Showing posts with label Japan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Japan. Show all posts

Monday, September 22, 2014

Daiwa Foundation Art Prize

http://www.dajf.org.uk/grants-awards-prizes/daiwa-foundation-art-prize


The Daiwa Foundation Art Prize offers a British artist a first solo show at a gallery in Tokyo, Japan. In addition to an exhibition, the winning artist will be given a period of support and introductions to key individuals and organisations in the Japanese contemporary art world.  The winning artist is also awarded a participation fee of £5000.
The triennial prize is open to British artists resident in the UK who have not previously had a solo exhibition in Japan.  Artists applying for the prize are required to submit documentation of four recent works, in any medium (including painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, installation, video etc), a supporting CV and personal statement.  The judging panel select a short list of three artists.  Works by all three of the short list are exhibited at the Daiwa Foundation Japan House Gallery and a winner is announced later that year.
Two Daiwa Foundation Art Prizes have been awarded so far – to Marcus Coates in 2009 and to Haroon Mirza in 2012.

Artists are invited to submit works for the Daiwa Foundation Art Prize 2015

The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation is delighted to announce the third Daiwa Foundation Art Prize, which offers a British artist a first solo show at a gallery in Tokyo, Japan. In addition, the winning artist is awarded a participation fee of £5000, and a period of support and introductions to key individuals and organisations in the Japanese contemporary art world.
The judging panel is:
Hideki Aoyama, Gallery Director, Aoyama | Meguro Gallery, Tokyo
Richard Deacon, artist
Mami Kataoka, Chief Curator, Mori Art Museum, Tokyo
Chris Orr RA, artist
Jonathan Watkins, Director of Ikon Gallery, Birmingham
The triennial prize is open to British artists resident in the UK who have not previously had a solo exhibition in Japan. The judging panel will first select a shortlist of three artists whose works will be exhibited at the Daiwa Foundation Japan House Gallery, London in June 2015, during which time a winner is announced.
The two previous Daiwa Foundation Art Prizes were awarded to Marcus Coates in 2009, who had a solo exhibition at Tomio Koyama Gallery, Tokyo, and to Haroon Mirza in 2012, whose solo show was held at SCAI THE BATHHOUSE, Tokyo in early 2013. The 2015 Daiwa Foundation Art Prize winner will be invited to exhibit at the Aoyama | Meguro Gallery in Tokyo.
Deadline for applications: 30 September 2014
Artists applying for the prize are required to submit documentation of four recent works, in any medium (including painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, installation, video etc), a supporting CV and personal statement. Entry is free. Applications are made online.
For further information and to apply please visit: www.parkerharris.co.uk
For any queries please contact the project coordinators, Parker Harris:
T. 01372 462190
Key Dates:
30 September 2014: Closing date for applications
25 October 2014: Shortlisted artists announced
June 2015: Short-listed exhibition at the Daiwa Foundation Japan House Gallery, London
Autumn/winter 2015: Winner’s exhibition at Aoyama | Meguro Gallery, Tokyo

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Saison Foundation (JP), Call for Applicants: 2014 International Grants / Residency, Performing Arts

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Deadline for application form request: October 17th, 2013

  1. Contemporary Theater and Dance:
    International Project Support Program

    (For medium to long-term artistic collaboration projects)
  2.  Contemporary Theater and Dance:
    Residence in Morishita Studio
    Visiting Fellows Program

    i. Research residency for Artists
    ii.Research residency for Arts Managers
This program offers grants and/or priority use of space at Morishita Studio in Tokyo (studios and guest rooms) -for international theater, dance, or performance art collaboration projects with not-for-profit contemporary Japanese performing artists and/or companies, -including creative workshops and rehearsals held during the working process. Priority will be given to projects -that will advance through continuous working processes, based on sufficient mutual understanding between artistic partners. Deadline for requesting an application form: October 17th, 2013
The Saison Foundation is a grant-making foundation established in July 1987 that supports projects and activities related to contemporary Japanese theater and dance. In order to increase the visibility of contemporary Japanese performing arts (theater, dance, and performance art) on a worldwide level, the Saison Foundation awards grants and priority use of its rehearsal/workshop and residence facilities at Morishita Studio in Tokyo.
For more detailed information and application guidelines (PDF): http://www.saison.or.jp/english/application/2014_ApplicationGuidelines.pdf
Link to website: http://www.saison.or.jp/english/application/index.html

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Call for Applicants: Animation Artist in Residence Tokyo 2014



