Short Description
Kyoto Art Center (KAC) aims to be not only a venue for exchange and mutual stimulus among artists, but also for citizens to experience the abundance of arts. This program supports creative activities of artists and art researchers who aim to explore new artistic expression in their encounter with Japanese culture. Participants engage in production, research, and study in KAC during the residency.
We switch between hosting performing arts artist and visual artists every year. In 2026, the program is open for visual artists/researchers. We welcome artists who explore new form of expression in their own genre, or across genres. We are particularly interested in enthusiastic artists who can stimulate the creativity of Kyoto citizens.
Eligibility
◎An emerging artist or researcher active in the field of visual arts who has a clear reason for staying in Kyoto for production, research, etc.
*Literature and cross-genre applicants are eligible to apply every year.
◎Participants must be able to plan and implement exchange projects with the public during their participation period.
◎Capable of communicating in English or Japanese
How to Apply
- First, please fill out all items on this application sheet in English or Japanese.
- Next, please fill out all items on the application form (Google Forms) accessed from the link
below, upload this application sheet at the last of the form and then complete the application
entry by the end of the application period.
Application Form: https://forms.gle/cvbpyGdgJVqxmLgb7 - If you cannot access the form, please contact us at the following e-mail address.
Email: residence@kac.or.jp
Program Benefits & Awards
◎Provide an accommodation during the period of stay (up to 3 months in principle)
*Kyoto Art Center does not own any accommodation facilities; therefore, we will arrange accommodation for selected applicants according to their schedules and requests.
◎Provide a studio at KYOTO ART CENTER
◎Round-trip airfare (Economy class) from the residential area to Kansai International Airport or Osaka International Airport
◎Subsidy of 200,000 yen (tax included) per production (for both individuals and groups)
◎Cooperation in public relations
◎Assistance by art coordinators
Entry Fee
None
Location
Kyoto, Japan
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 31 August 2025
- Application Period: Within 3 months between April 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027
Website Link: https://www.kac.or.jp/en/news/20250515/
