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Artists apply for a 4, 8, or 12-week residency in rural Japan with studio space and accommodation, required to present an exhibition at the end of their stay.
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Get matched →Studio Kura's Artist in Residence Program welcomes domestic and international artists to experience and draw inspiration from Japan's rural environment. Participating artists present an exhibition at the end of their stay. Optional workshops for children and the local community can be arranged.
Stays are usually 4, 8, or 12 weeks long. The program is open year-round, with specific monthly slots available in 2026 and 2027.
Studio Kura provides residential facilities and bicycles. Accommodation consists of three traditional Japanese rural houses with private single rooms for each artist and shared common areas, bathrooms, kitchens, and WiFi. One partitioned studio space is offered for work and exhibition. Restaurants and stores are within bicycle distance; the nearest train station (Ikisan) is a 25-minute walk. The office is 3–20 minutes' walk from residence houses.
Welcome dinner and presentation night occur around the first week of the month. A tour of Itoshima is offered in week two or three. Artists' exhibitions are held on the last weekend before departure, with opening party and artist talk typically at 15:30 on Saturday.
Studio Kura has no dedicated funding program. Artists are encouraged to apply for funding in their own countries. An invitation letter and additional information will be provided to accepted artists to support their funding applications.
Apply through Studio Kura's application form. The program is open anytime. Specify your preferred residency dates and duration when applying.
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