Kyoto Art Center Artist-in-Residence Program 2027 Performing Arts Division

An artist-in-residence program in Kyoto for an emerging performing artist, researcher, or artist group working in performing arts.

Official Call / Opportunity Page URL: https://www.kac.or.jp/en/news/20260615/

Deadline

31 July 2026, 18:00 JST. The official page states that applications are accepted from 30 June to 31 July 2026.

Application Fee / Participation Fee

No application fee is stated on the official page. The official page states that food, artist fees, and other living expenses are not provided.

Eligibility

Emerging artists or researchers active in performing arts who have a clear reason for staying in Kyoto for production or research. Participants must be able to plan and implement public exchange projects and communicate in English or Japanese.

Application / Project Requirements

Application materials must be written in Japanese or English and submitted as PDF files. Required materials are the application sheet, a one-page CV, and a portfolio of up to five pages.

Prize / Benefits

Support includes accommodation for up to three months, a studio at Kyoto Art Center, round-trip economy airfare from the applicant’s residential area to Kansai International Airport or Osaka International Airport, a production subsidy of 200,000 JPY, public-relations cooperation, and assistance by art coordinators.

Application Method

Prepare the three PDF documents and submit them through the application form linked on the official Kyoto Art Center page.

Additional official information

The residency period must fall within either 1 May-31 August 2027 or 1 November 2027-29 February 2028. The selected artist or group is required to submit a report after the residency.