2021’s open call for

Points Center for Contemporary Art’s International Artist Residency Program 

has begun!

Points’ spring 2021 international artist residency program is recruiting resident artists, curators, and contemporary art researchers for 1-3 month residencies. The application deadline is March 1st, 2021. 

In addition to focusing on artistic creation during the stay and experiencing life and traditional Chinese culture in the ancient water town of Jinxi, the Points Center’s staff is on hand to assist the artist in solving any problems encountered in their creative endeavors and daily life. 

In addition to this, you will also get:

 Funding and support 

• Domestic round trip transportation subsidy not exceeding CNY1200, international transportation subsidy not exceeding CNY5000;

• Monthly living allowance of CNY5000 (pre-tax);

• Living space and studio space;

• Facilities: exhibition space, woodworking room, small theater/screening space;

• Resources: staff assistance, events and exhibition promotion;

• Exhibition: an exhibition before the end of the residency;

During the course of the project, major figures from various industries may occasionally make an appearance, and for the purposes of sharing their experience and ideas, we ask artists make themselves available for face-to-face, in-depth exchange about their creative process, and more so with the other artists who also undertaking residencies during the same period. 

In this way, all parties can work towards having a richer network of contacts and resources to understand trends and areas of contemporary art in a global context.

 Before applying, you should know: 

• Application eligibility requirements: Age 25 years or older; Applicant is the original creator of works.

• Entry requirements: We hope that the artist will provide a public education activity before the end of the residency period. It can be any of an eclectic style of lecture, open studio, workshop, forum, presentation, etc.

• Screening mechanism: Points jury members will screen applicants and select one candidate for the award.

• We will inform the selected artist by email and publish it on the official websites, WeChat public accounts, and Facebook pages.

• Applying artists must comply with local laws and regulations during the residency period.

• Due to the pandemic situation, participants need to follow the latest condition

 Application method

Applications must be submitted in Chinese and English.

• Visit the Residency page of the Points Art website (www.pointsart.org) - on the About Residency Program page, click to download the Points International Residency Application Form and fill it out carefully.

• The artist's latest resumé.

• The artist’s portfolio submitted as a PDF document (video art requires a website link. Please do not mail personal documents. We maintain no obligation to return the original materials to sender.)

• After you have prepared the above information, please send the materials to info@pointsart.org and write “Points Residency” in the subject line of the email.

Go forth!