APPLICATION2024(EN)

Application

Application 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.

Application Requirements

• Artists, researchers and curators aged 20 and over
• No restrictions on nationality
• Ability to communicate in Japanese or English
• In good health
• Ability to communicate well with local residents
• Must present the results of their activities
• Must participate in the exchange program

Program Overview

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.

Application Guidelines

Please be sure to check the application guidelines.

How to apply

Please apply using the application form below.

(1)Please fill out the required information.

(2)Download the prescribed application form from the Zen Air website, fill it out, and attach it to the application form.

Application Form
https://shinsei.e-fukui.lg.jp/SksJuminWeb/EntryForm?id=fpJKJDpq

※　In case you have a problem entering your phone number on the application form.

If you have a problem entering your phone number on the application form,
please follow the instructions below. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Please enter random numbers in the phone number section (e.g. 012-345-6789) and
fill in your real phone number in “[12] Address” (please type it after your address).
When you do so, could you put “My real number” or similar comment so that we will be aware of it.
If it’s not clear, please contact us: info@zen-air.org

If you are unable to access the application form, please contact info@zen-air.org.

Selection and Results

1st screening: Selection based on submitted materials
2nd screening: Selection based on online interviews
All applicants will be notified of the results by e-mail by late July 2024 (provisional schedule). Individual inquiries regarding the selection process or results will not be accepted.

Selection Committee

Kenji Kubota (Independent curator/Director of ZEN AIR)
Hiromi Kurosawa (Chief Curator, Director of Curatorial Affairs, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa)
Shichio Minato (Visual Artist/Professor of Visual Arts, University of Fukui, School of Education)

Inquiries

Inquiries about the application will be accepted by e-mail.

ZEN AIR: Fukui Arts Center and Residence Project Executive Committee Secretariat

E-mail: info@zen-air.org
WEB: https://zen-air.org/

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