Kinosaki International Arts Center AiR 2027/2028

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Basic Japanese or English required; artists must live and work independently.

Kinosaki International Arts Center AiR 2027/2028 Kinosaki International Art Center (KIAC), an artist-in-residence facility for contemporary artistic activities with a focus on the performing arts, invites interested artists to present their projects for the residency in the fiscal year 2027/28 . From the previous Open Call in fiscal year 2026, they have decided to include “Research-based art projects” in addition to “Performing arts” in the scope of eligible artistic genres and activities. … read more Kinosaki International Arts Center AiR 2027/2028 Kinosaki International Art Center (KIAC), an artist-in-residence facility for contemporary artistic activities with a focus on the performing arts, invites interested artists to present their projects for the residency in the fiscal year 2027/28. From the previous Open Call in fiscal year 2026, they have decided to include “Research-based art projects” in addition to “Performing arts” in the scope of eligible artistic genres and activities. KIAC aims to be like a door to an unknown world or a window to observe the familiar everyday for those who engage with its activities. Unlike a theater where completed works are programmed, KIAC is an art center for the creation and community exchange. It is a place for experimentation where resident artists and local residents may be able to interact with each other to create values or works that no one has yet seen. Intended program period: 1st April 2027 - 31st March 2028 (excluding one month of September 2027) Eligible projects: Any of the following activities for which feasibility is ensured: (1) Performing arts (theater, dance, music, performance, etc.) (2) Research-based art projects (3) Study groups, symposiums, lectures, etc. by art professionals Support: Kinosaki International Arts Center will support the artists with providing space for creation and accommodation and staff as follows: 1.) Free use of Kinosaki International Arts Center hall and studios. 2.) Free use of the residence of up to 7 rooms. 3.) Technical staff and coordinators will support the creation and research. *As a general rule, personnel expenses for all the staff involved in the production, transportation to Kinosaki, etc. must be covered by the applicant. *Artists must pay 350 yen per person per day to Toyooka City for utilities. Application Requirements 1.) Individual artists or groups of artists can stay at Kinosaki International Arts Center for their artistic activities for a minimum of 7 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 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. Expectations upon acceptance 1.) Artists must pay 350 yen per person per day to Toyooka City for utilities. (ex: A group of 5 components staying for 9 nights = 350 JPY x 5 people x 10 days = total : 17,500 JPY) 2.) During their stay, artists must be involved in the Community Exchange Program(*) by organizing activities that will encourage creative exchange with the locals and tourists. 3.) When presenting a piece of work that has been created at KIAC, artists must credit Kinosaki International Arts Center (Toyooka City) by printing the facility name and its logo on all promotional material. 4.) Artists must agree to help promote Kinosaki International Arts Center by sharing photos, videos and information. (However, all rights related to the work created during their stay belong to the artists involved). About the Community Exchange Program: Artists are asked to introduce their work and its creative process to the locals and tourists through events such as presentations of the finished work, rehearsal performances, open studios, workshops, talk shows, etc. in order to create opportunities to exchange together. The application deadline is 17:00 Japan Standard Time on Saturday, 27th June 2026. Applicants are required to download the application form and submit it to [email protected] with the subject “Application for the 2026 AIR program”.