{"id":5872,"date":"2025-11-27T15:54:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T06:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kuzanbo.jp?p=5872"},"modified":"2026-02-10T15:56:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T06:56:13","slug":"air2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kuzanbo.jp\/en\/2025\/11\/27\/air2026\/","title":{"rendered":"\u3042\u3055\u307e\u7a7a\u5c71\u671b Art in Residence (AIR) Program Call for Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"5798\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kuzanbo.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AIR-KV1\u753b\u5bb6-3-1024x687.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5798\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At \u3042\u3055\u307e\u7a7a\u5c71\u671b (ASAMA KUZANBO), a single villa resort in Kita-Karuizawa,<br>Aiming to form a base for art creation in the Karuizawa and Kita-Karuizawa area,<br>Providing artists with a creative environment that confronts nature<br>\u3042\u3055\u307e\u7a7a\u5c71\u671b Artist-in-Residence Program\" (Supported by Kita-Karuizawa Tourist Association) has started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications for artists to participate in this program will be accepted beginning Thursday, November 27, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Residency program where art and nature resonate with each other<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/prcdn.freetls.fastly.net\/release_image\/69365\/53\/69365-53-95bfd3f6fd629d777360f82c0659ef7d-3302x2202.jpg?width=1950&amp;height=1350&amp;quality=85%2C65&amp;format=jpeg&amp;auto=webp&amp;fit=bounds&amp;bg-color=fff\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u3042\u3055\u307e\u7a7a\u5c71\u671b\" is located in Kita-Karuizawa, an area of unspoiled nature,<br>This is a single villa resort with a total of 16 villas.<br>Magnificent views of Mt. Asama, quiet mornings, clean air, etc,<br>The unique environment that can only be experienced here has provided creative inspiration to many of our residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through new works and exchanges that are born here,<br>We will continue to present a new form of culture that combines art and resorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Background of Program Implementation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/prcdn.freetls.fastly.net\/release_image\/69365\/53\/69365-53-7815bfbf5205acd31e3bfa91eeb4bd36-3220x2146.jpg?width=1950&amp;height=1350&amp;quality=85%2C65&amp;format=jpeg&amp;auto=webp&amp;fit=bounds&amp;bg-color=fff\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Karuizawa and Kita-Karuizawa area is dotted with many museums and ateliers,<br>Since ancient times, painters, craftsmen, and designers have been engaged in creative activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The facility was also supervised by world-renowned designer Junko Koshino,<br>Elements of art are incorporated into the design and spatial organization of the villas.<br>The cultural background of these areas and the attractiveness of the natural environment are utilized,<br>We launched this project as a program to support the creation of artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Outline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/prcdn.freetls.fastly.net\/release_image\/69365\/53\/69365-53-fcf9e6ed51f165d8abc3927518461953-3000x2001.jpg?width=1950&amp;height=1350&amp;quality=85%2C65&amp;format=jpeg&amp;auto=webp&amp;fit=bounds&amp;bg-color=fff\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application period<\/strong>: Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Friday, December 28, 2025<br><strong>length of one's stay<\/strong>: One month from mid-January to April 2026 (long-term stay negotiable)<br><strong>Number of applicants<\/strong>1 pair (individual or duo)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>accommodation<\/strong>Deluxe Suite \"Cassiopeia<br>(Living room, dining room, bedroom, Japanese-style room, kitchenette, bathroom and toilet)<br><strong>Production Space<\/strong>: Living room full of natural light can be used as a studio.<br><strong>loaning of a vehicle (e.g. to a friend)<\/strong>One light passenger car (insurance and fuel expenses are paid by us)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Supported by Kita-Karuizawa Tourist Association)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main benefits and support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Accommodation and use of production space free of charge<br>Partial provision of basic equipment and supplies necessary for production (content to be negotiated)<br>Publicity, interviews, and documentation during the stay (to be posted on the official website and SNS)<br>Provide opportunities to present the results of the project and hold private exhibitions (assuming guest lounges, restaurants, etc. within the facility).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please submit the following documents by e-mail (PDF format, subject line specified).<br>If the file size is large, please use Gigafile Mail, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Portfolio<br>Proposal for a project you would like to work on during your stay in Japan<br>Biography (optional form)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>subject<\/strong>: \"Artist-in-Residence Program Application Forms Sent to: _name<br>(e.g.: Artist-in-Residence Program Application Forms sent to: Taro Sorayama)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E-mail:<a>mkg@kuzanbo.jp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Contents<\/th><th>time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Recruitment starts<\/td><td>Thursday, November 27, 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Deadline<\/td><td>Until 23:59 on Sunday, December 28, 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interviews and selection<\/td><td>Early January 2026 (1 Zoom interview)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Invitee Announcement<\/td><td>Late January 2026 (only adopted applicants will be notified by e-mail)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>length of one's stay<\/td><td>Approximately one month from late January to April 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>publication of results<\/td><td>Scheduled for May 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact us<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u3042\u3055\u307e\u7a7a\u5c71\u671b \"Artist in Residence\" Office<br>E-mail:<a>mkg@kuzanbo.jp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25a0 <strong>Exhibition of works by Junko Koshino to commemorate the start of the program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/prcdn.freetls.fastly.net\/release_image\/69365\/53\/69365-53-5b034c60315b1578a1fa5542d77fbf18-2304x1536.jpg?width=1950&amp;height=1350&amp;quality=85%2C65&amp;format=jpeg&amp;auto=webp&amp;fit=bounds&amp;bg-color=fff\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From December 1, 2025, the paintings \"Seiten I\" and \"Shattered Rings\" by Junko Koshino, who supervised \u3042\u3055\u307e\u7a7a\u5c71\u671b.<br>It is on display in the guest lounge of the facility.<br>Please take a look when you visit 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