We are inviting
MiSHŌ Residency welcomes critically and socially engaged artists,
creatives, researchers, writers, educators,
musicians, dancers, choreographers,
permaculture designers, farmers, cooks,
practitioners working across disciplines.
We encourage context-responsive creative practices through direct engagement with Fujino’s local community and exploration of its unique cultural and natural landscape.
Work can be at any stage: from open-ended project and ongoing research to the development of an existing work or the early contemplation of a new one.
In the spirit of 実生(mishō), meaning “seedling,” we aim to nurture
the emergence of new ideas, perspectives, and creative possibilities.
2027 Dates
Spring/Summer
- March 24 - April 21
- May 12 - June 9
- August 18 - September 15
Autumn/Winter
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September 29 - October 27
- November 10 - December 8
Application Schedule:
For Spring/Summer sessions(dates March–through September 15th):
Apply by September 30, 2026.
We'll be in touch with selected candidates by October 12, 2026.
Autumn/Winter (dates from September 29th onwards):
The application end date is flexible.
We'll review applications as they come in through March 2027.
Please note:
As a small team, we're only able to reach selected applicants directly.
We're grateful for your understanding,
and for the time and effort behind every application.
We Offer
We support each artist by tailoring the program to meet the requirements of their individual proposal, and arranging activities and opportunities according to their interests, practice, and project.
This may include:
- Connections to local artists, craftspeople, growers, and members of the community, creating opportunities for collaboration and research.
- Facilitation of workshops with local artisans, exploring indigenous practices, crafts, and culinary traditions using locally sourced materials.
- Guided neighbourhood field trips, or route suggestions for independent exploration.
- Opportunities to participate in seasonal and traditional community activities of satoyama stewardship.
- Organizational and promotional assistance with artist-led residency events, such as performances, workshops, or exhibitions.
- Local transportation when public transport is unavailable, as well as limited additional trips when required to achieve residency goals.
These additional activities stay open to all residents,creating space
for shared, unexpected discoveries.
Open Studio
The residency will culminate in an Open Studio event, offering residents an opportunity to share their work-in-progress with the local Fujino community. The format of this sharing is flexible and determined by the resident.
Additional interactive contributions during the residency, such as workshops, performances, readings, or exhibitions, are welcomed but not required. Any such events should be discussed and agreed upon before the residency begins, to allow time for organization and promotion.
Cost
Flat fee ¥280,000 for 4 weeks.
(individual artist).
For duo and family members staying together, contact us.