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Guest Artist Residency (Japan Residents)
Travel coveredArtwork donation required
- Who Can Apply: Open exclusively to emerging ceramicists or visual artists residing in Japan, aged 20 or older.
- The Focus: This partially-funded residency provides an opportunity for emerging artists to develop their practice at a renowned ceramics center. The program aims to support artists who will positively influence the resident community and local industry.
- The Funding: Provides an honorarium of up to 200,000 JPY, a materials budget up to 100,000 JPY, and firing costs up to 110,000 JPY.
- Key Requirements: Applicants submit a biography, statement, and residency plan. Selected artists are requested to donate an artwork to the institution.
DeadlineSaturday, October 31, 2026
Cost to attendProvides an honorarium of up to 200,000 JPY, a materials budget up to 100,000 JPY, and firing costs up to 110,000 JPY.. Accommodation fee is 20,300 JPY/month (single) or 26,400 JPY/month (twin).
Duration2 to less than 9 months
Program datesJuly 1, 2027 - March 31, 2028
LocationKoka City, Shiga
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging
DisciplinesCeramics, Visual Arts
Age range20–
Application notesApplication is online only. Selected artists are requested to donate an artwork or technical information to the institution upon completion of the residency. The specific work is decided in consultation with staff. Large-scale works may not be accepted for donation.
Contactair.shigaraki@sccp.jp
The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park