Deadline: September 9th, 2013
This project, organized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunka-cho / Government of Japan), is an artist in residence program which aims to provide three outstanding young animation artists from around the world with an opportunity to come to Tokyo and create new works while directly interacting with Japanese animation culture. In doing so, we aim to promote both the creation of excellent works of animation and a better understanding of Japanese culture.
Applicants must reside outside of Japan and be a citizen of a country other than Japan. Be between the ages of 20 and 35 on September 9th 2013. Be able to speak either English or Japanese at least well enough to communicate in everyday situations. Have access to the equipment necessary to participate in a remote interview (i.e. a computer capable of connecting to the internet and using Skype).
Target field: Animation production
Number of applicants accepted: 3
Duration of the program: 70 days between January 7th and March 17th, 2014
Support provided: Travel expenses, Living allowance, Travel insurance, Rental accommodation (including workspace), Expert assistance, Opportunity to present finished work, Opportunities to interact with Japanese creators.
Program summary:  Education/training: participants will give reports on the progress of their work being created as part of the program and will receive guidance from accomplished Japanese animators/experts on a regular basis.
Visits/exchange events: participants will visit animation studios and participate in exchange events with artists and students enrolled in art programs at educational institutions.
Creation of a new work: participants will begin a new work while in Japan and present the finished work or one part of a work in progress at the end of their stay.
More info: http://japic.jp/eng/2013/05/information-for-prospective-applicants-4/#more-440

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Akiyoshidai International Art Village Residence Support Program

  • Location: 50 Akiyoshi Shuho-cho Mine-shi Yamaguchi 754-0511 JAPAN
  • Deadline: July 31, 2013
  • Duration: 19 January (Sun) – 14 March (Fri), 2014 [55 days]
  • Eligibility: Eligibility, Artists who must be able: (1) to stay at AIAV during the designated period of time. (2) to participate in all pubic programs, e.g. open studio, presentations and talks and to create new work. (3) to participate in the exchange programs for local community, e.g. talks, lectures and outreach programs. (4) to provide images and documentations, e.g. pictures and videos, for publicity and archiving in accordance with AIAV’s request. (5) to take part in educational programs at local schools and universities in English or Japanese. (6) to work and live independently. (7) to present the results of the residence program, e.g. exhibitions, reviews or talks outside Japan within a year after the program.
  • Costs & Support: Support (1) Travel expenses: a round trip from your address to AIAV. (A round trip tickets for international flights, domestic flights and/or domestic railway tickets). (2) Accommodation at AIAV (single room with own bath and toilet). (3) Studio (the allocation of studios is decided by AIAV: artists may have to share with others). (4) Production expenses: 200,000 yen. (5) Per diem: 2,800 yen x days of the program.
  • URL: http://www.aiav.jp/programs/2013/application_trans_20132014/
Theme: The features of this land

Akiyoshidai International Art Village Residence Support Program: trans_2013-2014

The prefix ‘trans’ means to go beyond, get across, cross, exchange, change and convert.
The Residence Support Program provides a time and place for artists to experience new encounters and carry out experiments to guide their future projects. Participating artists are expected to bring new ideas to the local culture and people while they, in turn, will hopefully acquire new perspectives through these fresh encounters. As a result of the residence program, the artists will convey their new experiences, gathered from the local lifestyle and our particular  geographic situation, to their next destination. We hope that the residence program at Akiyoshidai International Art Village becomes a space for artists to go beyond cultural borders and expand their outlooks, exchange their unique understandings and establish relationships with fellow artists.
Organized by Yamaguchi Kirameki Foundation, Akiyoshidai International Art Village
Supported by Yamaguchi prefecture, Yamaguchi board of education, Mine city, Mine city board of education

Residency period
19 January (Sun) – 14 March (Fri), 2014 [55 days]

Programme Schedule
January 19 (Sun)  Program Starts
January 20 (Mon) Orientation
February 8 (Sat)  Open Studio
March 1 (Sat) Opening Reception
March 1 (Sat) – March 9 (Sun) Presentation
March 14 (Fri) Program ends

Numbers of artists accepted
(1) 3 artists (2 of non-Japanese, 1 of Japanese) , under 40 years old.
(2) Artists who work on the theme above.
(3) Groups of 2 artists may apply, but no larger.

Eligibility
Artists who must be able:
(1) to stay at AIAV during the designated period of time.
(2) to participate in all pubic programs, e.g. open studio, presentations and talks and to create new work.
(3) to participate in the exchange programs for local community, e.g. talks, lectures and outreach programs.
(4) to provide images and documentations, e.g. pictures and videos, for publicity and archiving in accordance with AIAV’s request.
(5) to take part in educational programs at local schools and universities in English or Japanese.
(6) to work and live independently.
(7) to present the results of the residence program, e.g. exhibitions, reviews or talks outside Japan within a year after the program.

Support
(1) Travel expenses: a round trip from your address to AIAV
      (A round trip tickets for international flights, domestic flights and/or domestic railway tickets)
(2) Accommodation at AIAV (single room with own bath and toilet)
(3) Studio (the allocation of studios is decided by AIAV: artists may have to share with others)
(4) Production expenses:  200,000 yen
(5) Per diem:  2,800 yen x days of the program

Copyright and Publicity
(1) Artworks produced during the program belong to the artists.
(2) Images, taken during the program, e.g. photos of the artists and exhibition views, belong to AIAV.
(3) Artists are expected to be cooperative when photographed and asked to participate in publicity, e.g. for newspaper interviews.
(4) Artists may be asked to loan or donate their pieces of work but they have the rights to refuse such requests.

