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 59 countries.
Here are the details for the recruitment of Studio artists for the upcoming 2025.
2025 Studio Artist Application(PDF)
Application period
September 19, 2024 (10:00 JST) to 31 October, 2024 (17:00 JST)
*Application for fiscal 2025 acceptance has been finished.
Application Procedure
We will accept applications online. The link to the applicaiton form will be valid on September 19.
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.