Sculpture Residencies in Japan

Aomori Contemporary Art Centre, Aomori Public University

152-6, Japan

ACAC（アジア芸術文化センター）は、アーティスト・イン・レジデンス（AIR）プログラムを公募しています。現代美術作家、キュレーター、研究者など、文化芸術活動に携わる方々に、展覧会、パフォーマンス、ワークショップ、トークなどの活動に向けた準備の実践機会を提供しています。これらの活動を通して、世界中からアーティストが集まり、青森の地域社会と国際交流を行う機会を提供しています。選考に選ばれたアーティストは、最長3ヶ月間ACACに滞在することができ、滞在費、渡航費、制作費が支給されます。滞在中は、リサーチと制作活動に加え、ワークショップ、トーク、共同制作、地域社会との交流プログラムなどに参加し、展覧会やパフォーマンスなど、様々な形で成果をあげることができます。ACACは、アーティスト、学生、そして地域住民が多様な交流を通して芸術体験を育む機会を提供することで、芸術教育と芸術文化の振興を目指しています。Residency Programme since: 2002Description of Organisation: 青森公立大学附属国際芸術センター青森（ACAC）は、八甲田山麓のダイナミッ

Art Center Ongoing

Tokyo, Japan

Art Center Ongoing, founded in January 2008 in Tokyo, Japan, is a vibrant art complex featuring a gallery, library, and café. Known for fostering experimental art, it has introduced numerous artists and facilitated various events, including talks, performances, and workshops. Since 2013, Art Center Ongoing has run an artist-in-residence program, building a strong network with the international art community. The center offers a 2-month residency, providing accommodation and exhibition opportunities, and aims to be a space where diverse individuals can engage with contemporary art. Situated in the culturally rich Kichijoji area, it serves as a crucial hub for young, active artists in Tokyo’s art scene.

Beppu Project

Beppu City, Japan

Beppu Project is a non-profit art organization founded in April that operates artist residency programs in Beppu City, a renowned hot spring area in southern Japan. The organization hosts the KASHIMA Artist in Residence program (since ) and short-term residencies at Kiyoshima Apartment, welcoming artists across multiple disciplines to create work while engaging with the local community.

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum Artist in Residence

Fukuoka, Japan

The Fukuoka Asian Art Museum Artist in Residence Program, started in 1999, invites local and international artists, including those from Asia, to stay in Fukuoka for 70-90 days to create and exhibit artworks such as paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs, films, and performances. Participants collaborate with local artists and the public, organize workshops and talks, and contribute to cultural exchange and understanding of contemporary Asian art. The program provides studio space in Artist Cafe Fukuoka and short-stay apartment accommodation, with financial support for one person per group in open calls.

Koganecho Area Management Center

Yokohama, Japan

The Koganecho Area Management Center (KAMC) in Yokohama, Japan, runs artist-in-residence programs to revitalize the Koganecho district through art and community engagement. It offers short-term residencies of 3 months and long-term ones of 1 year (renewable up to 5 years), providing studios and shared facilities for active artists of various genres. Programs support research, creation, local interactions, and public presentations, with a focus on visual arts, performing arts, and more.

Name of Residency: Metropolitan FukujusouThis old house was built in a time when Japan was not rich yet, the inside structure is simple and minimal. It may be inconvenient for you, but you will be able to feel something like Zen by being in this simple and minimal space, this simple lifestyle. And you will become feeling comfortable after you got used to it, and discover the pure beauty in these, and be able to have new inspirations. Such the experience is just one example, but it would be pleas

SAIKONEON

2234 Saiko, Japan

Name of Residency: SAIKONEONArtist-in-residence SAIKO NEON was established in April 2019, aiming to provide a space for research, creation and exchange of knowledge for various artists and designers of various boundaries. The residency program is accepting applications throughout the year. Our residency staffs and the partner gallery staffs will be selecting artists who can create and express exciting works, as well as artists with works that provoke our curiosity about their unique personality.

Sapporo Tenjinyama Art Studio

Sapporo Tenjiyama Art Studio (Inside Tenjin-yama park) 1-80, Japan

Tenjin-yama Art Studios offers ongoing residencies which are funded by the artist and provide them with a studio apartment, use of all the public facilities and a wealth of local knowledge from the staff. The ongoing residencies are open to any individual or group in any creative field who need access to activity in Sapporo, a space to research or produce work from, or a base from which to explore Hokkaido for creative means. Residencies that offer financial support to artists are detailed at th

Saruya Artist Residency

3-28-8 Shimoyoshida Fujiyoshida-shi, Japan

Name of Residency: Saruya Artist ResidencySARUYA is an Artist Residency in Japan,  located at the bottom of Mt. Fuji,in the city of Fujiyoshida.SARUYA Artist Residency offers studio space and accommodation in the Mt Fuji area in Japan. The duration of the residency is between 2 weeks and 3 months .Since 2017, SARUYA has received more than 30 artists from all over the world. As such, our goal is to foster cultural and artistic exchanges between Japanese artists and foreign artists. We accept any

Space Department Nara

Nara, Japan

SPACE DEPARTMENT Nara is a design hub and artist-in-residence facility in the World Heritage city of Nara, Japan, welcoming artists, architects, designers, researchers, and students focused on spatial design, architecture, and creative activities related to 'space.' It supports residents in conducting research, creating works inspired by Japanese culture and philosophy, and presenting results through workshops, events, exhibitions, or talks to connect with local communities. Residencies typically last 1-6 months, with private accommodation and workspace provided for a fee, and no stipend offered.

Studio Kura

Nijomasue 586, Japan

Name of Residency: Studio Kura Artist in Residence ProgramA small artist-run residence program in a rural environment just 45 minutes away from one of the largest Japanese cities. The host wish that the resident artist will enjoy engaging with the unique community and environment. Japanese is not required.Residency Programme since: 2007Description of Organisation: Studio Kura is a company devoted to art. Our activities include art lessons and workshops for children as well as for adults, and org

TartAMI Residence

240-1 Ikedashimochou, Japan

This is a new-style art using old tatami mat as a canvas, tartami.

The Kyoto Retreat

Kyoto, Japan

The Kyoto Retreat is an international residency designed for artists, curators, and writers seeking research and inspiration in Kyoto, Japan. The program offers participants a tranquil environment rooted in Japan’s cultural heritage, ideal for creative reflection rather than production. It emphasizes immersion in local traditions such as tea ceremonies, ikebana, and historical architecture. Participants are selected from all career stages and work across a wide range of artistic disciplines. The residency supports solo creative exploration, providing private accommodation in a shared house and a stipend for meals and local travel. Flights and local transportation are arranged for accepted residents, ensuring a smooth transition to the experience. While structured events are included, the residency encourages rest, cultural engagement, and self-directed discovery. The Kyoto Retreat champions inclusivity and maintains a supportive environment free from discrimination.

YUI-PORT(Niigata City Center for Creative Arts and International Youth Exchange)

2-5932-7, Japan

In YUI – PORT´s Artist-in-Residence project, there are 2 programs “Invitation Program”and“Autonomous Activity Program”. In each program and season, we will invite two pairs of artists etc. by open calls.In “Invitation Program”, we support long-term residence of invited artists etc. who were selected by open calls in spring and autumn. In “Invitation Program”, transportation expense, production cost and residing expenses will be paid within regulations. Open call from August to September