Creator-in-Residence 2025
Deadline: March 10, 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility: No restrictions on nationality, gender, residence, age, or whether applying as an individual or group.
Open to all activity genres and experience levels
Must be able to visit the center for a preliminary inspection (domestic applicants only)
Able to live, create, and conduct research independently during the program period
Willing to share activity records with the organizers
Basic Japanese communication required (limited English proficiency is acceptable)
Must comply with organizer rules and facility usage regulations
About the residency: The Akita City Cultural Creation Center is a facility dedicated to supporting citizens’ creative activities and hosts an annual "Creator-in-Residence" program. Through the residency of creators, the program provides opportunities for citizens to take on new forms of expression.
What you get:
Travel Expenses：Up to ¥70,000 (negotiable for international participants; multiple trips to Akita may be supported)
.Accommodation：Housing and support within Akita City during the residency
Facility and Equipment Use：Cultural Creation Center facilities for creation, presentation, or event hosting
Activity Support Grant: ¥300,000 Provided post-activity; partial advance payments available upon request
Preliminary Visit Expenses：Travel costs for a 2-night, 3-day visit (domestic travel only)
Information and Networking：Support in connecting with local experts, organizations, and resources
Documentation and Promotion：Assistance with recording, promoting, and reporting activities during events
Invitation Letter：Issued by the Cultural Creation Center Note: For group applications, funding for travel, accommodations, and creation is limited to one member per group.
