Japan | Residency for Southeast Asian Creators 2026
Applications and nominations from Southeast Asian practitioners (mediators, coordinators, facilitators, craft/cultural heritage practitioners, or place-based practitioners) for a one-month artist-in-residence program in Kyoto, Japan.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 16 days left
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- International travel support, accommodation, pre- and post-programme coordination, and network and exchange opportunities
- Location
- Asterisk in Residence Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
- Exhibition window
- Sep 1, 2026 → Mar 31, 2027
About
Overview
Artist-in-Residence Vietnam Network (AiRViNe) in collaboration with Asterisk in Residence Kyoto invites applications for one participant from Southeast Asia for a one-month residency and research stay in Kyoto, Japan, between September 2026 and March 2027. The programme welcomes practitioners whose work supports, connects, and shapes cultural ecosystems, including those working in crafts, food, gardening, and fields beyond conventional artist categories.
Focus Areas
- Mediators, coordinators and facilitators
- Craft and cultural heritage practitioners
- Everyday and place-based practitioners
Eligibility
- Age 25-45
- From Southeast Asia (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, or Vietnam)
Key Dates
- Application deadline: 16 August 2026
- Residency: September 2026 to March 2027
Selected Participant Responsibilities
- Organise at least one public programme to showcase research and activities during stay
- Participate in public programmes organised by Asterisk in Residence Kyoto
- Cooperate with interviews and participate in Asterisk in Residence Kyoto's PR activities
Support Provided
- International travel
- Accommodation
- Pre- and post-programme coordination
- Network and exchange opportunities
How to Apply
Visit https://airvine.info/2026/07/26/open-call-for-southeast-asian-arts-coordinator-creators-in-residence-kyoto-2026-exchange-programme/ for application guidelines.
- Award
- International travel support, accommodation, pre- and post-programme coordination, and network and exchange opportunities
- Entries per artist
- Up to 1
- Theme
- The residency seeks practitioners whose work supports, connects, and shapes cultural ecosystems, particularly mediators and coordinators, craft and cultural heritage practitioners, and everyday/place-based practitioners. The program welcomes individuals working in crafts, food, gardening, and other fields beyond conventional art categories.
- Eligibility
- Applicants must be between 25 and 45 years old and from Southeast Asia (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, or Vietnam).
- Audience
- Practitioners aged 25-45 from Southeast Asia; including mediators, coordinators, facilitators, craft and cultural heritage practitioners, and everyday/place-based practitioners
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