Art residency programs started in Europe and became popular in the 20th century. They give artists time, space, and resources to work in a new place.

Luke Schneider and Nguyễn Trà My started Rare Sea to help the community and artists. It has a gallery, workshops, and a residency program.

Some artworks at Rare Sea include 'the forest lives as unfinished film reels' by Aliansyah Caniago, Hoàng Vũ, and Rab.

Rare Sea's first exhibition was 'the forest lives as unfinished film reels'. The team showed us around the building, which has shared studio space.

Luke Schneider is a co-founder of Rare Sea.

The studio space at Rare Sea is where artists work and meet people. Movement is key, and artists must engage with Saigon and its history.

Rare Sea's studio space can be used for additional studio space or events.

Rare Sea helps artists with their projects and arranges field trips. The program introduces international artists to Vietnam and raises visibility for Vietnamese artists.

After visiting Rare Sea, we went to Đà Lạt, which has a peaceful and somber vibe. We met Nguyễn Trung Hiền, the founder of Phố Bên Đồi Creative Studio.

Đà Lạt has greenhouses, farms, and windmills on its outskirts.

Đà Lạt is a city of education, research, and leisure. It has a cool climate and a diverse agricultural landscape.

Nguyễn Như Bảo Khánh helps with a youth orchestra at Phố Bên Đồi, and Nguyễn Trung Hiền is the founder.

Phố Bên Đồi has a large physical location with event spaces, studios, and a library. Artists can engage with the community and lead workshops.

Phố Bên Đồi's co-working space, ceramics studio, cafe, and multipurpose space are available for artists.

Cù Rú is a bar and artist residency program in Đà Lạt. It has a unique and quirky atmosphere.

Art is always on display at Cù Rú, along with found objects and distilled rượu.

Cù Rú started in Saigon as a space for friends and artists to meet and have fun. It moved to Đà Lạt in 2020.

Cù Rú has a calm and accepting vibe at all hours of the day.

Artists at Cù Rú work in private studios and have access to workshops. They can experiment and develop projects in a nature-oriented environment.

Artwork by Nguyễn Kim Tố Lan and Dương Văn Tốn is on display in one of the studios.

Cù Rú has a laid-back ethos, but it attracts skilled and dedicated artists. The space hosts music nights and exhibitions.

Nguyễn Kim Tố Lan is a co-founder of Cù Rú and an artist who works in many genres.

Our visit to the southern artist residencies showed their diversity in terms of vibes, resources, and structure.