Short Description
Since its opening, Aomori Contemporary Art Centre (ACAC) has conducted an Artist in Residence (AIR) program via open call nearly every year. This year’s open call AIR is intended to provide people involved in a wide range of cultural and artistic pursuits – including artists, curators, and researchers – with an opportunity to engage in creative activities while residing at ACAC. Residents will conduct research, create artwork, hold various events, and eventually present their results, all while receiving continuous support from ACAC’s curators, technicians, and staff. The activities of the residents will also be made available to the public through our website and program catalogs. The results – which may consist of artwork exhibitions, performances, workshops, presentations of research or production processes, or other formats – will be presented at this year’s presentation venue.
The residence period consists of a core period lasting for 52 days (51 nights) from October 11 to December 1, 2025, during which the participants will, in principle, reside at ACAC. If desired, participants may reside at ACAC for a maximum of 92 days (91 nights) from September 15 to December 15, 2025. Please select a residence period appropriate for your desired activities.
Eligibility
a. Applicants must be individuals or groups engaged in artistic pursuits, including artists, curators, researchers, etc., regardless of background or genre. (Hereafter referred to as “the artist.”)
b. The artist must understand the purpose of their visit to ACAC and be able to reside and participate during the duration of the residence period.
*Remote participation will be allowed if the organizer deems it to be necessary.
c. The artist must present the results produced during their residency at the Results Presentation, which is scheduled to be held at the Aomori Citizens’ Art Gallery. (Results may be presented in any format, including exhibitions of artwork, performances, workshops, or presentations of research or production processes.) Additionally, the artist will participate in a panel discussion with the guest judge and other artists during the Results Presentation period.
d. The artist must be able to communicate in English or Japanese.
e. The artist must be in good health. (Please consult with us in advance if you require special support)
f. The artist must cooperate with ACAC staff in the setup and cleanup of exhibitions or events held during the residence period.
g. The artist must be willing and able to share the communal residence facilities with the other artists during the residence period.
Submission Requirements
- Personal Information
- Curriculum Vitae and Portfolio Record of Activities
- Artist’s Statement
- Residence Proposal
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
Examples: Length of stay and amount paid
・For a stay from October 11 to December 1, including participation in the Results
Presentation only
Travel expenses: Max. 100,000 JPY if residing in Japan; 300,000 JPY if residing abroad
Living expenses: 172,590 JPY
Production expenses: 300,000 JPY
・For a stay from October 1 to December 1, including participation in both the Results
Presentation and a sub-program
Travel expenses: Max. 100,000 JPY if residing in Japan; 300,000 JPY if residing abroad
Living expenses: 201,300 JPY
Production expenses: 300,000 JPY
Sub-program honorarium: 50,000 JPY
・For a stay from September 15 to December 15, including participation in both the Results
Presentation and a sub-program
Travel expenses: Max. 100,000 JPY if residing in Japan; 300,000 JPY if residing abroad
Living expenses: 254,100 JPY
Production expenses: 300,000 JPY
Sub-program honorarium: 50,000 JPY
- The amount provided for living expenses may vary slightly depending on place of residence.
- The sub-program honorarium shown above is approximate; the actual amount will be
determined in accordance with the Aomori Public University regulations regarding
remuneration for invited guests.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Amori, Japan
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 13 April 2025
Website Link: https://acac-aomori.jp/public/application-guideline-artist-in-residence-program-2025-camp/
