An art and culture program known as "Akiya no Sachi" (Blessings of Vacant Houses), which provides reclaimed timber and waste materials from vacant houses and shops free of charge, and exhibits artworks created during artist residencies at these vacant properties within the shopping district.
Tobichi Shoutensya KOUTEN
Sep. 5, 2026 (Sat.) - Sep. 25, 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.)
The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park (SCCP) conduct an Artist in Residence program, providing a creative space for ceramic and visual artists.
The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
Sep. 1, 2026 (Tue.) - Oct. 31, 2026 (Sat.)
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.)
L-AIR Himeji will host an Artist-in-Residence program in 2027, with applications now open for its 10th through 13th residency seasons. The year is divided into four seasons, with up to two artists selected for each season. Artists of all disciplines are invited to explore creative expression using leather.
77 Takagi, Hanada-cho, Himeji-shi, Hyogo 671-0256
Aug. 6, 2026 (Thu.) - May. 31, 2027 (Mon.)
Update on “TOUCH JAPAN” and the #ResidenciesWithoutBorders Initiative
