Organizer Information
Hayama Artist Residency is an international artist residency based in Hayama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Founded by curator and arts entrepreneur Dexter Wimberly, the residency was established to introduce visual artists from around the world to Japanese culture while providing them with an opportunity to present their work in Japan. Its program emphasizes both professional development and personal reflection, offering artists time and space to broaden their perspectives, connect with the Japanese art community, and consider new directions in their careers.
Title & Description
Hayama Artist Residency 2027 in Japan
Hayama Artist Residency 2027 is a four-week international residency for visual artists taking place in Hayama, a small coastal town in Kanagawa Prefecture. The program is designed around cultural immersion, artistic reflection, career development, and self-care.
Artists are not required to produce new work during the residency. Instead, the program encourages residents to use the period according to their own needs, with rest, research, reflection, and professional development among its central purposes. Scheduled activities and programs take place during the residency, including a group exhibition presenting the participating artists' work.
A key feature of the program is the opportunity to engage with Japan's contemporary art ecosystem and meet artists, curators, and gallery professionals. The residency's mission specifically includes providing international visual artists with an opportunity to have a gallery exhibition in Japan.
Categories
- Visual Art
- Contemporary Art
- Interdisciplinary / Multidisciplinary Visual Art
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Photography
- Video
- Installation
- Performance
- Sound
- Mixed Media
- Other visual-art practices
Artists may work in any medium. Applicants can submit up to 10 work samples, using JPEG, audio, or video formats.
Eligibility
The residency is open internationally to visual artists aged over 21, regardless of where they are based. Artists working in any medium may apply, and eligibility is not restricted by race, gender, culture, or religion.
Applications must currently be submitted in English. The residency is intended for individual artists; spouses, partners, children, and other family members cannot accompany residents as part of the program.
Program Benefits & Awards
- A four-week residency in Hayama, Japan.
- Round-trip airfare to either Narita International Airport or Haneda Airport.
- Shared accommodation for four weeks, with each artist receiving a private bedroom at Hôtel Ami Hayama.
- $800 USD for meals and local transportation.
- Airport arrival assistance from residency staff.
- Participation in scheduled residency activities and programs.
- The opportunity to participate in a group exhibition in Tokyo during the residency.
- Opportunities to engage with Japanese artists, curators, and gallery professionals.
The residency's exhibition is organized in partnership with KOKI ARTS, a contemporary art gallery in Tokyo. The residency's curatorial team and KOKI ARTS coordinate the selection of works, consignment arrangements, shipping, and insurance.
Application Fee
The application fee is $95 USD for first-time applicants. The fee is non-refundable. Applicants who apply for a second time do not pay an application fee; for first-time applicants who are not selected, the fee is transferable toward the following year's application.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
- Selection Results: By December 15, 2026
- Residency: June 1–30, 2027
Location
Hayama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Additional Details
Artists are not required to create new work during the residency, and the program does not provide art materials or personal electronics. Visa-related costs and passport expenses are the responsibility of the selected artist, and the residency does not provide immigration or legal advice. Applicants should independently confirm Japanese visa requirements before applying.