InteractiveTaiwa – Art (Dialogue Art) 2026 A.I.R. is an Artist in Residence programme that is to exhibit inclusive artwork(s) in Matsumoto, Japan.
This residence programme aims to foster diverse perspectives and values in society through art with the theme of “Minority Empowerment”.
The selected artist/curator is to create artwork(s) while exploring the answers to the three questions in Matsumoto through interactions with local people and the artwork(s) as its outcome to be exhibited at the event “Taiwa – Art (Dialogue Art) 2026 A.I.R.”.
We welcome applicants who are interested in social issue, place importance on interaction with communities in their activities, and seek the potential for creating a new society through art.
For the full information, please visit the following link:
https://nanairo.design/news/13641/
We define “disability” as “difficulties of living” caused by the differences in recognitions between people with and without disabilities and the lack of understanding of society of disability.
To understand “difficulties of living” in society, we believe that creation of many opportunities where “disability” intersects in society is required. We want to create opportunities that people with and without disabilities can interact through “Interactive Art”.
Minority Empowerment
Many innovations that change society were always born from the minorities’ perspective.
Those voices from outside of mainstream values challenge the established social structures and make unnoticed problem and/or potential visible.
This residence programme aims to create a new interaction with society through artistic international interaction by placing the perspectives of an artist/curator who works on disability art and/or issues related to disability in Eastern Asia at the centre of creation.
The selected artist/curator is to explore the answers to the following questions, utilizing their own experiences and through interactions with people affected by and engaging in the barrier(s) of social model of disability:
We believe that placing the perspectives of minorities at the centre of society expands the creativity and abundance of communities.
Matsumoto in Nagano prefecture is a cultural city surrounded by Japanese Alps. It is also the place where Matsumoto Castle, which is one of the national treasures, is located and Yayoi Kusama was born. In this area, nature and culture co-exist and there are many cultural facilities and therefore, there environment here is attractive for artists who has worked in theatre, music, craft with communicating with local communities.
This residence program includes the following activities:
This residence programme aims to be a creative opportunity for interaction where artist/curator and local communities can learn from each other.
This residence programme provides the followings:
Regarding the interpreters, we are planning to allocate volunteers as interpreters.
Applicants must satisfy all of the followings:
・Application Period
From April 1st, 2026 to June 30th, 2026
Note: Schedule can be changed.
Screening period: July 1st, 2026 to August 31st, 2026 Note: An individual to be selected by August 31st, 2026
Residency period: From November 8th, 2026 (Sun.) to December 6th, 2026 (Sun.) (maximum)
Exhibition period: November 8th, 2026 (Sun.) to December 6th, 2026 (Sun.) (maximum)
Opening event: November 8th, 2026 (Sun.)
Note: The residency period includes all activities and exhibition period. The start time of exhibition varies depending on the selected artist/curator. The minimum residence period is two weeks (i.e., until November 22nd) and it also depends on the selected artist/curator.
Please go to the link below and fill the application form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRtnYVSi4XqDRIVej2MoZYzc9aXbbMyVVo4A9PJabzBxZRtQ/viewform
For any inquiries regarding the residence programme and application, please contact us via either of the followings:
E-mail: community@nanairo.design
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