About the Open Call

The mission of Hayama Artist Residency is to introduce visual artists from around the world to Japanese culture and offer them an opportunity to have their first gallery exhibition in Japan. The residency dates are June 1 - 30, 2027. This is a 4-week residency in a small, coastal Japanese town in Kanagawa Prefecture, on central Honshū, Japan. The application is open to any visual artist over 21 years old, working in any medium—based anywhere in the world, regardless of race, gender, culture, or religion. Application will be reviewed by a cohort of international curators and arts professionals.

What is Offered

Selected artists receive a roundtrip flight to Narita or Haneda airport, shared accommodations for 4 weeks, an $800 USD stipend for meals and local transportation, and a gallery exhibition in Japan.

Requirements

Visual artists over 21 years old working in any medium. Applications must be submitted in English. First-time applicants must pay a $95 USD fee.

How to Apply

Apply online through the Submittable platform. Returning applicants who applied for the first time for the June 2026 residency should email director@hayamaartistresidency.com for a new application link.