IAC Special Residencies Project in conjunction with the 2026 IAC Congress
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Special Residencies Project
The most effective way to foster cross-cultural understanding and appreciation is to enable people from all over the globe to work side by side for a set period of time. Seven residency centers across China have enthusiastically agreed to participate in this landmark initiative. Following review by a selection committee, 60 artist members of the IAC were chosen to work for 2.5 to 3 months, from March/April to June 2026, culminating in an exhibition presenting works created by each artist during their residency. |
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Hebei Quyang the Chen’s Ding Kiln Porcelain Co., LTD |
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Ding Kiln, one of China’s Five Great Kilns of the Song Dynasty, originated in Quyang County, Baoding City, Hebei Province, and was named for Quyang’s historical affiliation to Dingzhou. Its porcelain-making began in the Sui Dynasty, flourished in the Northern Song Dynasty and declined in the Yuan Dynasty. Famous for white porcelain with fine texture and smooth glaze, it is praised as “white as jade, thin as paper, clear as chime”, with black, red and purple porcelains as fine varieties. Founded in 1992, Hebei Quyang Chens Ding Kiln Porcelain Co., Ltd. is a protection unit of the national intangible cultural heritage Ding Porcelain Firing Technique and a designated manufacturer of the National Museum. Under the efforts of two generations represented by Chen Wenzeng and Pang Yonghui, it has formed three series of products and cooperated with top art colleges. Integrating traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, it shapes corporate culture with the pioneering spirit of Ding porcelain masters, and promotes the high-quality development of contemporary Ding porcelain with premium products. Participating IAC artists (3): Rika Herbst, Nikolas Iturralde, Marga Knaven |
 Porcelain Exhibition Hall Contact information:
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Jingdezhen Sanbao International Ceramic Art Village |
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Established in 1995, the Jingdezhen Sanbao International Ceramic Art Village is one of the first residency programs in China. It was founded by Jackson Li, an internationally renowned ceramic artist. Since opening to the international ceramic community in 1998, it has hosted thousands of ceramic artists from around the world. Located in the lush green Sanbao Valley, an area with a porcelain history dating back to the Song Dynasty, “Sanbao” means “three treasures”: white porcelain stone, bamboo forests, and green tea. Sanbao Ceramic Art Village has been an affiliated member of the IAC since 2001 and has played a very important role in international ceramic art exchange in China. Participating IAC artists (2): Wisam Al-Samad, Mari Emori |
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Shangyu Celadon Modern International Ceramic Art Center |
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Located in Shangyu, Shangyu Celadon·Modern International Ceramic Art Center is the birthplace of the world’s ceramics. Since its opening in November 2015, it has hosted 130 ceramic artists from 24 countries and regions, collected over 1,800 works, and formed a comprehensive research resource base encompassing extensive collections, creation records, and academic publications. In October 2017, the Center became a member of the International Academy of Ceramics (IAC). Participating IAC artists (5): Nopkamon Akarapongpaisan & Nol Netprom, Moraig McKenna, Hennie Meyer, Jerónimo Sainz de Agüero |
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Taoxichuan Art Center |
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Taoxichuan Art Center, is a contemporary art institution focusing on multi-material research, is located in Taoxichuan Ceramic Art Avenue, covering an area of about 50,000 square meters, mainly focusing on artist residency and art education programmes. Due to its rich and diverse resources and unique geographical advantages, Taoxichuan Art Center is committed to integrating traditional handicraft into the design and material research of the new era of contemporary art, and provides a platform for artists, designers and handicraft lovers at home and abroad to create, display and exchange. Participating IAC artists (28): Vlad Basarab, Pep Boadas i Prats, Diana Boitmane-Liepina, Tomás Carpio, Florence Corbi, Shalini Dam, Sharbani Das Gupta, Marcello De Simone & Bruce Wayland, Julia Feld, Gedion Caseo Fernandez Nolasco, Antonio Fois, Sophie Giet, Babs Haenen, Muhammad Hassan, Agnes Husz, Nurdian Ichsan, Susanne Kallenbach, Ivan Kanchev, Piotr Nowak, Neha Pullarwar, Michal Puszczynski, Marina Rodriguez, Ilona Romule, Mbembo Syntyche, Krisztina Szente, Rosana Tagliari Bortolin, Otar Vepkhvadze |
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Wangou Taoxichuan Art Center |
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The Longquan Wangou · Taoxichuan Art Center, located in Longquan, Zhejiang Province, is at the heart of the “World Capital of Celadon.” Rooted in the city’s renowned sword and celadon cultural heritage, it benefits from the integrated commercial ecosystem of Wangou Taoxichuan Ceramic Avenue. Its core mission is “For You & Cross.” The center includes specialized facilities such as an international studio, shared firing space, and clay and glaze laboratories, equipped with advanced wood, electric, and gas kilns. It hosts artist residencies, exhibitions, and training programs, fostering global exchange and supporting young talents in becoming professional ceramic artists. Participating IAC artists (8): Kay Aplin, Viviane Diehl, Bernard Kerr, Sandeep Manchekar, Heidi McKenzie, Lana Rakanovic, Huey Ling Teo, Vilma Villaverde. |
 Woodfire Kilns Contact information: Address: No.1 Zhangsheng Road, Longquan, Zhejiang, China
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Yixing CCCA International Residency Center |
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Yixing CCCA program is dedicated to fostering contemporary ceramic practices through international exchange, research, and collaboration. Artists have access to professional studio facilities, and a dynamic cultural environment that encourages experimentation and dialogue. Located in Yixing, a historic center of teapot production, the residency connects traditional craftsmanship with contemporary artistic approaches. Artists are supported throughout their stay with accommodation, studio access, and opportunities to engage with local artisans, institutions, and audiences. Regular exhibitions, open studios, and public programs are organized to share artistic processes and outcomes. Yixing CCCA International Residency Center is also proud to be part of the IAC Special Residency Project, which strengthens international networks and promotes cross-cultural exchange in the field of ceramics. Through this special project, it aims to create meaningful connections and contribute to the global discourse on contemporary ceramic art. Participating IAC artists (7): Ji Hyun Chung, Elizabeth Dychter, Rashi Jain, Anja Seiler, Mariel Andrea Tarela, Marwan Tawaha, Javier Wijnants |
 CCCA International Residency Center
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Zibo Modern Ceramic and Glass Art Center |
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Zibo Modern Ceramic and Liuli Art Center is a professional institution officially approved by the Office of the Institutional Organization Commission of the Zibo Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (Zibo Municipal Committee Institutional Organization Office). It operates as an additional designation to the Zibo Ceramic and Liuli Museum. With academic support from the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, the Center integrates high-level external resource coordination, cooperative exchanges, functional expansion of ceramic and Liuli industry services, as well as artist residencies and collaborative R&D for both domestic and international artists. It is dedicated to enhancing the cultural branding of Zibo’s ceramic and Liuli heritage and promoting the high-quality development of the ceramic and Liuli industry. Participating IAC artists (4): Bojidar Bonchev, MetteMaya Gregersen, Shayonti Salvi, Annika Teder |
 View of the Residency courtyard
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Congress Exhibitions
The 2026 Congress features various IAC members' exhibitions alongside the conferences.
(read more...)Congress Satellite Exhibitions
In addition to several IAC Members' Exhibition, the hosts are pleased to present a number of regional and thematic group exhibitions.
(read more...)Registration fees & Conditions
Information on the registration categories.
(read more...)Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently asked questions to help you prepare your trip to China.
(read more...)Programme
The Congress proposes a rich 6-day programme reflecting on ceramics and exploring the wonders of Jingdezhen.
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