Photography Residencies in China

Name of Residency: 2415 Art Residency2415艺术驻地是一个独立的、由艺术家运营的非营利驻地项目，促进艺术发展、跨学科交流和特定的现场探索。驻地位于中国丽江省2415米，为艺术家提供了一个独特的环境、省份、时间和交通相互组成，以同样的方式塑造艺术体验。2415 既象征着我们的海拔高度，也寓意着一种扭曲的时间感——在午夜与未知交错之处，模糊了时间的界限，从而创造出探索新的维度。艺术家们邀请驻地的地理和概念环境，让地域和景观影响他们的视角、方式和艺术创作过程。在2415艺术驻留计划中，我们鼓励实验、研究驱动的项目和跨学科合作。我们的驻留计划为艺术家、作家、策展等创意思想家提供了一个平台，让他们走出惯常的环境，接触丽江丰富的文化历史、传统的纳西族遗产和高领生态。我们的主要目标： 为艺术家提供时间和空间来开发新项目，支持艺术研究和实验。 鼓励创作现场特定和自然灵感的作品，响应丽江独特的街区、环境和文化。 通过艺术家讲座、研讨会和社区参与促进跨文化对话。 为深度思考、创意制作和跨交流学科提供沉浸式休憩场所。 驻留活动和结构： 独立工作室时间——艺术家有专门的时

Name of Residency: About Art ResidenceWe would like to provide housing and exhibition after 3 months of art creating, any forms of art are welcomed.We are located in the heart of artists commuity in Shanghai, near old water town, walking distance to subway to anywhere in the city. Residency Programme since: 2020Description of Organisation: We are an artists house with painting studio, we would like to host artists from all over the world and help them to curate art exhibition.Organisation founde

ACENTRICSPACE

No.12, China

Name of Residency: ACENTRICSPACE Artist in ResidenceACENTRICSPACE Artist in Residency encourages young artists to continue their practice upon graduation and practicing artists to be kept inspired. ACENTRICSPACE AiR aims to provide all artists with an ideal creative and living environment. It opens to all contemporary artists throughout the year,  during the residency, artists are encouraged to create a new body of work and engage in conversation with artists from China and around the world.Resi

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.

Gen Gallery

Gen Gallery, China

Name of Residency: Gen Gallery International ResidenciesThe residency program will be open to contemporary artists from all media and disciplines that include painting, photography, installation, performance, sculpture and new media arts.Our objective is to focus on emerging and younger artists. However, Gen Gallery values and encourages inter-generational exchange by keeping the program open to senior artists as well.A key objective of the Gen Gallery residency program is to promote and foster

Name of Residency: Artist Residency in beautiful Hainan, ChinaWhy do we launch residency programs?We believe nowadays it has been more urgent than ever to build a creative community across different cultures and backgrounds, not in the sense of what the internet boasts of having brought about to the world. With the increasingly connected world by social media and e-commerce, the boosting availability of goods and products has evidently pushed people’s energy outward to conveniently gain anything

Swatch Art Peace Hotel

Shanghai, China

The Swatch Art Peace Hotel artist residency in Shanghai is a unique cultural initiative that combines artistic creation with the vibrant energy of the city. Established by Chema Alvargonzalez and supported by Memoria Artística Chema Alvargonzalez, it focuses on creative exchange among international artists. The residency is situated in a historic modernist-style building, fostering an inspiring environment for artists. The program invites a diverse range of contemporary artists, including dancers, musicians, photographers, filmmakers, and writers, to live and work in the heart of Shanghai. During their stay, artists contribute an artistic "trace," enriching the residency's legacy. The Swatch Art Peace Hotel embraces artistic freedom and encourages artists to explore new ideas and collaborations. This residency is known for its strong connection to the global art scene and its commitment to supporting artistic development in a dynamic urban setting.

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.

WilderHaven

Chengdu, China

WilderHaven is an artist-founded initiative based in Southwest China that fosters cross-cultural dialogue and interdisciplinary creation in deeply immersive rural settings. Founded in 2024, it offers artist and writer residencies in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou, engaging directly with the region’s diverse landscapes and minority cultures. The residency supports visual artists, writers, musicians, performers, and designers through flexible programs designed to bridge global practices with local traditions. With small cohorts and a balance of solitude and community, WilderHaven emphasizes experimentation, collaboration, and critical inquiry. Participants have access to studios, cultural excursions, and local engagement opportunities with ethnic Yi and Lisú communities. Group and pop-up exhibitions offer residents ways to showcase work locally and in major Chinese cities. Family-friendly accommodations, bilingual support, and curated events make it accessible to a broad range of creatives. The program is primarily self-funded but offers merit-based stipends to reduce participation costs for selected artists.