Residencies / Verified 7 September 2026
PARADISE AIR offers funded residencies in Matsudo, Japan, with studio and accommodation provided at no cost. The flexible self-guided stays range from one to four weeks, and the organization provides visa support and lists your artist profile. Applicants must demonstrate active involvement in the arts, communicate in English or Japanese, and be able to use stairs.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. December 31, 2026
“Rolling applications reviewed monthly; payment must be completed no later than two months before residency start date”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Funded residency (studio + accommodation in Matsudo, Japan); visa support; artist profile; community engagement
“Private studio room (~40㎡) with private bathroom, shared Wi-Fi, kitchen, laundry facilities, lounge space. Official invitation letter and visa documents provided. Individual artist profile page on website. No financial stipend.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. 1 week / 2 weeks / 3 weeks / 4 weeks (flexible, one-week increments); available September 14, 2026 – February 21, 2027
Who can apply. Active involvement in the arts required (artistic production, research, curatorial practice, writing, lectures, symposiums, or related activities). Must be able to use stairs (no elevator). Ability to communicate in English or Japanese requ
How they choose.
“Monthly rolling review; priority given to applicants with earliest submission date if dates overlap. Selection criteria not specified.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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