Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park — Artist-in-Residence 2027
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Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park — Artist-in-Residence 2027

Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park (滋賀県立陶芸の森)

October 31, 2026 (39 publicSeo.openCall.daysLeft)Shigaraki, Shiga, Japan

For guest artists: travel support, up to ¥100,000 for raw materials and up to ¥110,000 for firing covered by the park, an honorarium of ¥200,000 including tax, technical support from staff, and a final presentation or open studio by arrangement. For studio artists: a studio, staff support and a presentation as appropriate. Former residents may return through the same annual call.

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For guest artists: travel support, up to ¥100,000 for raw materials and up to ¥110,000 for firing covered by the park, an honorarium of ¥200,000 including tax, technical support from staff, and a final presentation or open studio by arrangement. For studio artists: a studio, staff support and a presentation as appropriate. Former residents may return through the same annual call.

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People seriously committed to ceramics, with basic knowledge and experience, as a rule aged 20 or over at the time of application. Guest artists additionally need a clear reason for choosing Shigaraki specifically and the capacity to have a positive effect on those around them: the studio artists in residence at the same time, local potters and the ceramics industry. Neither track restricts country or region.

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Guest artists: ¥200,000 honorarium, up to ¥100,000 materials, up to ¥110,000 firing
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None