from international organizations or funding organizations of their respective countries. For the selected applicants, the residency will provide letters and information necessary for obtaining visas and grants. The program will require artists to have travel insurance. Selected applicants will be required to pay the 50% deposit three months in advance.

Accommodation 

Artists will spend 5 days at the beginning and 3 days by the end of the program in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar. Residency will arrange centrally located shared apartments for the participants. A day trip to Terelj Park will not require accommodation.

In Ikh Gazriin Chuluu, artists will stay in Ger for 3 nights provided by a local camp. Ger (often called yurt) is a round-shaped traditional Mongolian housing with a cone-like roof, covered by felt under canvas, which is used for thousands of years as a family dwelling by nomads. Each ger will have 3–4 beds, so artists need to share the space. The camp has a toilet and shower.

While visiting a nomadic family for 3 days, artists will stay in a camping tent. Residency will provide a small-sized tent, sleeping bag and mattress for each artist. The place will not have a shower and mother nature will be used as a toilet.

Meals

In Ulaanbaatar, artists can prepare their meals at their apartments using the kitchen amenities provided. Grain products, tea, coffee, cookies, basic vegetables, meat, egg, and ingredients will be provided. In the countryside, the residency staff will arrange meals at local camps and offer food prepared by host families.