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2027 Hyogu Residency – Kintsugi Residency
| Deadline | 2027.04.30 |
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| Results Available Date | Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis, so early submission is highly encouraged as spaces may fill before the deadline. |
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2027 Hyogu Residency – Kintsugi Residency Application Guidelines
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The 2027 Kintsugi Residency is a four-week residency. Kintsugi for Artists as our value, we would like to welcome participants interested in traditional kintsugi to build a foundation in urushi-based kintsugi through different ceramic repair projects and maki-e practice. Participants will develop the knowledge and practical skills to plan and carry out traditional kintsugi repairs, while exploring how maki-e techniques can be integrated into their own creative practice.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Learn traditional urushi-based kintsugi repair and decorative maki-e techniques.
• Practice-driven curriculum tailored to help artists build an independent practice.
• Guided studio practice and individual mentoring by an experienced artist.
• Take home a professional kintsugi kit, including genuine gold and silver powders.
• English taught lessons with an exclusive English Kintsugi Handbook.
• Personal workdesk in a fully equipped shared studio.
• Four weeks accommodation within the 18th-century registered national cultural property in a tranquil historic neighbourhood in the heart of Nara City.
| Duration | Four-week residency, with two sessions: • Spring Session: April 17 - May 14, 2027 • Autumn Session: September 11 - October 8, 2027 |
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| Fields and Media | Craft, Cultural Heritage, Independent Curator, Literature, Museum, Other, Visual Art |
| Funding | This is a self-funded residency program. Official documentation can be provided upon request to support artists applying for external grants or funding. |
| Provided by Host | • Four-week accommodation. • Traditional urushi-based kintsugi and maki-e instruction. • A professional kintsugi kit for each participant including genuine gold and silver powders and natural urushi lacquer. • English-taught lessons and an exclusive English Kintsugi Handbook. • A personal worktable and access to the equipped shared studio and urushi furo. • All lectures, workshops, and field trips. |
| Costs | Residency program fee, flights, Japan visa, personal daily living expenses, food, transportation, insurance. |
| How to Apply | Please apply via the Online Application Form from the official website. |