Invitation Program 2026 Spring / YUI-PORT Artist-in-Residence Project (long-term)
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 , Craft / Applied arts , Film / Video , Others
RegionsHokuriku / Shinetsu
| Program |
Niigata City Center for Creative Arts and International Youth Exchange (YUI-PORT) |
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| Application period | Jul. 7, 2025 (Mon.) - Aug. 22, 2025 (Fri.) |
| Description | Purpose of the Project The purpose of Artist in Residence project is to host and support artists etc. from domestic and overseas who conduct creative activities while residing at the Niigata City Center for Creative Arts and International Youth Exchange （YUI – PORT）, to create an environment where creative-rich human resources can easily gather, to transmit the charm of Niigata City to domestic and overseas, to inspire regional pride and affection by rediscovering the attractions of nature, history and culture of this region through the interaction of citizens and artists etc. Features of the Program YUI – PORT is a refurbished former junior high school facility. It is a complex facility to conduct two activities, “experience based activities for youth” and “cultural and artistic activities”. The location is near the central urban area of Niigata City and located in an environment facing the Sea of Japan and the pine forest. It is possible for artists etc. residing in the facility to conduct higher creative activities while being inspired by Niigata City's natural, historical and cultural charm. Artist etc. residing in the facility will open their creative process to the public and through workshops and research, it is possible to nurture relationships with citizens and youth and lead to diverse creative developments. Also, by artists etc. residing at the same time period interacting with each other, it leads to create new area by fusing different kind of fields. |
| Residency location | YUI-PORT |
| Residency period | Within 90 days from April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) to June 30, 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Qualification | ・Currently active artist (genre does not matter). ・Participate in the citizen exchange project at least once in cooperation with Designated Administrator. ・Reside and conduct creative activities in YUI – PORT. ・Able to communicate in either Japanese or English. ・In good health condition. |
| Pay by artists / Support for artists | - We will pay 200,000 yen as a production cost (material purchase cost, research expenses etc.) during residence. - We will pay 2,800 yen per day as a residing expense during the residence. (However, the maximum limit will be 89 nights and 90 days). - We will pay the round-trip public transportation expense from the airport (or train station) nearest to the residence of the invited artist etc. to YUI - PORT in the range of the maximum limit amount. *The actual expense equivalent to the most reasonable and efficient travel section using public transportation is to be covered. Round-trip expense up to 1 time during the program period is to be covered and transportation expenses after 2nd time shall be borne by the expense of self-cost. *Payment shall be made on the basis of a receipt submitted by the artist etc., after arrival in Niigata. *The maximum amount will be 100,000 yen in Japan and 200,000 yen in foreign countries. *If purchase is done outside Japan, payment will be made in Japanese yen based on the exchange rate on the date of purchase. *The expenses related to the transportation of goods will be borne at the expense of self-cost. *Transportation costs exceeding the maximum limit amount will be borne by artist etc. - We will lend YUI – PORT's “Workshop Gallery (1 or 2)” for free of charge during the program period. *"Workshop Gallery 1" and "Workshop Gallery 2" are located opposite each other in the same space and can be partitioned partially by movable walls. - We will lend the "Artist Dormitory (1 or 2)" and attached equipments as a place to stay for free of charge only during the program period. *Family members and production assistants are not allowed. - We will lend YUI - PORT's tools and furniture for free of charge during the program period. - Artist etc. will conduct creative activities and research activities during residence, and it is essential to participate in the citizen exchange project at least once. - We provide support such as research assistance by our staff members. For detail, please be sure to check the application requirement. https://www.yui-port.com/en/information.php?q=5460 |
| Selection process | The selection committee selects and decides based on the submitted materials. All applicants will be notified by e-mail by the middle of November 2025 (planned schedule). Please note that we do not accept individual inquiries regarding the selection process and results. Selection Committee (in Japanese syllabary order) Torao Osawa (Co-founder, CEO and Senior Consultant, Institute for Culture Commons) Hiroyuki Ogawa (Deputy Director and General Director, YUI-PORT) Kyoji Takizawa (Executive Director, Niigata City Art Museum) Yoshihiko Tanji (Professor, Artistic Environment Course, Faculty of Education, Niigata University) Hiroshi Fuji (Professor, Akita University of Art/ Artist) |
| Contact | Please contact us by e-mail if you have any questions regarding application during the period of accepting application. YUI - PORT Niigata City Center for Creative Arts and International Youth Exchange Artist-in-Residence Project 2-5932-7, Futaba-cho, Chuo-ku Niigata City Niigata Pref., Japan 951-8102 E-mail: yuiportair-apply@kirameki.co.jp WEB:https://www.yui-port.com/ Designated Administrator: KIRAMEKI CORPORATION |
| How to Apply | Please download the designated application form from our website, fill in the necessary information and apply by e-mail, the subject must be "AIR 2026 Winter Application". Website ▶https://www.yui-port.com/en/activities-offering.php Documents to be submitted (a) Application form (b) One photograph of your face taken within the last 6 months (Only the photograph of the representative is required, please attach the photograph to the application form) (c) Work Materials （Work Materials shall be attached or described in the column “7. Material of Your Work” in the Application form.） ①Up to 3 images of works At least one item must be submitted and the data capacity of each work image must be less than 1MB. ②Up to 3 video works (Optional) Upload the video files to YouTube, Vimeo, or other video streaming platform and attach the URL. The total length of the videos shall be within 10 minutes. *Please keep the application form within 6 pages of A4 size. *Applicants who do not use the specified size, format, or method may not be eligible for selection. *Please note that, in principle, the submitted application documents will not be returned. *Handling of personal information: We will never use the submitted application documents for purposes other than the YUI – PORT project. |
| Other | *This project is based on the draft budget for fiscal 2026. Please note in advance before applying that there may be changes to the content, including cancellation, depending on the status of budget deliberations. |