Seto Art Residency at Salt Road Studioresidency
2027 Seto Art Residency at Salt Road Studio
Travel coveredHousing: Shared communal lodging for the full three weeks
- Who Can Apply: Visual artists aged 18 or older from anywhere in the world, at emerging or established career stages, who can travel to Japan and live and work in a shared communal environment for three weeks; no degree or gallery representation is required
- The Focus: Three-week studio residency supporting artistic development, cultural exchange and creative collaboration near the Seto Inland Sea
- The Funding: Round-trip airfare, shared lodging, studio space and a $1,000 USD living-cost grant; $25 non-refundable application fee
- Key Requirements: Artist bio; primary medium; three recent works; two 250-word residency responses; passport/travel confirmation; optional CV; $25 application fee
DeadlineFriday, April 30, 2027
Stipend$1,000 USD (approx. ¥150,000) living-cost grant to help offset food, local transportation, and personal expenses during the three-week residency
Application fee$25
Cost to attendFully funded; no residency fees
Duration3 weeks
Program datesJune 6–27, 2027 (subject to change)
LocationAkō, Hyōgo
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career, Established
Disciplinescontemporary visual art, mixed media, interdisciplinary practice, studio-based practice
Age range18–
Application notesArtists attend as short-term visitors and must confirm their own entry requirements for Japan. Depending on nationality, they may enter visa-free or need a short-stay Temporary Visitor visa; the residency does not sponsor work or long-term visas. Applicants must confirm a valid passport or passport application and comfort with shared communal living.
Contactinfo@saltroadstudio.com
Seto Art Residency at Salt Road Studio