Ongoing AIR is a residency program launched by Art Center Ongoing in April, 2013. Domestic / overseas artists and curators are all welcome to join the 2-month residency program where the Art Center offers an accommodation and an exhibition opportunity at Art Center Ongoing.
Why Choose Ongoing?
The greatest attraction of Art Center Ongoing is its large artists network. Since its establishment in 2008, Ongoing has grown to be one of the most successful Tokyo art spots where active on-going artists in their 20s and 30s always get together and exchange their views seeking for new expressions of art. Hanging out with Ongoing artists with beer on a hand is a greatest way to learn what’s going on in young artists’ minds in Tokyo now.
The location is another attraction of Ongoing AIR. The Ongoing gallery and our accommodation are both located in Kichijoji, one of the most popular cities in Tokyo. Because of its deep culture and rich nature, many artists, writers and various genres of creators are attracted to this area. Taking a walk in a beautiful park, Inokashira-koen, 5 minute away from Kichijoji station is always refreshing and inspiring.
Easy access to the heart of Tokyo is another good point of Kichijoji. It only takes 20 minutes to Shibuya and Shinjuku by train.
What is Ongoing AIR AWARD?
Art Center Ongoing established Ongoing AIR AWARD to maximize the possibility to meet up artists from all over the world!!
Ongoing AIR AWARD winners can stay at Ongoing accommodation for free. To apply for the award, please send us at least two recommendation letters as well as other 4 items listed below.
For other Ongoing AIR applicants, accommodation fee costs 200,000 JPY for 2 months.
All artists are welcome to apply for both Ongoing AIR and Ongoing AIR AWARD.
| Accommodation Fee | Recommendation Letters | |
| Ongoing AIR | 200,000 JPY | Not needed |
| Ongoing AIR AWARD | Free | Required (at least two) |
※Travel, living and production expenses must be paid by artists for both programs. Art Center Ongoing does not provide grants or scholarships. Please find the source of funding to cover your expenses.
Ongoing Calls for Artists
1.Ongoing AIR
Residency Period : January 30th – April 2nd, 2025
＊Deadline : November 25th, 2024
2.Ongoing AIR AWARD
Residency Period : April 5th – June 5th, 2025
＊Deadline : November 25th, 2024
＊It is requried to stay at least 2/3 days in a period＊
About Program
We are happy to offer:
・Exhibition at Art Center Ongoing (FREE)
・Accommodation for 2-month stay (FREE for Ongoing AIR AWARD winners)
※The capacity is only one person. Duo is not accepted.
Artists must pay for:
・Accommodation (200,000 JPY for 2 months)
・Transportation
・Living
・Production
English speaking staff members will assist them for comfortable life in Tokyo. Also we are happy to have a welcome party, weekly meetings and presentation events of artists’ activities etc. at Ongoing cafe to support their networking in Tokyo.
※There is no studio for artists’ production.
※Insurance for injury, illness or accidents like burglary and robbery in Japan is an indispensable condition to participate in our program. We will ask overseas artists to get insurance before their departure.
How to Apply for Ongoing AIR
1. Application Form (Word or PDF) ←click here to download
2. CV/ Artist Profile
3. Portfolio
4. Relevant images, audios, videos, magazines, website links
Please send listed items by e-mail here
＊Make sure you attached all four documents on your e-mail. We only accept the e-mail with Application Form.
How to Apply for Ongoing AIR AWARD
1. Application Form (Word or PDF) ←click here to download
2. CV/ Artist Profile
3. Portfolio
4. Relevant images, audios, videos, magazines, website links
5. At least two Recommendation Letters
Please send listed items by e-mail here
＊Make sure you attached all five documents on your e-mail. We only accept the e-mail with Application Form.
About Accommodation
Accommodation is 15 minutes from Art Center Ongoing. We lend a bicycle during artist staying.
Room Facilities : kitchen, washing machine, bathroom, toilet, bed, desk, internet
Website link: https://www.ongoing.jp/en/residence/
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