【Kyoto Art Center】Artist In Residence Program 2027 Performing Arts
Features
Studio spaceAvailable
AccommodationNot available
Presentation spaces (gallery, hall)Available
Travel supportAvailable
Accommodation subsidy / Accommodation providedAvailable
Production budgetAvailable
Program CoodinatorAvailable
Technical staffNot available
Art genresPerforming arts
RegionsKansai
| Program | |
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| Application period | Jun. 30, 2026 (Tue.) - Jul. 31, 2026 (Fri.) |
| Description | KYOTO ART CENTER offers an artist-in-residence program to support the creative activities of emerging artists and researchers in the field of arts who seek to create new artistic expression through exposure to different cultures. For details of the program: https://www.kac.or.jp/en/news/20260615/ This year, open calls will be accepted from artists or researchers working in the field of performing arts. ※The program will select one artist or artist group. |
| Residency location | 京都芸術センター |
| Residency period | Within 3 months period during either of the following time frames: ① May 1st [Sat] 2027, to August 31st [Tue], 2027 or ② November 1st [Mon] 2027, to Feburuary 29th [Tue], 2028 |
| Qualification | ◎An emerging artist or researcher active in the field of performing arts who has a clear reason for staying in Kyoto for production, research, etc. ◎Participants must be able to plan and implement exchange projects with the public during their participation period. ◎Capable of communicating in English or Japanese. ◎The purpose of conducting the residency at Kyoto Art Center and the proposed research content must be clearly articulated. (A public presentation of the outcomes during the residency is not required.) ◎The proposal must demonstrate both originality and feasibility. |
| Pay by artists / Support for artists | ◎Provide an accommodation during the period of stay (up to 3 months in principle) *Kyoto Art Center does not own any accommodation facilities, therefore we will arrange an accommodation for selected applicants according to their schedules and requests. ◎Provide a studio at KYOTO ART CENTER ◎Round-trip airfare (Economy class) from residential area to Kansai International Airport or Osaka International Airport ◎Subsidy of 200,000 yen (tax included) per production (for both individuals and groups) ◎Cooperation in public relations ◎Assistance by art coordinators |
| Selection process | Selection will be made by a selection committee composed of experts and applicants will be notified by e-mail (scheduled for late November 2026). Please note that inquiries regarding the selection process will not be accepted. |
| Contact | KYOTO ART CENTER Artist-in-Residence Program Section 546-2, Yamabushiyama-cho, Takoyakushi-sagaru, Muromachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8156, Japan TEL: +81-(0)75-213-1000 / FAX: +81-(0)75-213-1004 E-mail: residence[at]kac.or.jp *Please change [at] to @ •Opening hours: 10:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. JST *The center may temporarily close for a regular check of equipment. |