2026 Guest Artist Application

At the  Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park (SCCP), we conduct an Artist-in-Residence program, providing a creative space for aspiring and accomplished ceramic artists with extensive knowledge and activity records, as well as artists. Since 1992, this Artist-in-Residence program has hosted over 1,500 artists from 60 countries and regions.

Starting from the 2008, we have started an open call system for some of our guest artists in addition to an invitation system, providing an opportunity for emerging artists. Here are the guideline of call for the upcoming 2026. The SCCP will accept applications for the 2026 fiscal year program, which, .for this year, is open exclusively to ceramicists or artists residing in Japan. Please consider to apply Studio Artist if you are not based in Japan and wish to participate in Artist in Residence in 2026.

2026 open call Guest Artist Application（PDF）JP only

Please refer to the page for studio and facility

Application Period

September 2, 2025 (10:00 JST) to October 31,  2025 (17:00 JST)

Call for Application for year of 2026 closed on October 31, 2025  

Application Procedure

We will accept applications online only. 
Online application form: https://sccp-air-apply.jp/guest-artist/

Contact

If you encounter any inquiries or require clarification during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us. Additionally, we welcome inquiries and requests related to studio visits.

The Foundation of Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park
The Institute of Ceramic Studies

2188-7 Chokushi, Shigaraki-cho, Koka City, Shiga 529-1804
TEL：0748-83-0909 (Japan)
FAX：0748-83-1193
E-mail：air.shigaraki@sccp.jp

Please specify ‘Artist-in-Residence Inquiry’ in the subject line.