Kamiyama Artist in Residence 2025 Open Call
Features
StudiosAvailable
AccommodationsAvailable
Presentation(exhibition, performance, and open studio)Available
Grants and subsidies for travel expensesAvailable
Grants and other financial supports/ Support by coordinators and art professionalsAvailable
Art genresVisual arts/ Fine arts
RegionsShikoku
| Program | |
|---|---|
| Application period | Jan. 6, 2025 (Mon.) - Feb. 26, 2025 (Wed.) |
| Description | Period of stay : 28 Aug. – 4 Nov. Guidance : 28 Aug. – 3 Sep. Open studio : 28 Sep. Exhibition : 26 Oct. – 3 Nov., 8&9 Nov. Art Tour : 25 Oct. School workshop : 10 Sep. – 10 Oct. International Food Exchange: in September * One or two workshops will be scheduled for each artist. * The schedule dates are subject to change. |
| Residency location | Kamiyama-cho, Tokushima, Japan |
| Residency period | 2025/08/28 - 2025/11/04 |
| Qualification | To apply for the program, the applicant must: a) be involved with painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, land art and other art making. Grants are not made in the disciplines of production art. b) be able to be independent and capable of working and living on one’s own. c) be able to produce at least one piece of art and give a presentation of works including display and withdrawal for oneself within the period. d) understand the purpose of one’s visit to KAIR and be able to present over 4/5 of period of the program. e) be able to lead community life with other artists on the program and to communicate with local people including the exchange program. f) be able to speak and understand English daily conversation. g) be in good health. h) be able to commit to a minimum stay of 40 days prior to the exhibition. The official period of stay is set from 28 August to 4 November (69 days). However, it is possible to participate in a shorter period. In order to do so, the Artist is required to specify the dates of their stay on the application form. For those who wish to stay for a shorter period than the official duration, the living allowance will be reduced in proportion. i ) understand that the KAIR operates with limited resources and budget and is unable to provide the same level of facilities or support as art museums or galleries. It is essential for the Artist to make the most of this unique opportunity and fully utilize available resources and materials. The Artist is solely responsible for managing their time efficiently and ensuring the completion of the final presentation. j) must indicate on the application form if you require the professional expertise of a third party to assist with any aspect of your work. |
| Pay by artists / Support for artists | - travel expenses （A one-time round-trip economy class airfare between the airport that is nearest to the artist’s home and Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX) ＊payable up to JPY200,000) - material allowance（JPY250,000) - stipend（JPY150,000) - apartment/studio - bike/car |
| Selection process | The selection committee of KAIR will strictly screen all applicants. The result of selected artists will be announced on our website by 3 May, 2025. * The committee will not provide individual feedback, comments, or reasons regarding each applicant's submission. |
| Contact | Keiko Kudo Kamiyama Artist-in-Residence Committee 132 Jinryo Aza Nakazu, Kamiyama-cho, Myozai-gun,Tokushima PrefectureJapan 771-3310 TEL/FAX: +81-88-676-1178 Email: apply.kair@gmail.com (for submitting application documents) kair@in-kamiyama.jp (for inquiries) URL:http://www.in-kamiyama.jp/en/kair/ Open call details:https://www.in-kamiyama.jp/en/diary/34929/ |