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prehistoricsoul LAB supported residencies program

Prehistoric LAB offers two Supported Residencies where fees are waived for selected practitioners:

1 November – 1 December 2025
10 February – 10 March 2026

These residencies are intended for artists, researchers, and creatives whose work connects with prehistory, Austronesian worlds, embodied knowledge, ecology, or experimental research practices.

Residencies are self-directed: you shape your own time, projects, and process. We do, however, ask that supported residents contribute a trace of their work, such as a text, reflection, sound or video piece, archive fragment, or informal talk/presentation. This contribution becomes part of the LAB’s ongoing dialogue.

In addition, residents may request access to a modest production budget to support the realization of a project during their stay (for materials, equipment, collaborations, etc.). Budget support is limited and awarded on a case-by-case basis.

We welcome practitioners across disciplines: visual artists, movement and performance makers, sound and music explorers, writers, researchers, archaeologists, anthropologists and those working across or beyond traditional categories.

What We Offer

One month of free accommodation
Access to the 120m² studio, garden, kitchen, and all shared facilities.
A spacious and quiet environment for focused work, reflection, or exploration.
Support in connecting with Balinese culture, local researchers, and artistic communities if desired.

Residency Space

The residency takes place in a large open-plan house, located in Denpasar, Bali’s capital, in a quiet neighbourhood and overlooking the Ayung river, it offers both calm and access to the broader cultural energy of the island. It's around 20 minutes ride to the Sanur beach, 30 minutes ride to Ubud and 45 minutes ride to Canggu.

The house features an upstairs open-plan studio of approximately 120m², providing a spacious area for individual or collaborative work which can also host indoor events/workshops/performances. The downstairs area includes a shared open kitchen, a living space with books and informal seating, and direct access to the garden. The garden also includes a projection area that can accommodate screenings, performances, or other outdoor events.

The studio is equipped with basic tools including tables, lamps, a shared toolkit (scissors, knives, rulers, pliers), extension cords, a Bluetooth speakers, projector, push pins, clips, paper, paint, sketching materials. If your practice requires something specific, feel free to mention it in your application and we will do our best to help source it locally or find a simple solution together. The space has previously hosted dance, theatre, and music events.

Residents are expected to care for the space and one another, following basic house guidelines.

Accommodation options

Shared Studio (group): open-plan living/working space.
Private Room (Yellow Room): 16 m² bedroom in main house.
Pavilion House: 36 m² small house with private bathroom and kitchen.

For Supported Residencies, accommodation type will be assigned based on availability.

Regarding visas, please note we are unable to provide sponsorship. We may however issue an invitation letter in case you would like to apply for additional funding. Most visitors can obtain a 30-day visa upon arrival in Indonesia, which can be extended once for a maximum 60-day stay. We recommend checking official immigration resources for your specific nationality requirements.

Residents should budget for personal expenses, which typically range from €200–€500 per month for food, transportation, and supplies, depending on lifestyle.

Accessibility

The residency space currently has significant accessibility limitations: stairs at all entrances and no wheelchair-adapted bathrooms. We acknowledge that this excludes many individuals, and we are actively working on solutions for future iterations.

If you have specific access needs, mobility, sensory, or health-related, please contact us before applying. We will be happy to explore potential workarounds, though some barriers may unfortunately be unavoidable.

Application

We encourage applicants of all nationalities, cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and disciplines. The LAB is a shared space, we ask residents to actively contribute to an environment of mutual respect and openness.

To apply please submit your application via this form

We will ask for a short statement about yourself, few examples of your work (upload or link to your portfolio or written statement about your practice), preferred session dates and any specific needs or tools your practice requires.

Deadlines

November 2025 residency deadline: 1st of October 2025

February 2026 residency deadline: 15th of December 2025

For further details or questions, please contact us at jonas@prehistoricsoul.net