ikibase Artist in Residence 2025 Summer Session
Features
StudiosAvailable
AccommodationsAvailable
Presentation(exhibition, performance, and open studio)Available
Grants and subsidies for travel expensesNot available
Grants and other financial supports/ Support by coordinators and art professionalsNot available
Art genresVisual arts/ Fine arts , Performing arts , Craft / Applied arts , Film / Video , Others
RegionsKyushu and Okinawa
| Program | |
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| Application period | May. 9, 2025 (Fri.) - Jun. 19, 2025 (Thu.) |
| Description | ikibase will host the "Summer Session" from June 1 to July 1, 2025, and is inviting artists to participate. Selected artists will be provided with accommodation and a creative space free of charge. This session will bring together artists and creators from Japan and abroad. Participating artists will immerse themselves in Iki’s beautiful natural surroundings, engage with the local community, and create works inspired by their unique backgrounds and perspectives.During the residency, public events, exhibitions, and workshops will be held to foster creative exchanges with locals and visitors. Applications for stays are accepted at any time until mid-July. |
| Residency location | Guesthouse adjacent to the ikibase atelier |
| Residency period | from June 1 to July 1, 2025 |
| Qualification | Be an actively practicing artist (any genre) Be able to live cooperatively with other artists and staff while maintaining good relationships with the local community Be in good physical and mental health Be capable of managing all aspects of their creative and daily life independentlyPlan and host at least one public event such as a workshop or exhibition, including promotion and audience engagement Follow residency rules, including maintaining cleanliness of shared spaces |
| Pay by artists / Support for artists | ＜Costs / Support Provided / Facilities available ＞ ●Accommodation (ikibase Guesthouse): Bedroom (bedding & towels provided), kitchen (cooking utensils included), toilet, shower (hairdryer), Wi-Fi, washing machine ＊Artists must wash and return provided sheets and towels before departure. Personal toiletries and consumables should be brought by the participants. ●Atelier space (within the ikibase Guesthouse premises) ＜Not included＞ ・No financial support for production costs, travel expenses, or living expenses ・No financial support for event-related materials ・No transportation from the port to ikibase ・No meals provided ＜Upon Completion of Residency＞ ・Participants must clean their rooms before departure and wash & return used sheets and towels. ・All personal belongings must be taken home. ・The atelier must be cleaned before leaving. ・Any waste from artistic activities must be taken to Iki Clean Center for disposal. |
| Selection process | ＜Selection Process＞ Applicants should submit the following to Hase (ikibase@east-inc.jp): ・Profile detailing artistic background ・Preferred residency period (minimum 2 weeks to 1 month; negotiable) ・Planned activities during the residency ・Plans for exhibitions or events on Iki Island ・Means of transportation on Iki Island There is no specified format for submission. Please note that submitted documents will not be returned. Selection will be based on the submitted materials, followed by an online interview. |
| Contact | 【問合先】 ikibase artistinresidence 担当者：長谷美喜 ikibase@east-inc.jp 080-8825-5531 ikibaseは株式会社イーストが運営しています https://www.east-inc.jp/ |