The YUI-PORT complex in Niigata City, which makes use of the former Junior High School building, offers an artist-in-residence program with the aim of supporting artists who stay and work in Niigata city, rediscovering the city’s attractions and promoting exchange between artists and citizens. Long-term (up to 90 days) and short-term (up to 30 days) programs are held alternately for each of the four seasons, with two artists each invited to participate.
YUI-PORT
Jul. 21, 2026 (Tue.) - Aug. 28, 2026 (Fri.)
The YUI-PORT complex in Niigata City, which makes use of the former Junior High School building, offers an artist-in-residence program with the aim of supporting artists who stay and work in Niigata city, rediscovering the city’s attractions and promoting exchange between artists and citizens. Long-term (up to 90 days) and short-term (up to 30 days) programs are held alternately for each of the four seasons, with two artists each invited to participate.
YUI-PORT
Jul. 21, 2026 (Tue.) - Aug. 28, 2026 (Fri.)
Retreat North & Create - In the midsts of almost nowhere
MOYA Kaneyama 325 Kaneyama, Kaneyama-town, Mogami, Yamagata 9995402
Feb. 1, 2026 (Sun.) - Sep. 30, 2026 (Wed.)
Center, an artist-run alternative space, invites applications for residency programs for artists, researchers, and others exploring experimental expression across all genres. Although we cannot provide financial support, we will do our best to support research, organizing, promotion, etc. during the residency from the artist's point of view.
Center (Kanuma city, Tochigi, Japan)
Jul. 14, 2026 (Tue.) - Sep. 30, 2026 (Wed.)
The RePAIR Program is for self-funded artists who choose to reside and work at PARADISE AIR on their own initiative.
PARADISE AIR
Jun. 27, 2026 (Sat.) - Dec. 31, 2026 (Thu.)
The Sado Island International Art Promotion Organization is looking for artists to stay and produce on Sado Island, the largest island in the Sea of Japan.
53-1, Ryotsu Ebisu, Sado-shi, Niigata, Japan
Jul. 1, 2026 (Wed.) - Mar. 31, 2027 (Wed.)
Update on “TOUCH JAPAN” and the #ResidenciesWithoutBorders Initiative
