Residencies at Villa Kujoyama
Forecasted
Residencies at Villa Kujoyama support artists, artisans, creators, and scientists working with artists in immersive Kyoto research that deepens cultural dialogue and collaboration between France and Japan.
Funder: Institut français
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Previous awards: €9,800–€18,200 per project; residencies of four to six months
Summary: Supports immersive artistic and artist–scientist research in Kyoto that strengthens dialogue and collaboration between France and Japan.
Key Information: Submissions are limited to 250 applications; applicants must meet French citizenship or France-residence requirements, with a Franco-Japanese duo route available.
Description
Villa Kujoyama is a multidisciplinary research residency in Kyoto for established artists, artisans, creators, and scientists collaborating with artists. Operated by Institut français du Japon in coordination with Institut français, it supports original research requiring immersion in Japan and engagement with local issues. Residents are expected to develop working relationships with professional, academic, artistic, and cultural communities in Kyoto, Kansai, and across Japan.
The programme welcomes around fifteen laureates each year for four- to six-month stays. Residents receive time, live/work space, and support from an on-site team and Japanese and French cultural, academic, and scientific networks. Its scope encompasses artistic disciplines and Arts and Sciences collaborations. The emphasis is on research and intercultural exchange, with no requirement to produce a finished work. The Bettencourt Schueller Foundation is its principal patron.
