Villa Kujoyama (2027 Residencies)
Applications closedSeptember 21, 2026
Kyoto, Japan
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A research residency in Kyoto, Japan, for established artists with projects linked to Japanese culture. It offers significant financial support and immersion, but requires immediate application upon opening due to a submission cap.
Benefits
Financial support, 4–6 month research residency, immersion in the Japanese cultural landscape.
Eligibility
Established artists with an original research project linked to Japan. Open to solo or duo applicants.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- Opens 2026-02-03. Closes upon reaching 250 applications.
- Programme dates
- 4–6 month research residency (2027 residencies)
- Duration
- 4–6 months
- Language
- Not specified (English/French likely)
Award
Financial support (allowance details vary by specific program partnership).
Application fee
Free
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