Eligibility

1. Have teaching experience at a university or art institution, or experience organizing public lectures or academic seminars; 2. Maintain an active artistic practice with experience in diverse artistic traditions or cultural contexts. Priority will be given to artists working in interdisciplinary media, digital art, easel painting, or other integrated media practices; 3. Organize 1–2 public events during the residency, such as lectures or workshops. Please briefly outline your proposed concept or ideas in the application; 4. Demonstrate fluent English presentation skills and strong cross-cultural communication abilities; 5. Donate two artworks for permanent collection at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (please provide a list of at least five works from which the committee may select); 6. Actively participate in activities organized by ICCI, including visits, lectures, workshops, and exhibitions; 7. Fully commit to the residency period (November 1 – December 15, 2026) .

Number of Participants

The 2026 ICCI ART VALLEY PROGRAM – International Visiting Scholars Activities invites artists and scholars from around the world to engage in an innovative residency that explores artistic practice across multiple dimensions. Through residency-based creation, participants will embark on a cross-media, cross-cultural, and cross-spatial exploration of contemporary art. At a time when technologies such as artificial intelligence and spatial computing are reshaping artistic expression, the program focuses on three key directions: Art and Technology – exploring new creative boundaries through the interaction between digital and material forms; Humanistic Dialogue – fostering cross-cultural understanding through artistic exchange; Urban Engagement – responding to themes of urban transformation while strengthening the connection between people and the city. ICCI is now publicly recruiting 5–6 international visiting artists or scholars to participate in the 2026 ICCI ART VALLEY PROGRAM.

Deadline

July 14, 2026 16:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

July 30, 2026 16:00 UTC

Duration

November 01, 2026 - December 15, 2026

Funding

• RMB8,000.00 stipend (one-time)

Costs

• RMB8,000.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Ceramic Facility, Computer Lab, Conference Rooms, Co-Working, Gallery, Individual Studio, Installation Space, Library, Print Shop, Sculpture Facility, Shared Studio, Sound Studio, VR Studio

Housing

Apartment, Kitchen, Private Bathroom

Public Programs

Community Engagement , Courses, Discussion, Exhibition, Grant, Open Studios, Performances, Pitch Night, Seminars, Teaching Exchange, Visiting Professionals, Workshops

Disciplines

Artificial Intelligence, Ceramics, Conceptual Art, Curatorial, Digital Manufacturing, Digital Media, Fiber Arts, Illustration, Installation, Land Art, Mixed Reality, Multimedia, Painting, Public Art, Scholar, Sculpture, Sound Art, Video Art, Video Games, Virtual Reality, Visual Arts

Languages

English, Mandarin

Program Description

Applicants selected by the organizing committee will receive a minimum project grant of RMB 8,000, which can be used for artistic production materials and materials for lectures or workshops during the residency. Additional support includes: a. Round-trip airfare (economy class) from the artist’s departure city to Shanghai; b. Accommodation throughout the residency period; c. Exhibition installation and setup costs for the group exhibition; d. Opportunities to participate in artistic exchange and collaboration with local artists; e. Opportunities to engage in dialogue with Chinese artists and gain insight into Chinese culture; f. Organized visits to art museums, galleries, and exhibitions in Shanghai; g. Promotion of artworks through ICCI ART VALLEY website, and official media channels; h. Permanent exhibition of donated works at Shanghai Jiao Tong University; i. Promotion and media exposure for participating artists and their artistic practice; j. Support from 1–2 assistants.