2024 Tasmania Artist Residency Project in Huangshan City, China
Open Call for Visual Artists from Tasmania
1, Project Introduction
The 2024 Tasmania Artists Residency Project in Huangshan City of China (TARP) is a non-profit cultural exchange program aimed at building friendly, cultural and artistic activities and relationships with Chinese and Australian artists. The project has been initiated by the Contemporary Chinese-Australian Art Association (CCATInc) and jointly planned and organized by Yongsheng Culture and Art Development Co., Ltd. (YCAD) in Huangshan City, Anhui Province, China. It has received support from the School of Creative Arts and Media of the University of Tasmania, Contemporary Art Tasmania, and Moonah Arts Centre. The project has been delayed due to the pandemic and is open to Tasmanian artists for the first time this year with plans to offer an ongoing annual residency. A selected artist will have the opportunity to undertake the residency once a year.
In order to promote artistic exchange and cultural interaction between China and Australia, the project aims to facilitate cultural and artistic exchange visits between Chinese and Tasmanian artists. Through short-term or medium-term residencies artists will make works and explore the influence of different cultural atmospheres and geographical environments. Participants will gain inspiration and use their artistic knowledge and skills to create and express insights through artistic forms.
CCATInc uses its own cultural connections in China to provide international art and culture researchers with access to China’s traditional cultural resources and local regional characteristics of Chinese culture. CCATInc will provide support for Tasmanian artists who are interested in Chinese culture and art to conduct in-depth research on Chinese culture. They will provide art studios and other facilities and equipment for successful Tasmanian artists during their residency in China, connecting them with Chinese traditional culture, language translation, etc., and ensuring the personal insurance and safety of resident artists such as airport pick-up and drop-off.
2, Residency Introduction
TARP, She County, can accommodate 5 international resident artists at a time. The art park is located in the East China region of China, where the cultural history and natural landscape are rich. The economy belongs to the developed coastal area of China, and the transportation hub is very convenient. There are high-speed railways and highways in the region, it is close to the international metropolis Shanghai, the capital of Zhejiang Province Hangzhou City and capital of the Southern Song Dynasty, and Jingdezhen, the famous porcelain capital of China since Ming Dynasty. The residency is approximately an hour and a half by high-speed rail to Hangzhou and Jingdezhen respectively. The residency is located in the historical ancient city of She County under the jurisdiction of Huangshan City, a 1400-year-old historical city with a population of about 360,000. The city has a subtropical monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 16.4 degrees celsius and four distinct seasons.
01.Natural Landscape of the Art Residency:
a. Huangshan Scenic Area
b. Natural Environment of Ming and Qing Dynasty Ancient Villages
c. Archway Groups
02.Cultural Resources of the Art Residency:
A. Tools and Techniques of Traditional Chinese Painting and Calligraphy
a. Hui Ink Production
b. Inkstone Crafting
c. Xuan Paper Crafting
d. Huangshan's Natural Landforms and Their Connection to Traditional Chinese Landscape Painting
03. Architectural Art and Cultural Forms
a. Ming and Qing Furniture
b. Architectural Characteristics and Forms of Ming and Qing Ancient Dwellings
c. Dwelling Construction Systems and Daily Life
d. Woodcarving, Brick Carving, Stone Carving, and Architectural Decoration
e. Local Traditional Theatre: Huangmei Opera
f. Ceramics, Silver Jewellery, and Decorative Household Items
04.Interactive Resources for Resident Artists:
a. Interaction and Collaboration with Resident Chinese Artists in the Area
b. Visits to Jingdezhen Porcelain Art Zone and Ceramic Creation Bases
c. Artists' Discussion Activities at China Academy of Art in Hangzhou
d. Visits to Creative Parks and Art Galleries in Shanghai
3, Studio
The studio is located in the Yuliangba Scenic Area of Shexian County, owned by Anhui Huangshan Yongsheng Cultural and Art Development Co., Ltd. The Art park's management and funding support are provided by the company.
Within the park, there are resident artists from various regions of China, as well as professional art teachers and designers from art colleges across China who come for short stays, artistic endeavors, and cultural exploration. The park currently hosts four resident artists with expertise in contemporary art, traditional painting, traditional arts, and architectural design (landscape forms).
Pictures of the Art Park:
a. Environmental aspects within the Art Park
b. Accommodation facilities
c.Studios
Recruitment for the 2024 Tasmania Artist Residency Project in Huangshan City, China is beginning!
The recruitment is open from January/ March 01, 2024, to May 30, 2024. There are two residency periods in either spring and autumn. Residency duration is 30 days. The Autumn residency period is from October 15, to November 14, 2024 and the spring residency period is from April 20 to May 19, 2025.
01. How to Apply?
Notes for Artist Applications:
a. Applying artists must work and live in Tasmania.
b. Resident artists should have a background in art and experience in artistic creation, with no restrictions on the choice of artistic medium.
c. Applicants should have a strong interest in Chinese traditional culture and be willing to reside in China for a minimum of one month.
d. Applicants should be in good health and adaptable to Chinese customs and living conditions.
e. Accompanying partners are welcome; however, applicants with school-age children should carefully consider their schooling arrangements.
03. Composition of the Review Committee
• Academic Committee of CCATInc.
Representatives from:
• School of Creative Arts and Media, University of Tasmania
• Moonah Art Centre
• Contemporary Art Tasmania
• Arts Tasmania
05. Residency Fees and Funding
a. Free accommodation of a standard room, approximately 20-25 square meters, equivalent to a Chinese hotel room.
b. Three meals a day are provided free of charge in Chinese style during the residency period (within the contract period).
c. Each artist is provided with a studio space of approximately 50-60 square meters. (There are basic facilities covered and offered for artists, such as chair and table, lighting and electricity, water, and easel etc)
d. Visits and tours of local cultural resources arranged by the residency are provided free of charge.
e. Airport pick-up and drop-off services are provided.
f. Artists are responsible for funding their own materials.
g. Tasmanian artists may consider applying for Arts Tasmania Arts Bridge Grants or other relevant art funding opportunities on their own.
H. Free internet offer in the studio and WiFi signal covering accommodation
02. Assessment Criteria
Resident artists applying for the residency should submit a residency plan, and the selection will be based on the following criteria:
a. The significance of Chinese traditional culture to your creative work.
b. The relevance of the materials you submit and your residency plan.
c. The connection of the research project during the residency to your artistic development.
d. The potential of your project to bring fresh perspectives to the local Tasmanian, Australian, and international art scenes.
04. Resident Artist Application Process
Application Form:
a. Application: Download the form online, complete it, and then submit it online to yesiambaby@outlook.com .
b. Selection: The selection process is conducted jointly by representatives of relevant organizations, including the CCAT Inc. the School of Creative Arts and Media, University of Tasmania, the Moonah Arts Centre, and Contemporary Art Tasmania.
c. Notification: Within 2 months after the application deadline
d. Visa：Within 2 months of receiving the invitation notice
e. Residency: Day of arrival in China and departure from China (Chinese local airport pickup provided)
f. Creative Exploration
g. Exhibition: there are opportunities for exhibiting work in local group exhibitions or as a solo artist but works should be created in China as part of the residency.
✱ online applying
SECTION 1 - Personal Details
SECTION 2 - Acknowledgement