Join a fully funded 4-week creative retreat in Kyoto, Japan — from October 16 to November 13, 2025!
This international residency covers all your expenses, so you can focus on what truly matters: creating, exploring, and reflecting.
Open to artists, curators, and writers from around the world, the retreat offers a rare chance to dive into Japanese culture, work on personal projects, and connect with other creative minds.
Experience the spirit of Japan in a meaningful and unforgettable way.
Four weeks. One incredible journey. All in Kyoto.
Information:
- Country of the Event: Japan
- Place: Kyoto
- Time Period: four days
- Dates: Oct 16 – Nov 13, 2025
- Perks: Fully Funded
- Due Date: 15 July 2025
Money Perks:
- Return Flight: Arrival at Kansai (KIX) or Osaka Itami (ITM) Airport
- Housing: Your own room in a shared house for 4 weeks
- Allowance: $800 provided for food and local travel in Japan
Summary of the Program:
The Kyoto Retreat welcomes artists, curators, and writers to experience Japan in a thoughtful and creative way.
It’s your time to explore new ideas, work on personal projects, and take a break to recharge and reflect in a peaceful setting.
- Designed for Artists: Kyoto’s Kinkaku-ji and Ryoan-ji temples show the beauty of traditional Japanese design. Their play of light and shadow, intricate structures, and beautiful carvings are a great source of creative inspiration.
- Made for Curators: Kyoto is like a living museum where you can experience traditional Japanese arts such as tea ceremonies, flower arranging (ikebana), and Noh theater. Its galleries and workshops show both old and modern Japanese art, revealing how creativity has grown over time.
- Made for Writers: Kyoto’s peaceful gardens and lovely streets, especially colorful in autumn, spark great stories. Walking through Arashiyama’s bamboo forest or along the Philosopher’s Path gives writers a perfect place to think deeply and find inspiration from nature, ideas, and life.
Requirements:
- Requirements: Inviting visual artists, curators, and writers to join.
- Age: You need to be at least 21.
- Place: Located anywhere worldwide.
- Open to All: Everyone, no matter their background, is invited to apply.