Notes
* Artists have to install and deinstall their work by themselves.
* Artists also have to pack their work and pay shipping costs if necessary.
* Artists are not allowed to be accompanied by anyone for the program.  When artists’ family or friends visit AIAV, they can stay
  with charge of accommodation fee for approximately 3,000 yen per night (prices differ according to room types).
* There is a common kitchen at the residence hall, where artists can cook for themselves.
* Income tax (20%) will be imposed on those from countries, which do not have a tax convention with Japan.

How to apply
(1) Application form can be downloaded at AIAV’s website. http://www.aiav.jp
(2) Please submit your application with the following items.
     □  Printed application forms (3 pages) attached with passport photograph, 4cm (h) x 3 cm (w).
     □  Color prints of your portfolio on A4 or letter size paper (up to 10 images).
     □  For video works, please edit them down to 5 minutes (mov, m4v or mp4, up to 50 MB each).
     □  Color-copies of articles and reviews from catalogues, newspapers and magazines, if you have any (up to 3 articles)
     □  DVD or CD-R including digital files of application forms, portfolio, video works, articles and reviews.

* AIAV will not return the submitted applications.
* AIAV does not accept applications via email or fax.
* Submitted information will be only used for the selection for this residence program.

Deadline
Applications must be received by
July 31 (Wed), 2013
*Insufficient applications will not be accepted.

The Selection and the Results
Results will be announced in early October 2013
*All applicants will be informed about the results.

Applications
& inquiries should be addressed to
Akiyoshidai International Art Village
the planning and management section
Residence Support Program Staff
50 Akiyoshi Shuho-cho Mine-shi Yamaguchi 754-0511 JAPAN
TEL: + 81(0)837-63-0020 / FAX: +81(0)837-63-0021   
Website: http://www.aiav.jp/ e-mail: trans2013@aiav.jp

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Tokyo Wonder Site Call for Artists

Tokyo Wonder Site is an art center dedicated to the generation and promotion of new art and culture from the heart of Tokyo. While TWS Hongo supports and nurtures young talent in all fields in programs related to the government-hosted "Tokyo Wonder Wall" exhibition of works chosen from among entries from the general public, TWS Shibuya is a hub in a global cultural network of affiliated cultural facilities in Japan and abroad, and at once a platform for both new talents and internationally active creators to exchange and showcase their works.
In addition, TWS Aoyama: Creator-in-Residence opened in 2006 as a venue for creative individuals from all genres and nationalities to pursue their respective work in a shared process. TWS Aoyama:Creator-in-Residence provides a truly diverse range of opportunities for exchange for people of age or gender, and working in any genre. Creative people including artists, curators, researchers, musicians, performers and designers are able to experience the rich history and culture of Tokyo, do research and work, and exhibit their creations.



There are several residency programmes at TWS Aoyama, which function with open calls:
  • Exchange residency programme: Cultural exchange program for emerging artists, between art spaces and cultural institutions overseas that cooperated with Tokyo Wonder Site.
  • Research Residency programme: For creators who research for future work in the cultural environment that Tokyo provides.
  • On site Lab Workshop Programme: A new form of educational program in which world-renowned tutors are invited to work together with young creators on cross-genre projects linking the arts, music and design.
  • Local Creator Residence Programme: For creators who have ability not only to play a central part in cultural exchange with creators from all over the world, but also to produce works during their residency at TWS Aoyama: Creator-in-Residence.
  • International Creator Residency Programme: This program targets skilled middle-careered creators based outside Japan.
Find here the overview of the programmes at TWS Aoyama (also the ones by nomination or recommendation).

Single room (24.92㎡). All rooms have bath & toilet, basic furniture, electrical appliances, kitchen with cutlery, towels and linens. Following facilities are provided as common use: Internet in guest rooms using a LAN cable, common space with living room (with grand piano) , dining room (with kitchen facilities, i-Mac, printer, TV), library, laundry (washing machine).

2006
Japanese / English
Located in central Tokyo
Presentation in the Open Studio, workshop or exhibition.
1-3 months
Food, production expenses and other everyday living expenses.
Accommodation.
For both international and Japanese creators who are planning to undergo cultural study or research based in Tokyo
November 20 2012
depends on the programme - check the TWS website regularly

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

International Artistic Residency in Beppu 2013

http://www.beppuproject.com/newslist/2012/10/966.html
 
Please note that the deadline for this residency is on November 23rd (Friday) at midnight (Japan time UTC+09:00)
Register here! To apply for the International Artistic Residency you have to register (first step)

Once you received your application number you must send your application by email to airproject@beppuproject.com (second step)

Read the open call of the International Artistic Residency

We are calling for international artists in the music, performing art and visual art fields to take over the theme: A COURSE THROUGHOUT BEPPU CITY (it could be translated into Japanese as "別府そぞろあるき" - Beppu sozoroaruki -). The idea of this residency is to create a poetic and artistic course throughout the city and its environment that will emerge from the imagination of artists who will discover the place with a fresh new look.