Artist Residencies in Beijing with Housing

Galerie Urs Meile

Beijing, China

The artist-in-residence program at Galerie Urs Meile in Beijing offers visiting artists, particularly emerging and established Western artists, the opportunity to live and work in the city's vibrant art scene for periods typically ranging from one to six months. It provides a 200 m² residential and working space within an Ai Weiwei-designed complex in the Caochangdi art district, fostering networking, critical discussions, and the development of site-specific projects. The program stimulates new artistic perceptions through immersion in China's cultural environment.

Institute for Provocation

Beijing, China

The Institute for Provocation (IFP) is a Beijing-based independent art workspace, think tank, and curatorial platform that hosts artist residencies focused on the thinking and research process before artwork creation, emphasizing cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural provocations. It supports research, workshops, lectures, and experiments stretching borders between art, architecture, design, and other fields, introducing international artists to local networks since . Residencies provide shared studios and housing in central Beijing's Dongcheng district.

Three Shadows Photography Art Centre

Beijing, China

The Three Shadows Photography Art Centre Artist-in-Residency program in Beijing supports international photographers, artists, curators, and academics focused on photography and video/new media art, offering facilities for living and working in the Caochangdi Art District. Participants receive access to fully furnished quarters, darkrooms, studios, and project support, with opportunities for exhibitions, workshops, and master classes. Founded in by RongRong and inri, the centre provides a comprehensive environment including exhibition halls, a photography library, and publishing house.