Sixi International Artist-in-Residence

The Sixi International Artist-in-Residence Project 2027 offers emerging artists from around the world the opportunity to spend three months living and creating in Nanjing, China.

Organized by Sixi Museum, a non-profit contemporary art institution, the residency supports artistic experimentation, interdisciplinary research, and international cultural exchange.

For 2027, the program will select four artists across two residency periods:

• Spring: March – May 2027

• Autumn: September – November 2027

Each residency lasts three months, with specific dates arranged according to the selected artists' preferences and the program schedule.

Residency Themes

Applicants must propose a project addressing one of two themes:

1. Flux and Imprints: Contemporary Echoes of Migration History

This theme explores migration, cultural reconstruction, historical memory, and identity. Artists are encouraged to examine family histories, colonial legacies, personal narratives, and the relationships between historical archives and contemporary experiences.

2. Folds of Text: Cross-Media Intertextuality and Intervention

This theme encourages interdisciplinary experimentation involving literature, linguistics, music, sound, visual arts, and other creative media. Artists can explore new ways of combining, transforming, and interpreting different forms of expression.

What Does the Residency Cover?

The program provides financial and practical support, including:

• Round-trip international flights

• Visa application costs

• Insurance during the residency

• Private accommodation or a private loft studio

• Workspace and technical assistance

• Financial support for artistic materials and production

• Airport pickup and local orientation

• English–Mandarin translation assistance

• Opportunities to connect with local artists and cultural institutions

The exact amount of financial support is not specified and may depend on the project's requirements.

Who Can Apply?

The residency welcomes artists from all disciplines and nationalities.

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old

• Be available for the full three-month residency

• Have sufficient spoken and written English or Mandarin

• Submit an artistic proposal related to one of the two residency themes

• Demonstrate a clear artistic vision and the ability to complete the proposed project

Formal university enrollment or a specific academic degree is not required in the published eligibility criteria.

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare:

1. CV: Personal and professional background, including a profile photograph.

2. Artistic portfolio: Previous artistic work, projects, experience, and achievements.

3. Residency proposal: Motivation, artistic concept, preliminary project plan, required materials or equipment, preferred residency dates, and accommodation preferences.

Important Dates

• Application deadline: November 15, 2026 (Beijing Time, UTC+8)

• Selection results: By mid-February 2027

• Spring residency: March – May 2027

• Autumn residency: September – November 2027