P79 International Artists-in-Residence Program – Fall 2026 Residency Cycle

Location
Poshang Village, Tongling, Anhui Province, China

Open to
Artists, writers, curators, designers, researchers, and interdisciplinary practitioners at all stages of their careers. International applicants are encouraged to apply. Invitation letters and supporting documentation can be provided when required.

Application Fee
No application fee is stated.

Residency Fee
USD $1,100 (RMB ¥7,400) for the three-week residency.
One partially funded residency place is available, reducing the residency fee to USD $800 for one selected participant.

What’s Provided

• Private bedroom and private bathroom

• Shared studio facilities

• Access to a fully equipped shared kitchen

• Outdoor project spaces

• Access to basic hand and power tools

• Field research opportunities

• Community exchange and artistic dialogue

• Guest visitor program with artists, curators, writers, researchers, and other cultural practitioners

• Opportunity to present work through an open studio, artist talk, exhibition, or other public format

• Round-trip transportation between the designated arrival point and P79 at the beginning and end of the residency

What the Artist/Applicant Must Cover

• International travel

• Visa fees

• Personal living expenses

• Health insurance

• Project materials

• Securing their own travel documents and visa (P79 can provide invitation letters if required).

Duration
November 1–21, 2026 (3 weeks).

Deadline
August 30, 2026.

Other Essential Notes

• The 2026 residency will host nine resident artists.

• One partially funded residency place is available.

• Applications are reviewed based on artistic merit, project relevance, and engagement with the local context.

• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a 10–15 minute interview in English or Chinese.