Sixi International Artist-in-Residence Project 2027: Open Call for Artists

About the Residency

Sixi Museum, a non-profit art institution in Nanjing, China, invites applications for its 2027 Spring and Autumn International Artist-in-Residence Project.

Launched in 2024 to support emerging artists, the program facilitates exchange across cultural backgrounds and provides space for artistic research, experimentation and the development of new work.

The residency accommodates two artists at a time and provides living and studio spaces, technical and personnel assistance, and project-based material support. Artists from all disciplines and nationalities are eligible to apply.

Open Call Themes

Applicants must develop a proposal in response to one of the following themes.

1. Flux and Imprints: Contemporary Echoes of Migration History

This theme explores cross-regional mobility, cultural reconstruction and memory. Potential areas of research include overseas Chinese family histories, the legacy of colonialism in Asia, and identity formation within global geopolitical frameworks. Artists are encouraged to examine the relationships between historical archives, oral histories, personal memories and wider historical narratives.

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

This theme approaches text as a fluid medium extending beyond written language. It invites interdisciplinary projects connecting literature, linguistics, music and sound, and visual art. Artists may explore how translating, rearranging or deconstructing different forms of expression can generate new narratives and sensory experiences.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old at the time of application.

• Be able to participate in and complete the full residency.

• Have sufficient spoken and written English or Mandarin Chinese for research and communication.

• Submit a proposal that addresses one of the two themes, explains the rationale for undertaking the residency, and presents a feasible project plan.

Note: There are no nationality restrictions, and applications are open to artists working across disciplines.

Funding and Support

SIXI AiR covers the following expenses and provides:

• Visa application fees.

• Round-trip flights.

• Insurance for the residency period.

• Accommodation in a private apartment or private loft studio.

• Residency personnel and technical assistance.

• A material allowance.

Additional support includes airport pickup, local orientation, a welcome package, translation between English and Mandarin, project liaison, facility assistance and information about local art events.

Residency Requirements

Residents are expected to participate in programme activities, including an artist talk, workshop and open studio. At the end of the residency, artists must present a tangible, presentable outcome. An exhibition may also be offered at the conclusion of the program.

Selected artists are expected to donate a selection of the artworks produced during their residency to Sixi Museum.

How to Apply

Prepare the following documents in English; Chinese translations may also be included where possible:

CV with profile photograph: Ensure that all personal information is accurate and complete.

Artist portfolio: Include relevant artistic experience, representative works and projects, and an overview of your practice.

Residency proposal: Explain your motivation, the project you intend to develop, your preliminary work plan, the overall concept, anticipated material and equipment requirements, preferred residency period, and preference for an apartment or studio.

• Combine all application documents into a single PDF or ZIP file and email it to info@siximuseum.com with the subject line “Residency Application.”

• The Sixi AiR Committee will assess applications and may conduct video interviews where necessary. Applicants will receive a final decision no later than mid-February 2027.
  
  
• Please note that application materials that do not meet the specified requirements will not be reviewed.

• International applicants should allow sufficient time for visa processing, generally at least two to three months in advance.

• Questions: Email info@siximuseum.com with the subject line “Residency Inquiry.”
  
  
• Application deadline: 15 November 2026, Beijing Time (GMT+8).

NESR Art Foundation Residency 2027: Open Call for Emerging Artists from Five African Countries

About the Residency

The NESR Art Foundation invites emerging artists from Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and São Tomé and Príncipe to apply for its 2027 residency program in Luanda, Angola.

The programme aims to strengthen relationships between artists and curators through practical and theoretical mentorship, while connecting residents with Angola’s social and cultural scene and international arts professionals.

The foundation welcomes six artists each year across three 10-week sessions, hosting two artists at a time.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old.

• Be citizens of and currently based in Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique or São Tomé and Príncipe.

• Be emerging artists seeking to develop their practice and able to explain how the residency would support their professional growth.

Priority will be given to artists who have not yet benefited from international exhibitions or institutional support.

Note: Artist collectives are not eligible to apply.

Funding and Support

Selected artists will receive:

• A fully furnished artist studio.

• Accommodation in shared facilities.

• A stipend for living expenses, paid in local currency.

• A production grant managed by the foundation.

• Return travel to and from Angola for residents traveling from other eligible countries.

• An Angolan visa.

• Mentoring sessions with curators from the foundation’s artistic committee.

Note: Any expenses not explicitly covered by the program remain the responsibility of the selected artist.

Residency Periods

Selected applicants will join one of three 2027 editions:

• February–April 2027

• May–July 2027

• October–December 2027

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted in English or Portuguese. Prepare the following materials:

Artist portfolio: Include recent projects, artworks, exhibitions, workshops and previous residencies.

Proof of nationality: Submit a passport and national identity card in PDF format. Documents must remain valid for more than six months.

Artist statement: Write 10 lines explaining your artistic practice.

Motivation statement: Write 10 lines explaining why you want to participate in the residency.

