Space of Time Residency welcomes international artists and creatives to apply for our 2026 residency. The gallery is a sanctuary that combines art and nature, tucked away in a quiet farming village on the outskirts of the historic city of Beijing. The exhibition program at the gallery bridges Western contemporary art and Eastern traditional craftsmanship, connecting the modern and the classic. The new residency program extends the gallery’s philosophy, welcoming like-minded artists and creatives to join the gallery’s international community and experience the unique architecture & landscape. The residency intends to provide a concentrated environment, a space and time for artists and creatives to sense, to research and be inspired.
The gallery will organise tours to visit some of the significant historic sites in and around Beijing. Specific traditional Chinese art tours and workshop visits can also be requested. The gallery is happy to support any creative interests the artists-in-residence have within our networks in contemporary art and traditional craft. Please include any specific interests you would like to discuss in your application.
Each artist-in-residence will have an artist portrait taken at the gallery, as well as a portfolio review session with the gallery founder.
TIME PERIOD
The residency duration is a minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 4 weeks. Available spring /summer periods in 2026 are March, May, and June.
LOCATION
Space of Time Gallery is located in a farming village in Shunyi District, on the northeast side of Beijing.
WHO CAN APPLY
We welcome artists, designers, musicians, writers, and curators who need a quiet space and time to research to apply for the residency.
APPLICATION
Please email your application to gallery@space-of-time.com，before 30th December 2025. We will notify applicants by the end of January 2026.
- CV includes: full name, address, nationality, email & phone number.
- Examples of your work/practice (no more than 2 pages)
- 500 words int roduc tion to your prac tice. Your interest in the residency.
- 500 words plan of your residency, plus any specific places you would like to visit or ot her request s you need during the residency.
- Preferred period for your residency
COST
The residency costs CNY ¥2500 / USD $350 per week. Full payment is required two months before the residency. A CNY ¥ 1500 / USD $200 deposit is required upon arrival. Refunds can be discussed up to one month before the residency.
WORK SPACE
We have a 15sqm wooden hut studio available for artists to use. The outdoor area can also be used to practice your creativity, as long as it remains presentable during gallery opening hours. Any specific creative tools can be requested and arranged. Please specify your needs in the application.
LIVING SPACES
The gallery has two guest rooms for resident artists, with a maximum of two artists in residence during each period. The kitchen, dining room, and bathroom are shared. Basic living necessities such as cooking, cleaning, and washing facilities are all included.
The gallery helps arrange weekly grocery shopping. A weekly vegetable box delivery is included; other specific food and drink orders are at the residents’ own expense.
TRAVEL
The gallery is only accessible by car due to its semi-remote location. The distance to Beijing city centre is approximately 40 minutes by car. Taxis are easy to arrange locally. Gallery staff can help arrange taxis or provide rides when convenient.
The gallery is close to Beijing Capital Airport; transport to and from this airport is included. Trips to Beijing Daxing Airport will be arranged separately.
Invitation letters for visa or funding applications are available from the gallery. Please check visa eligibility for travel to China before planning your residency. Please note that the gallery team can only issue invitation letters but cannot complete funding applications on behalf of applicants.