Call for 2024 ICCI ART VALLEY PROGRAM Visiting Artists (Education Oriented)

International Artists are expected to

I.Have academic background in higher education, i.e., institute/university/academy of art.

II. Have demonstrated experience in long-term artistic creation, with different art genre practices or cultural backgrounds. This project will prioritize artists engaged in interdisciplinary art, digital art, traditional painting, and other forms of mixed-media art practices.

III. Deliver 1-2 public lecture(s), workshop(s) or other activitie(s) according to the contract. Please provide a BRIEF introduction of your ideas for conducting public programs during the residency in your application.

IV. Have fluent English public speech skills.

V. Bring at least 5 completed works to Shanghai for exhibition purposes.

VI. Donate 2 existing artworks to SJTU for the permanent exhibition. (Submit a list of at least 5 artworks for the SJTU Committee's selection of 2 pieces for donation.)

Ⅶ. Actively engage in the visits, lecures, workshops, and exhibitions planned by organizer.

Ⅷ. Participate fully in the Program (November 1 to December 15, 2024) and ensure artistic creations are carried out in the studio within the working days of the Program.

Benefits

Applicants who have been approved by the organizing committee can receive at least 10,000 yuan in project funding (including lecture/workshop fees and material allowances, according to your background and experience). Additionally, we’ll provide reimbursement based on the following conditions:

a. Round-trip airfare (economy class) from your departure city to Shanghai.

b. Accommodation in a hotel or apartment near the SJTU campus.

c. Participation in a group exhibition at a prominent gallery in downtown Shanghai and at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University History Museum.

d. Participate in artistic activities and engage in communication and cooperation with Chinese local artists.

e. Get acquainted with top Chinese artists and knowledge of Chinese culture.

f. Enjoy organized visits to contemporary galleries and art exhibitions in Shanghai.

g. Showcase your profile and artworks on ICCI’s tailored online virtual platforms, the ICCI ART VALLEY official website, and other official media channels.

h. Secure a permanent exhibition space for your donated works at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

i. Benefit from promotion and media coverage of your art practice in China.

j. Receive assistance from 1-2 student assistant(s) with lectures, exhibition preparation, and other related tasks.

Notes

a. Visiting scholars are advised to arrange their own travel insurance as needed.