Call for Artists! ZEN AIR EIHEIJI 2024

ZEN AIR -Artist In Residence EIHEIJI 2024

We are currently accepting applications for artists in residence for the year 2024.

We are looking for artists, researchers, curators, etc. to stay in Eiheiji-cho, Fukui Prefecture, where Eiheiji Temple, the head temple of the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism, is located, to work on production, research, etc.

Production Course

Minimum 60 days to maximum 90 days between August 26, 2024 (Mon) and November 28, 2024 (Thu)
*From November 9th to November 24th, it will be the public production and presentation term. Therefore, you have to be present on site during this weekend, as well as during setup, exhibition, and takedown.
Production of artwork during residence in Eiheiji Town.
Work in public for a specified period of time.
Presentation of the results of activities, such as artwork exhibitions, performances and talks.

*If it takes time to obtain a visa, the length of your stay can be discussed.

Research Course

Minimum 60 days to maximum 90 days between August 26, 2024 (Mon) and November 28, 2024 (Thu)
*From November 9th to November 24th, it will be the public production and presentation term. Therefore, you have to be present on site during this weekend, as well as during setup, exhibition, and takedown.
Research and study of Zen culture and Eiheiji Town.
Presentation of the results of activities in forms of presentations, talks, etc.

*If it takes time to obtain a visa, the length of your stay can be discussed.

However, since the period from November 9 (Sat.) to November 24 (Sun.) will be open to the public, the artists themselves must stay at the site on the weekends during this period, as well as during the move-in, exhibition, and move-out periods for both the production and research courses.

How to Apply

This year, applications will be accepted via the application form.

For application details, please visit https://zen-air.org/application2023-en/

Please read the application guidelines carefully before applying. Application Guidelines
https://zen-air.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/zen-air-guideline-2024-english.pdf

Please download the application guidelines and application form.

Deadline: May 21, 2024 (Tue) – July 10, 2024 (Wed) (must arrive no later than 23:59 Japan time)
*Applications received outside of this period will not be accepted