International call for emerging artists and researchers working in performing arts (dance, theatre, music etc.) to apply for residencies in 2016 at Kyoto Art Center, Japan.  You should have a significant reason to produce, research, study in Kyoto.

Kyoto Art Center’s Artist-in-Residence Program offers support to emerging artists and art researchers who wish to pursue creative activities in Kyoto. We call for applications from the artists/researchers in performing arts and visual arts in alternate years. In 2016, the program is open to artists and researchers working in performing arts.

Eligibility

•  Emerging artists and art researchers of performing arts (dance, theater and music etc.), who have a significant reason to produce, research and study in Kyoto.


• Applicants must:

- Organize exchange projects with Kyoto citizens during the residency.

- Give a presentation such as performances, lectures or workshops during the residency.

- Communicate in English or Japanese.

Support provided

•  Accommodation during the residency period. (Living expenses such as are not included.)


• Studio for production at Kyoto Art Center. Note: Presentation space availability is discussed after the selection.


• JPY200,000.- for an individual or a group (not each member) for production and/or research.


• Publicity


• Assistance of a program coordinator.

Maximum 3 months from April 1st (Fri), 2016 － March 31st (Fri), 2017

DEADLINE: 30 June 2015

IMPORTANT NOTE: applications must be submitted by post or in person (email, fax not permitted)