Residencies & Retreats
Artist in Residence – 2025 Shanghai International Paper Art Biennale
The Shanghai International Paper Art Biennale has been held in Fengxian District, Shanghai, for the past nine years. 2025 marks a milestone: "Ten Years of Progress, Ten Years of Spring and Autumn". The upcoming exhibition, themed "Paper and Water", will be accompanied by the IAPMA Congress 2025, held concurrently in Shanghai.
Deadline: August 15, 2025
Deadline: 15 August 2025
Submission Fee: Free
About the residency: The Shanghai International Paper Art Biennale has been held in Fengxian District, Shanghai, for the past nine years. 2025 marks a milestone: "Ten Years of Progress, Ten Years of Spring and Autumn". The upcoming exhibition, themed "Paper and Water", will be accompanied by the IAPMA Congress 2025, held concurrently in Shanghai.
The organisers invite artists from around the world to actively participate in and witness this special edition of the biennale.
Who Can Apply: All artists working with paper or whose work aligns with the theme "Paper and Water" are encouraged to apply.
Benefits:
Works will be exhibited and sold at the annual charity fair organised by an art foundation
Inclusion in the official exhibition catalogue
Certificate of participation issued by the Culture and Shanghai Fengxian Museum
Media exposure via prominent outlets
Possible invitations to:
Speak at local colleges
Serve as an art adviser to local government
Selected works may be acquired by museums in Fengxian District or paper art museums