Australia China Art Residency

Building on the base of TWT Art Residency program and Bridging Hope Charity Foundation, we are now taking the residency program to the next level.

The Australia China Art Residency (ACAR) is devoted to supporting a series of artist residencies between Australia and China. By providing artists with short term studios, accommodation, and extensive residency programs, we aim to showcase Australia’s culture and creativity beyond our home country, bring Chinese culture to Australian communities, and to enhance the cultural exchange between Australia and China.

Our vision

To improve harmonic bilateral relationship between Australia and China

Being the premier partner for bridging and investing in cultural exchanges between Australia and China

Our mission

We provide funding and support to artists from Australia and China to foster bilateral art residency, curatorial and exhibition opportunities.

Based on our close collaboration with tertiary education institutions in Australia and China, the residency programs are open for a range of art and curatorial practitioners including early career artists, established artists, teaching artists, as well as curators at any stage of their career. Over the last decade, our team has established a network of private and commercial gallery collaborators, who have expressed a keen interest to be part of the residency programs as exhibition partners.

ACAR stands at the forefront of cultural advancement, bridging the artistic communities of Australia and China through meaningful exchanges and innovative collaborations. By facilitating artist residencies, fostering partnerships, and enhancing visibility for diverse talents, ACAR not only promotes the richness of both cultures but also cultivates a vibrant artistic landscape that benefits local and global communities alike. Through its commitment to cultural exchange and engagement, ACAR is not just advancing the arts, but also fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of arts from both cultures.

For further enquiries, please contact Ariel Zhang ariel.zhang@bridginghopecf.org.au

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