residency open call

NY20+ continues to dig into indigenous culture and will utilize Chengdu elements, Bashu Culture, traditional art and other media to develop the residency program, and promote the diversity of art and culture in Chengdu and other regions.

Applicants can refer to Bashu culture and traditional Chinese handicrafts, or choose any kind of Bashu or traditional elements, patterns, historical stories, craftsmanship and etc. for using them in the art creation without limitation of creation forms. NY20+ will select the residency project plans submitted by applicants and then provide the selected ones with related academic support and opportunity for exhibition and exchanges.

 

Description of residency program

  • Residence Duration

Minimum 7 days (based on the specific project plan)

 

  • Deadline

Ongoing

 

  • Disciplines

Open to artists, designers, art students or groups, art lovers or craftsman from various disciplines all over the world.

 

  • Support from NY20+
  • Studio/ workspace

Private or shared studios/workspaces are provided with basic art materials and other materials can be financed according to applicant’s project within a limited budget.

 

  • Accommodation
  1. Private or shared bedrooms are furnished and equipped.
  2. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided at a regular time in residence. Any special requirements should be negotiated in advance.
  3. NY20+ is only responsible for the accommodation within the residence.

 

  • Technical assistance

If any kind of technical assistance is needed according to the artist residency project, applicant can negotiate with NY20+ in advance.

 

  • Exhibition and promotion
  1. NY20+ will build web-pages in both Chinese and English for applicant’s promotion in China.
  2. NY20+ has the right to use applicants’ portfolio (including applicants’ portraits and CVs, artworks, audios, videos, images, texts and etc.) for related online and off-line promotion activities.
  3. Applicants will have opportunities to open workshops according to the residency plan.
  4. Applicants will have chances to participate in annual group exhibition, salons, lectures, seminars, and other related exchanges according to the artworks’ disciplines and styles.

 

  • Cooperation

Both long-term and short-term cooperation in different forms is on the table. More details, please e-mail us.