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Art Open Calls in China

Active grants, residencies, and exhibitions for artists in China.

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4 active opportunities linked to China — from local foundations to international programs accepting artists based in or targeting this region. Resolved from location fields, organizers, and verified metadata. Sign in free for interactive maps, AI search, and calendar integration.

Emerging Theater Artists Competition 2026COMPETITIONFully Funded

Emerging Theater Artists Competition 2026

Wuzhen Theater Festival

Logistical support, performance opportunity before an authoritative international jury, and massive critical visibility at one of China's most significant cultural events.

Aug 20, 2026200,000 RMB for Best Drama Award; 60,000 RMB for Best Individual PerformanceWuzhen, Zhejiang Province, China
New Quality Imaging Competition 2026 — GuangdongCOMPETITIONFully Funded

New Quality Imaging Competition 2026 — Guangdong

China (Guangdong) New Quality Imaging Competition

Guangdong–Shenzhen new-quality imaging competition — ¥428,000 prizes plus industry exposure, Wenbao Fair showcase, and digital-asset conversion support.

Sep 5, 2026¥428,000 total prize pool across three tracksGuangdong / Shenzhen, China
ACENTRICSPACE Residency 2026 — Winter Open CallRESIDENCY

ACENTRICSPACE Residency 2026 — Winter Open Call

ACENTRICSPACE

Studio, accommodation, and exhibition space included in the monthly residency fee; connection to an international art community.

Aug 31, 2026China
9th John Moores Painting Prize (China) 2026–27COMPETITIONPartial Funding

9th John Moores Painting Prize (China) 2026–27

John Moores Painting Prize China

The 9th edition of the John Moores Painting Prize (China) — sister to the historic Liverpool prize — aims to bring Chinese contemporary painting and ink art to the world stage, with a national-museum exhibition, a UK residency for six winners, and a UK solo show for the first-prize winner.

Sep 22, 2026Exhibition at a national museum in China; six winners receive a UK residency; first-prize winner gets a 1–2 week solo exhibition in the UKChina (winners exhibit in the UK)

FAQ

How is country matching done?

We combine physical venue location, organizer country, city references, and program eligibility (not just keyword searches in titles) to give you the most accurate pool.

Do I need to speak the local language of China?

In 90% of international programs, English is sufficient. If the organizers require local language skills, we list this clearly in the requirements section.

Do grants in China cover visa and travel costs?

This varies. Fully funded opportunities and residencies often cover travel expenses or provide travel grants, while others only fund local accommodation.

Can artists from any country apply to programs in China?

Most listed opportunities are open internationally. Any citizenship or residency restrictions are structured and highlighted on the program card.

Which art organizations in China are most active?

We aggregate programs from leading art academies, museums, private galleries, and non-profit spaces. You can filter by organization type in your dashboard.