China

Organizer Information The competition is organized by the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) and the Guangdong Shiwan Ceramics Museum. Shiwan, known as the “Ceramic Capital of Southern China,” holds a 5,000-year history, making it a dynamic “field” for exploring the intersection of tradition and global contemporary art. Title & Theme Field · Boundary (WHERE ENDS […]

Organizer Information: The A4 Residency Art Center, located in Luxelakes, Chengdu, is an independent, non-profit cultural institution. Originally launched in 2011 as part of the A4 Art Museum’s strategy, it transitioned in 2023 into a more independent, multidisciplinary platform focused on community engagement and social mission. Since its inception, it has collaborated with 335 creators […]

Organizer Information The USC–SJTU Institute of Cultural and Creative Industry (ICCI), founded in 2015, is an international school of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China). In collaboration with MANA | Global New Media Art Platform, the ART VALLEY PROGRAM fosters an art ecosystem that integrates cultural industry with academic education. Since its inception, the program has […]

Organizer Information Studio Gallery is a non-profit residency and exhibition space located in the Minhang District of Shanghai. Since 2017, the gallery has hosted international residents from diverse cultural backgrounds, emphasizing the refinement of artistic methods and academic discourse. It relies on its independently operated gallery and social funding to support research, publication, and professional […]

Organizer Information: French Embassy in China, co-organized with Jingdezhen Ceramics University (JCU), and in partnership with The National Manufactories – Sèvres & Mobilier National. Jingdezhen is world-renowned as the “porcelain capital,” producing high-quality ceramics for over 1,700 years. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Third Edition of the Residency Program for a French […]

Organizer Information: Guyan Painting Village & LooLooLook Gallery. Located along the Oujiang River, Guyan Huaxiang is a historic site where art galleries, artist studios, cultural institutions, and exhibition spaces coexist. Today, this artist village attracts more than 150,000 artists and students each year, making it one of the most dynamic creative hubs in China. The […]

Organizer Information: Chengdu Nongyuan International Art Village. As a representative platform for contemporary art and cultural exchange in western China, the village initiates the VISUREAL International Image Art Festival (VIIAF). The festival integrates artistic production with research-driven curatorial inquiry. Title & Description: Applications are open for the 2026 VISUREAL International Image Art Festival (VIIAF). The […]

Organizer Information: Institute for Provocation (IFP) / 激发研究所. IFP is an independent workspace and think tank hosting residencies, research projects, and exhibitions that stretch the borders between art, architecture, and other disciplines. Title & Description: Applications are open for the IFP Residency / 艺术驻地申请. This residency supports research that proposes cross-disciplinary strategies to collect information, […]

Organizer Information: Swatch Group / Swatch Art Peace Hotel. The residency is located in the historic Swatch Art Peace Hotel in Shanghai, offering modern apartments and workshops to foster creative exchange. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Swatch Art Peace Hotel Artist Residency. This residency invites artists to live and work in Shanghai […]