The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park (SCCP) Artist-in-Residence Program 2027 - AIR_J : Online Database of Artist in Residence Programs in Japan - Apply by Oct 31, 2026 · OpenCall

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The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park (SCCP) Artist-in-Residence Program 2027 - AIR_J : Online Database of Artist in Residence Programs in Japan

Ceramic and visual artists are invited to apply for residency at the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park, selecting a stay duration of 2 months to 1 year within April 2027 – March 2028.

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Deadline: 2 days left
Entry fee: Not listed - check the source
Award: Studio space, accommodation, production budget, technical support, and exhibition/open studio opportunities; Guest Artists receive travel support, artist fee (¥200,000), material cost coverage (up to ¥100,000), and firing cost coverage (up to ¥110,000).
Location: Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park, Koka-city, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
Exhibition window: Apr 1, 2027 → Mar 31, 2028
Applicants notified: Dec 27, 2026

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Program Overview

The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park offers artist-in-residence positions for ceramic and visual artists. Several Guest Artist positions and approximately 20 Studio Artist positions are available. Residency periods range from 2 months to 1 year, running April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028. Guest Artists from outside Japan may commence residency on or after July 1, 2027.

Key Dates

Application period: September 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026
Notification of result: before December 27, 2026
Residency: April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2028
SCCP closed for New Years holidays: December 29 – January 3 (residents must vacate during this period)

Eligibility

Ceramic artists and artists from other fields
Minimum age: 20 years old at time of application
Guest Artists prioritize those with clear motivation, positive contributions to the ceramic community, and experience in ceramics or visual arts

What's Provided

Studio space (open studio: ¥38,400/month for Studio Artists; exempt for Guest Artists)
Accommodation (single room ¥20,300/month or twin room ¥26,400/month)
Technical support and presentation spaces (gallery, hall)
Production budget, material cost coverage (up to ¥100,000 for Guest Artists), and firing cost coverage (up to ¥110,000 for Guest Artists)
Travel support (Guest Artists only)
Artist fee (¥200,000 for Guest Artists)
Exhibition, open studio, and workshop opportunities

How to Apply

Submit your application online at https://www.sccp.jp/air/application/.

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