Akiyoshidai International Art Village Residencies, Japan

CALL FOR ARTISTS / AIAV Residence Program
Deadline 31st July, 2010

Akiyoshidai International Art Village has supported cultural and philosophical exchange among international artists through the artists in residence program since its inauguration in 1998. The aim of the Residence Support Program is to support young artists' experimental artistic activities, crossing the borders of art disciplines and nationalities. The artists will be carefully selected by the Selection Committee of the Residence Program of Akiyoshidai International Art Village. We strongly hope that selected artists will actively communicate with local people in Yamaguchi, participate in different projects, including workshops, lectures, school visits and exhibitions.

Akiyoshidai International Art Village Residence Program:
trans_2010-2011 http://aiav.jp/programs/2010/trans_apply/

Residency period
11 January - 21 March, 2011 [70days] Number of artists accepted 2 artists of any nationality living outside Japan 1 artist living in Japan or living abroad with Japanese nationality (Please see the guideline for details.) Support - Travel expenses - Accommodation at AIAV - Studio - Production expenses = 230,000 yen (individual) / 280,000 yen (group) - Per diem = 2,800 yen × day - Insurance (Please see the guideline for details.)

How to apply Please download the guideline and application from the AIAV website:
http://aiav.jp/programs/2010/trans_apply/

Please read the guideline carefully and fill in the application. Applications should be addressed to Akiyoshidai International Art Village Residence Program: trans_2010-2011 50 Akiyoshi, Shuho-cho, Mine-shi, Yamaguchi 754-0511 JAPAN

*We will not accept applications via e-mail, telephone or fax. Deadline Applications must be received by 31 July, 2010.

Results will be announced in the beginning of October 2010 If you had any questions, contact us any time.

Email: trans2010@aiav.jp // TEL: +81 837 63 0020 FAX: +81 837 63 0021