This residency program’s activities are funded by the Fortress Contemporary Arts Foundation to support the artistic expression of an artist's personal views, and through the residency program, experience different art cultures and lifestyles.
Spring Residency Application
Application deadline: 15 March 2019
Residency period: 15 April - 30 June 2019
Location: Points Center for Contemporary Art (No. 1 Wutong Qifeng, Jinxi Ancient Town, Kunshan City, China)
Art types: curatorial, visual art, new media art, video, performance
Number of people: 1
Autumn Residency Application
Application deadline: 1 August 2019
Residence time: 1 September - 30 November 2019
Location: Points Center for Contemporary Art (No. 1 Wutong Qifeng, Jinxi Ancient Town, Kunshan City, China)
Art types: curatorial, visual art, new media art, video, performance
Number of people: 1
Residency funds and supports
Domestic transportation subsidy not exceeding CNY1500, international transportation subsidy not exceeding CNY5000
Monthly living allowance of CNY5000
Pick-up service
Living space and studio space
Facilities: exhibition space, wood workshop, small theater/screening space
Resources: staff assistance, events and exhibition promotion
Exhibition: an exhibition before the end of the residency
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.
Donation: one piece of work in any form
The artist is responsible for
Insurance fees
Visa fees
Other costs not stated above
Application eligibility requirements
Applicants are required to meet all of the following requirements before the application deadline:
Age 25 years and older
Applicant needs to be the original creator of work(s)
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.
Reminder
Applying artists must comply with local laws and regulations during the residency period.
Screening mechanism
Points jury members will screen applicants and select one candidate for the award.
Information announcement
We will inform the selected artist by email and publish it on the official websites, WeChat public accounts, and Facebook pages.