Jingdezhen Artists-in-Residence Program
Welcome to our Artists-in-Residence Program in Jingdezhen, China! Located in the heart of the world’s porcelain capital, our program offers a creative space for both emerging and established visual artists. The residency fosters intellectual and professional growth, providing a chance to focus on art-making free from everyday pressures. Artists can pursue interdisciplinary projects, receive feedback from prominent visiting artists and critics, and explore new ideas in a community of creatives.
The residency is designed to support artistic development by providing time and space for risk-taking and the pursuit of new projects. Residents are offered housing, studio space, meals, and a variety of community engagement opportunities. We encourage artists to experiment in ceramics, photography, new media, ceramic painting, and sculpture. Applications are open year-round to global artists.
Residency Options & Costs
Residency sessions are approximately 30 days, with each session priced between $750 - $900 depending on timing. The upcoming dates for 2025 are as follows:
- Session 1: Feb. 5 – Mar. 6, 2025 ($900)
- Session 2: Mar. 7 – Apr. 5, 2025 ($750)
- Session 3: Apr. 6 – May 5, 2025 ($900)
- Session 4: May 6 – June 4, 2025 ($750)
- Session 5: June 5 – July 4, 2025 ($750)
- Session 6: July 5 – Aug. 3, 2025 ($750)
- Session 7: Aug. 4 – Sept. 2, 2025 ($750)
- Session 8: Sept. 3 – Oct. 2, 2025 ($900)
- Session 9: Oct. 3 – Nov. 1, 2025 ($900)
- Session 10: Nov. 2 – Dec. 1, 2025 ($750)
- Session 11: Dec. 2 – Dec. 31, 2025 ($900)
Note: Sessions 1, 3, 8, 9, and 11 have higher rates due to fairs, exhibitions, and winter heating costs.
Lodging in JingDeZhen
Our accommodation services cater to individuals working, residing, traveling, or retired in Jingdezhen, China. We offer a range of options including furnished apartments, homestay accommodations, hostels, and hotels, ensuring a comfortable stay for every need.
Artists-in-Residence Environment
Application Form
Click the button below to fill in your Application form with your contact information.
Your resume/CV
Please send us your resume or CV or short biography. Do not repeat uploading.
Statement of Purpose
What you plan to accomplish using the time, space and facilities if you are awarded a residency.
Two references
Two references (including contact information) who can attest to your ability to participate and work within an artistic community. Letters of recommendation are not required.
Images of works
Five to Ten images of work completed within the past three years including: images (up to 5MB each) and/or video (2 mins up to 250MB each). You may include external links or websites or pdfs.
Purchase Membership
The applicant is required to purchase a membership, a $90 non-refundable fee, Submitting an application online, Payment via credit card or by PayPal.
Each resident will be provided with shared accommodations, studio space, and meals. Available housing options include private studios, furnished apartments with shared kitchens, and youth hostels. We recommend booking early to secure your preferred lodging.
General FAQs
Contact Us
ChineseSources.org
B18, Digital Trade Industrial Park, 5th Floor
TBC Trading Center, Changnan New District, Jingdezhen, China
Email: potteryshowcase@outlook.com
Phone: 18918151538
WhatsApp: +1 (307) 533 6270
WeChat: fastbooking
HandBook
Thank you for considering joining us! We're excited to have you in Jingdezhen and hope you'll find inspiration in our mission to enrich lives through art and community. Please take a moment to review the Jingdezhen ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE HANDBOOK for important information. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
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