Residencies / Verified 7 September 2026
Hyogu Residency offers a 4-week funded residency in Nara, Japan studying traditional kakejiku scroll mounting and paper framing with working artisans. The program covers accommodation, studio space, materials, tools, field trips, and interpreter support at no cost. Deadline: December 30, 2026.
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Deadline. December 30, 2026
“Spring Session application closes December 30, 2026. Autumn Session application closes April 30, 2027. Applications may close earlier if sessions fill. Rolling selection—early application encouraged.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
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What you get. 4-week funded residency with accommodation, studio, materials, artisan tool kit, field trips, interpreter support
“4-week accommodation in private bedroom (choice of 18th-century house or 2025 renovated annex); shared studio, kitchen, laundry facilities; all materials for two standard kakejiku; hyogu mounting tools set; English-language hyogu handbook; Nara paper and sumi ink; field trips; interpreter during les”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. 4 weeks (28 days). Spring Session: May 22–June 18, 2027. Autumn Session: October 16–November 12, 2027.
Who can apply. Artists, artisans, designers, curators, researchers, and individuals interested in learning hyogu and kakejiku mounting. No prior experience required. No explicit nationality or residency restrictions stated.
How they choose.
“Competitive rolling-basis selection. Candidates assessed and offered places as applications are received. Early application encouraged. No explicit judge or selection criteria stated.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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