Who selects and reviews work/selection process?
There is no external jury, applications are reviewed directly by us. Our residency team is two people small.
We both have studied, created, and worked within cultural organizations over the years.
The main selection criteria is very simple:
1. The potential benefit and resonance gained from the work to be carried out in the Fujino setting
2. Our capacity and resources to meet the requirements specified in the project proposal.
Once selected, we arrange an online chat with each candidate to confirm that our type of residency and working methods align with their creative needs.
(Creative Stay specific) Why do you still select candidates if it's 'open to everyone'?
It's open to everyone in the sense that creativity is a broad umbrella. We wish to ensure how you plan to use the space aligns with the residency's purpose, that our house is suitable for your kind of work, and that it stays comfortable for other creators who may be sharing the space at the same time. We also check in to advise whether the project is suited for Creative Stay or the Residency Program.
What is the selection schedule?
Newly announced open calls have an initial deadline, and we aim to get back to selected candidates within two weeks to a month of that date.
For spaces not yet filled, applications remain open on a rolling basis, which means the end date isn't well defined.
We recognize this can cause inconvenience and uncertainty and are working to improve this process for applications from 2027 onward.
Thank you for your time to apply and for your patience.
Why didn't I get a reply about my application?
Our small team makes it difficult to respond to every applicant individually, so we tend to contact only selected candidates. A generic, automated rejection didn't feel honest to us, but we recognize that no reply isn't better either. We're now adding an option to the application form: if you'd like to be informed of a rejection, please indicate this, and we'll send a brief notice (unfortunately, not individual feedback).
Can I apply for an irregular duration or different dates?
There is a certain amount of flexibility in the schedule. If you would like to enquire about a different duration or alternative dates, do get in touch.
Can I extend my stay once I am there?
This is not an option for the Residency Program, but you can extend a Creative Stay period, subject to space availability.