The Swatch Art Peace Hotel Artist Residency invites artists to live and work in Shanghai for 3 to 6 months. Located in the historic Swatch Art Peace Hotel, it provides individual accommodation and workspace to foster creative exchange. Applicants must detail their project and its specific relationship to Shanghai.
What selected participants may receive
Round-trip economy flight or train ticket
Airport pick-up service
Up to 300 CHF contribution toward Chinese business visa
Individual furnished apartment and workshop
Daily Asian and European breakfast
Access to community kitchen, lounge, library, laundry, high-speed Wi-Fi, Mac/PC/printer
Local support for information and material sourcing
Visa renewal assistance
Business cards
Eligibility
Individual artists
Groups accepted (max 2 people), but each member must apply individually
Applications must be in English
Minimum residency duration: 3 months
Maximum residency duration: 6 months
Prohibited use of dangerous/flammable materials
Fees
Application fee: 30 Swiss Francs (CHF)
Other costs: Artists cover all personal/professional expenses, materials/tools, meals beyond breakfast, excess luggage, artwork shipping/storage, and visitor costs. Credit card required to guarantee extra hotel services.
Key dates
Application Deadline: Rolling / No deadline
Notification: Minimum 12-week review period
Residency Duration: 3 to 6 months
Application materials
Detailed project presentation explaining relationship to Shanghai
