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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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- 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
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