PARADISE AIR ‐ RePAIR Program - AIR_J : Online Database of Artist in Residence Programs in Japan
Self-funded artists choose to reside and work at PARADISE AIR for 6 weeks (package residency) or flexible periods of 1-4+ weeks (flexible residency), submitting a residency plan for review.
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- Entry fee
- Free
- Location
- PARADISE AIR, Kanto region, Japan
- Exhibition window
- Sep 14, 2026 → Feb 21, 2027
About
Overview
The RePAIR Program is a fee-based residency for self-funded artists who choose to reside and work at PARADISE AIR. This is the first fee-based residency program; fees support ongoing operation and future development of PARADISE AIR, with the goal of reviving free residency opportunities in the future. PARADISE AIR assists artists with grant applications and offers opportunities for individuals and organizations to support artists staying in Japan.
Residency Options
- Package Residency (Coordinator-guided Stay): 6 weeks per term with support from PARADISE AIR coordinators
- Flexible Residency (Self-guided Stay): Choose your own length in one-week increments (contact PARADISE AIR for stays longer than 4 weeks)
Residency Periods
- Term 1: September 14 – October 25, 2026
- Term 2: November 2 – December 13, 2026
- Term 3: January 11 – February 21, 2027
- Flexible Residency available: September 14, 2026 – February 21, 2027
What PARADISE AIR Provides
- Private studio room (approximately 40㎡) with private bathroom, toilet, and hair dryer; maximum 2 adults per room
- Shared facilities: Wi-Fi, shared kitchen, laundry facilities, lounge space on 5th floor
- Official invitation letter and supporting documents for grant applications
- Visa documents for applicants requiring short-term visa
- PARADISE AIR Residency Handbook and emergency communication support
- Individual artist profile page on PARADISE AIR website
- Assistance with promoting events and activities
Fees
- Package Residency (6 weeks): ¥378,000 (tax included); Term 1 Special Trial Price: ¥250,000 (tax included)
- Flexible Residency: ¥105,000 (1 week), ¥120,000 (2 weeks), ¥140,000 (3 weeks), ¥155,000 (4 weeks) — all tax included
Requirements for Resident Artists
- Active involvement in the arts, including artistic production, research, curatorial practice, writing, lectures, symposiums, or other activities related to artistic creation
- Willingness to engage positively with fellow resident artists, local citizens, and members of the PARADISE AIR community
- Openness to changes in ideas and plans during the residency
- Flexibility in responding to plans and operational requirements proposed by PARADISE AIR
- Ability to use stairs to access 1st–7th floors (no elevator)
- Participation in group chat for communication with PARADISE AIR staff
- Ability to communicate in English or Japanese
Application Deadlines & Notification
- Package Residency – Term 1: July 20, 2026, 23:59 JST; Notification during July 2026
- Package Residency – Terms 2–3: July 31, 2026, 23:59 JST; Notification during August 2026
- Flexible Residency: Reviewed monthly; applicants notified during the month following application. If multiple applicants request overlapping dates, priority given to earliest submission.
Selection Process
Applications are reviewed by PARADISE AIR coordinators based on the residency plan submitted with your application.
Contact
- Entry fee
- Package Residency (6 weeks): ¥378,000 (Term 1 special trial price: ¥250,000). Flexible Residency: ¥105,000 (1 week), ¥120,000 (2 weeks), ¥140,000 (3 weeks), ¥155,000 (4 weeks).
- Eligibility
- Open to active artists including those engaged in artistic production, research, curatorial practice, writing, lectures, and symposiums; must be able to communicate in English or Japanese.
- Audience
- Active artists, researchers, curators, writers, and lecturers engaged in artistic creation
- Contact
- [email protected]
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