Images of previous work: Include 10 high-resolution images of projects, artworks or exhibitions. Unrealised proposals may also be included. Each image must have a caption and a five-line description incorporated into the portfolio.

Note: For video or film work, include links in the portfolio rather than sending separate attachments by email. The total size of attachments must not exceed 4 MB.

Submit your application through the official online form:

Apply to the NESR Art Foundation Residency 2027

Applications close on 20 November 2026 at 11:30 p.m. Angola time. Late submissions will not be considered.

Applicants will be notified of the artistic committee’s decision by 31 December 2026.

SAVAGE Emerging Artist Competition 2027: Open Call for Artists of the African Diaspora

Art Melanated invites emerging artists from the African diaspora to apply for the 2027 SAVAGE Emerging Artist Competition. Under the theme Unlimited: What Becomes Possible When You Are Truly Free, the competition seeks work that challenges conventions, expands perspectives and explores the possibilities of artistic freedom.

Selected finalists will be presented in the SAVAGE Exhibition before an audience of collectors, curators, arts professionals, institutions and cultural organizations.

Who can apply?

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old at the time of submission.

• Identify as an artist from the African diaspora.

• Be actively developing a professional artistic practice and building national or international recognition.

• Not have held a major solo exhibition at a museum.

• Not be currently represented by a major commercial gallery.

Note: Artists based anywhere in the world are eligible to apply.

Eligible media

The competition accepts:

• Painting

• Drawing

• Mixed media

• Sculpture

• Textile and fibre arts

Note: Photography, digital art, AI-generated artwork, video, installation and performance art are not eligible.

What to submit

Applicants must submit three to five original artworks that respond to the theme Unlimited: What Becomes Possible When You Are Truly Free.

All submitted works must be available for exhibition and sale if selected. Two-dimensional works must arrive professionally framed, where appropriate, and ready to hang. Sculptural works must be fully prepared for exhibition.

Award

The Grand Prize winner will receive US$10,000, along with recognition at the SAVAGE Exhibition. The award recognizes one artist whose work demonstrates a strong response to the theme and contributes to the competition’s focus on emerging artistic voices.

How to apply

Submit your application and artwork through the official online submission portal:

Apply to the SAVAGE Emerging Artist Competition 2027

Deadline: 1 December 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). Finalists will be notified by 15 January 2027.

No fixed deadline. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

About the Grant

The Pollock-Krasner Foundation provides unrestricted grants to professional visual artists to support the continued development of their work and enable them to pursue their artistic practice.

The funding is awarded based on each applicant’s individual circumstances and is intended to provide artists with flexibility in how they support their work.

Applications are accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis, with no fixed annual deadline.

Eligibility

The grant is open to professional visual artists working primarily in:

* Painting

* Sculpture

* Works on paper, including printmaking

Applicants must have an established professional exhibition and award history and be actively exhibiting current work in professional galleries, museums or recognized exhibition spaces.

Applicants are required to:

* Have a minimum of 10 exhibitions within the past 10 years at professional galleries, museums or recognized exhibition spaces.

* Submit images of artwork completed within the past 10 years.

* Demonstrate a professional record of exhibitions and awards.

Students and artists seeking funding for academic study are not eligible. PhD candidates are not considered students under the foundation’s funding guidelines.

The foundation does not accept applications from artists whose primary practices are in photography, video or film, performance art, graphic or commercial art, illustration, craft, or generative and AI-generated art.

Grant Support

Selected artists may receive up to US$50,000, depending on their individual circumstances. Most grants are approximately US$35,000.

The funding is unrestricted, allowing recipients to determine how best to support their artistic practice. The grant is intended to cover a one-year period.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the foundation’s online application system. Applications sent by post, email or fax will not be considered.

Prepare the following materials:

1. Completed online application form.

2. Cover letter.

3. Artist statement.

4. Current CV or résumé, including exhibition history.

5. Ten digital images of recent artwork.

6. Image identification list corresponding to the submitted images.

7. Contact details for three professional references.

Note: Image quality is an important part of the assessment, as the review panel places significant weight on the submitted artwork. Ensure that all images are clear, accurately identified and consistent with the foundation’s submission requirements.

Application Review and Reapplication

Applications are reviewed by a panel of experienced art professionals. The foundation acknowledges all complete applications, and the review process typically takes 9–12 months. Applicants may be contacted if additional information is required.

Previous grant recipients must wait two years after the end of their grant period before applying again. Artists whose applications were declined must wait two years from the date of their last submission.

Reapplications must include new images that were not submitted in previous applications.

Important: Applications must be complete and accurate. Incomplete or incorrect information, unverifiable references, exhibitions or artwork that do not meet the foundation’s criteria, or failure to follow application instructions may result in automatic disqualification.

Apply through the official foundation website:

Pollock-Krasner Foundation – How to Apply⁠

Note: No fixed deadline; applications accepted year-round