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WilderHaven

at WilderHaven · Leyaozhen, China

Rolling applications

No application fee1–4 weeks

This retreat in a remote mountainous region of China provides a calm setting where artists can pursue their work independently while maintaining optional connection to structured activities, with opportunities to interact with the surrounding landscape and community.

Apply with: Apply with: Artist statement · Project proposal · CV · Portfolio (max 10MB, up to…

Eligibility: 21 years or older · Open to all nationalities

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About WilderHaven

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.

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