China Folk House AIR
Organization
Harpers Ferry, WV, United States
Collaborative exchange between artists from Fujian Province, PRC and the exurban areas around Washington DC. Focus on the intermingling between traditional folk arts and experimental and conceptual modes of expression in an exception setting. China Folk House (CFH) creates a place for experiential learning, people-to-people exchange, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. https://www.chinafolkhouse.org/copy-of-our-mission
Contact
anne@v4larts.com
480 Carter Ave
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
United States
Residency Program Information
Year Founded
2025
Context
Rural
Remote
Residency Structure
Embedded in a museum
Embedded in a non-profit inn and retreat center
Longterm/embedded in neighborhood
Embedded in intentional community
Residency Program Type
Thematic
Community-engaged
Research
Experiential
Residency Program Summary
Residency Length
-2 weeks - 2 months
Languages
English
Mandarin Chinese
French
Other
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
3
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Architecture
Art History
Biology
Ceramics/Clay Arts/Pottery
Ecology
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
History
Illustration
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Landscape Architecture
Mixed Media
Multimedia Arts
Music
Painting
Performance Art
Photography
Sculpture
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Visual Arts
Writing
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Donate a work of art
Participate in public programming
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Lead workshop for the public
Other
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Unstructured time
Restricted funding
Research support
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Professional development support and/or trainings
Opportunities to develop relationships with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with local or regional artists/arts organizations
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Other
Application Information
Artist Stipend
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
Application Type
Application by invitation only
Accessibility
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Pre-orientation
Manual / handbook before arrival
Communication before arrival to discuss accommodations, medical conditions, or other health needs
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Links to resources, effective practices, grievance procedures, etc.
Staff/volunteer reading information aloud
Staff/volunteer giving directions
Staff/volunteer providing guidance to help locate facilities or activities
Contact info for accessibility requests for event/programming
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Partially Accessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Housing available off campus
Local arrangements coordinated by staff
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Anne Weshinskey
Accessibility Contact Email
anne@v4larts.com
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Housing & Accomodation
Type of Housing
Private housing on campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private housing off campus (individual apartment/cabin/house)
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
Case by case consideration
Accessible Communal Spaces
N/A
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry on campus
No WIFI in housing
Other
Meals Provided
Some meals (at least 2 meals provided)
Additional Meals Information
Vegan meal options can be requested
Vegetarian meal options can be requested
Gluten-free meal options can be requested
Food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated