2026 Studio 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 region.
Here are the details for the recruitment of Studio artists for the upcoming 2026.
2026 Studio Artist Application（PDF）
Please refer to the page for studio and facility.
Application period
September 2, 2025 (10:00 JST) to 31 October, 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/studio-artist/
Contact
If you encounter any inquiries or require clarification during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at the provided address. 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.
