Partially-Funded Kinosaki Artist-In-Residence Program in Japan

Kinosaki International Arts Center is now taking applications for the Artist-In-Residence Program 2022-2023.

The “Artist-in-Residence Program” has also established two new criteria, “Response to Society” and “Critical Creativity”, and will actively adopt and support artists and projects that critically examine the relationship between arts and the society in which we live. We are looking forward to receiving applications for projects that have the potential to present unprecedented value to society through collaboration with us.

Intended program period

1st April 2022 – 31st March 2023

Kinosaki International Arts Center will support the artists with providing space for creation and accommodation as follows:

1. Free use of Kinosaki International Arts Center hall and studios.
2. Free use of the residence that can welcome up to 22 guests.
3. As a general rule, fees related to the cost of advertising and promotion, personnel expenses for all the staff involved in the production, transportation to Kinosaki, etc. must be covered by the applicant.
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1. The project should be focused on contemporary performing arts.
2. In addition to artistic activities and research, it is possible for art-related personalities to hold events such as lectures and symposiums.
3. The residency should be realizable (artists must provide results of past activities, production and budget plans, schedules and any other document that can certify the project can be appropriately managed and carried out effectively.
4. The selection process does not depend on whether or not there is a plan to present or perform the results of the residency or the project after the residency.
5. Residency for research and work-in-progress is also acceptable.

Application Requirements

1. Individual artists or group of artists can stay at Kinosaki International Arts Center for their artistic activities for a minimum of three days to a maximum of three months.
2. Artists are required to be able to speak and understand basic Japanese or English. If they don’t, artists should hire an interpreter at their own expense.
3. Artists are required to be independent and capable of working and living on their own doing their laundry, cooking, cleaning, etc.
4. Artists are expected to be willing to communicate with the locals and tourists through the Local Community Exchange Program. (See details below)
5. Artists must follow the rules and regulations of Kinosaki International Arts Center. In case of any violation, artists will have to pay a penalty.
6. Artists must cover all travel and living expenses and all production costs.

About Kinosaki International Arts Center:

Kinosaki International Arts Center (KIAC) is an Artist-in-Residence center focused on performing arts. The center has a main hall, six studios, and seven residences. It offers residencies and facilities for artists who wish to concentrate on their creative activities as well as to present their works.

KIAC is situated in Kinosaki, one of the main hot spring towns in Japan. Historically Kinosaki has hosted and celebrated writers and artists, and many works have been put out into the world. To carry over the tradition into the future, the center offers an Artist-in-Residence program for artists and companies selected twice a year from among applicants.

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