Sixi International Artist-in-Residence Project 2027
Opportunity type: Residence
For: Artists
Deadline: 15/11/26
Rewards: Up to $20,000 + exhibition + mentorship
Location Eligibility: Worldwide
About this opportunity
Sixi Museum, a non-profit art institution in Nanjing, China, is seeking artists of all disciplines and cultural backgrounds for its 2027 Artist-in-Residence Project. Residencies run in two sessions, Spring (March–May 2027) and Autumn (September–November 2027), with exact dates agreed with the selected artists. The project hosts two artists at a time and covers visa fees, round-trip flights, insurance, accommodation and a material allowance. Applications must respond to one of two 2027 themes: “Flux and Imprints: Contemporary Echoes of Migration History” or “Folds of Text: Cross-Media Intertextuality and Intervention”.
Rewards
- A funded residency in Nanjing, China
- Accommodation: one private apartment or one private loft studio
- Covered costs: visa application fees, round-trip flights, insurance for the stay, and a material allowance (no amount stated)
- Production support: financial support based on each project’s needs (no amount stated)
- Personal and technical support: airport pickup, a welcome packet (local maps, SIM card), orientation, a welcome dinner, English–Mandarin translation, project liaison, facility assistance and notice of local art events
- The opportunity to have an exhibition at the end of your stay
Eligibility
- Artists from all disciplines and cultural backgrounds; there are no nationality restrictions
- Must be at least 18 years old when applying and fully capable of completing the entire residency programme
- Must have sufficient spoken and written Chinese Mandarin or English for research and communication
- The application must address one of the two themes, with a compelling rationale, a concrete residency plan and the capability to carry out the project
- Application documents, in English (and Chinese if possible): a CV with profile photo, an artist portfolio, and a residency proposal (motivation, vision, preliminary plan, concept, materials and equipment needed, preferred residency period, and apartment or studio preference)
- Materials that do not meet the requirements will not be reviewed
Entry Fee
Free to enter
How to Apply
Apply using the link: Sixi International Artist-in-Residence Project 2027
All questions regarding this opportunity should be sent to info@siximuseum.com
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