Hyogu Residency: Learn Traditional Kakejiku Scroll Mounting & Paper Framing in Nara, Japan (2027)

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Closes

April 30, 2027

Effort

About 2 hours

Cost to apply

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What it is

A 4-week program to learn the aesthetics and techniques of Hyogu (Japanese paper mounting and framing) and traditional kakejiku scroll mounting with hands-on guidance from an experienced hyogu mounter, including workshops, field trips, and guest lectures.

Who it is for

Artists working in visual arts, paper art, photography, crafts, design, paper conservation, curatorial practice, research, or interdisciplinary arts.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

international

Where

Nara, Japan

When

April 30, 2027

Runs October 16, 2027 to November 12, 2027

What you get

4-week residency in Nara, Japan including private bedroom accommodation in an 18th-century cultural property, studio workspace with specialized mounting tools, all lessons and workshops with English interpretation, artisan-grade hyogu mounting tool kit to keep, mounting materials, field trips, and Wi-Fi access.

What you need to apply

Online Application Form
Artist statement describing who you are, how you learned about hyogu, and what you want to learn or achieve from this program

How long it takes

About 2 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 2 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Not listed

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