- Pre-Launch Promo 1: June 15th to June 21st (1 week)
- Pre-Launch Promo 2: June 23rd to June 29th (1 week)
- Arrival Dates:
- 1st • 10th • 19th • 28th of each month between August and Novermber 2026
How to apply
Application Requirements:
1. Artist statement (200-300 words)
2. Images of your art work (3–10 images)
3. A brief residency proposal (casual & flexible, just share your vision!)
4. Preferred dates (include flexibility)
5. Application fee
Seasonal Residency Periods:
Spring: March – May
Summer: June – August
Fall: September – November
Residency Length:
1 week to 3 weeks (For a longer stay, please contact us.)
Expectations: We do not place productivity or public presentation requirements on residents. Artists are free to experiment, research, create new work and rest as they wish.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with notifications sent within 2-3 weeks.
1. Residency Fee
- Pre-Launch Promo (June 2026): $700 per 1-week session – Limited introductory rate for our June pre-launch weeks.
- Regular Season (August–November 2026): $900 per week – Artists may stay 1, 2, or 3 consecutive weeks.
- Includes exclusive use of the traditional Japanese house, private studio space, and basic utilities (electricity, water, Wi-Fi).
2. Payment Terms
- Deposit: 30% of the session fee is required within 7 days of acceptance. (Deposit is non-refundable.)
- Balance: Remaining payment is due 30 days before the residency start date.
- Payments Accepted:
- Credit card (via secure Stripe link)
- Cancellations:
- Deposits are non-refundable.
- If cancellation occurs within 30 days of arrival, the full fee is non-refundable. (Due to limited capacity and fixed scheduling.)
3. Additional Guests
- The residency fee covers one artist.
- For partners, collaborators, or family members staying overnight
- Family members are welcome for an additional fee:
- $150 per additional adult per week
- $100 per child under 12 per week
- Maximum of a family of 4
4. What’s Included
- Private stay in a traditional Japanese home
- Private art studio
- Kitchen and laundry
- Access to garden and river
- Wi-Fi Internet
- Basic bedding and towels
- Utility costs (reasonable use)
- Bicycle rental
Ready to Begin Your Creative Journey?
Port of Imazu, Takashima, Shiga Prefecture