Destinations: M50 Art District, Power Station of Art
This art-themed winter camp is tailored for international students studying fine art, graphic design and contemporary visual arts. Shanghai is China's hub of modern and contemporary art, blending traditional Chinese artistic genes with global avant-garde creation. Winter's soft light and fewer visitors create a calm atmosphere for gallery viewing, art discussion and creative making. Students will visit iconic art spaces including M50 Creative Art District, Power Station of Art, Shanghai Art Museum and independent gallery districts. They will meet local artists, observe how Chinese creators combine traditional ink, folk symbols and modern media. The program balances art appreciation, aesthetic analysis and hands-on creation: students attend ink wash, mixed media and paper art workshops, develop original artworks, and hold a student exhibition at camp closing. Through comparing Eastern and Western contemporary art ideas, participants build cross-cultural artistic vision and gain first-hand understanding of China's modern art development.
Day 1: Arrival & Art Camp Opening Orientation Airport pickup and hotel check-in. Art camp opening ceremony. Art tutor introduces Shanghai contemporary art history, camp creation themes and art material kits. Distribute sketchbooks and creative task guidelines.
Day 2: Power Station of Art & Ink Painting Workshop Morning guided exhibition tour at Power Station of Art, Asia's largest contemporary art museum. Students analyze installation art, video art and modern Chinese artistic expression. Afternoon ink wash painting workshop. Students learn modern ink creation techniques and finish first painting work.
Day 3: M50 Art District Full-Day Artist Studio Visit Full-day exploration of M50 creative park. Wander galleries and independent artist studios. Students communicate with local creators, view original artworks and discuss inspiration and creation process. Collect visual materials and sketch on location for final art project.
Day 4: Tianzifang Exploration & Mixed Media Creation Workshop Morning visit Tianzifang old lilong art district, study street murals and small gallery works. Afternoon mixed-media art workshop, students combine Chinese paper, ink and recycled materials to create personal art pieces.
Day 5: Student Art Exhibition, Closing & Departure Set up and host camp art exhibition. Students present their works, share creative concepts and exchange feedback. Award art creation certificates and close the camp. Airport transfer for departure.
