Textile Residencies in Japan

Aomori Contemporary Art Centre, Aomori Public University

152-6, Japan

ACAC（アジア芸術文化センター）は、アーティスト・イン・レジデンス（AIR）プログラムを公募しています。現代美術作家、キュレーター、研究者など、文化芸術活動に携わる方々に、展覧会、パフォーマンス、ワークショップ、トークなどの活動に向けた準備の実践機会を提供しています。これらの活動を通して、世界中からアーティストが集まり、青森の地域社会と国際交流を行う機会を提供しています。選考に選ばれたアーティストは、最長3ヶ月間ACACに滞在することができ、滞在費、渡航費、制作費が支給されます。滞在中は、リサーチと制作活動に加え、ワークショップ、トーク、共同制作、地域社会との交流プログラムなどに参加し、展覧会やパフォーマンスなど、様々な形で成果をあげることができます。ACACは、アーティスト、学生、そして地域住民が多様な交流を通して芸術体験を育む機会を提供することで、芸術教育と芸術文化の振興を目指しています。Residency Programme since: 2002Description of Organisation: 青森公立大学附属国際芸術センター青森（ACAC）は、八甲田山麓のダイナミッ

Bridge Studio

Sakyo Ward, Japan

Name of Residency: Bridge StudioOriginally used as a pediatric hospital, Bridge Studio was left vacant for 23 years. In February 2024, it is reborn as our largest and newest location. There are a total of eight rooms in use across two floors, including a former examination room, waiting room, and living space. The building itself has a unique architectural blend of half Western and half Japanese; it is being carefully renovated to preserve its character and history.Bridge Studio welcomes artists

Name of Residency: Metropolitan FukujusouThis old house was built in a time when Japan was not rich yet, the inside structure is simple and minimal. It may be inconvenient for you, but you will be able to feel something like Zen by being in this simple and minimal space, this simple lifestyle. And you will become feeling comfortable after you got used to it, and discover the pure beauty in these, and be able to have new inspirations. Such the experience is just one example, but it would be pleas

Sapporo Tenjinyama Art Studio

Sapporo Tenjiyama Art Studio (Inside Tenjin-yama park) 1-80, Japan

Tenjin-yama Art Studios offers ongoing residencies which are funded by the artist and provide them with a studio apartment, use of all the public facilities and a wealth of local knowledge from the staff. The ongoing residencies are open to any individual or group in any creative field who need access to activity in Sapporo, a space to research or produce work from, or a base from which to explore Hokkaido for creative means. Residencies that offer financial support to artists are detailed at th

Saruya Artist Residency

3-28-8 Shimoyoshida Fujiyoshida-shi, Japan

Name of Residency: Saruya Artist ResidencySARUYA is an Artist Residency in Japan,  located at the bottom of Mt. Fuji,in the city of Fujiyoshida.SARUYA Artist Residency offers studio space and accommodation in the Mt Fuji area in Japan. The duration of the residency is between 2 weeks and 3 months .Since 2017, SARUYA has received more than 30 artists from all over the world. As such, our goal is to foster cultural and artistic exchanges between Japanese artists and foreign artists. We accept any

Studio Kura

Nijomasue 586, Japan

Name of Residency: Studio Kura Artist in Residence ProgramA small artist-run residence program in a rural environment just 45 minutes away from one of the largest Japanese cities. The host wish that the resident artist will enjoy engaging with the unique community and environment. Japanese is not required.Residency Programme since: 2007Description of Organisation: Studio Kura is a company devoted to art. Our activities include art lessons and workshops for children as well as for adults, and org

Villa Kujoyama

Kyoto, Japan

Villa Kujoyama is a pluridisciplinary research residency located in Kyoto, Japan that has welcomed established and emerging artists, artisans, and creators since 1992. The residency provides time and space for residents to dedicate themselves fully to their practice and research while engaging with artistic, cultural, academic, and economic communities across Japan. It is operated by Institut français du Japon and supported by the Bettencourt Schueller Foundation.

YUI-PORT(Niigata City Center for Creative Arts and International Youth Exchange)

2-5932-7, Japan

In YUI – PORT´s Artist-in-Residence project, there are 2 programs “Invitation Program”and“Autonomous Activity Program”. In each program and season, we will invite two pairs of artists etc. by open calls.In “Invitation Program”, we support long-term residence of invited artists etc. who were selected by open calls in spring and autumn. In “Invitation Program”, transportation expense, production cost and residing expenses will be paid within regulations.[Spring] Open call from August to September