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2027 Hyogu Residency - The Art of Paper Mounting and Framing
Residency opportunity. Deadline: 2027-04-30
- Type
- Residency
- Organizer
- Nara City
- Deadline
- 30 April 2027
- Where
- Osaka, Japan
- Compensation
- Artisan-grade hyogu mounting tools provided.
- Disciplines
- crafts, paper mounting, framing, cultural heritage conservation, visual arts
About this opportunity
This four-week residency in Nara City, Japan, focuses on Hyogu, the traditional Japanese art of paper mounting and framing. Participants will learn kakejiku hanging scroll mounting techniques from an experienced professional, receive artisan-grade tools, and explore the history, philosophy, and cultural context of hyogu through workshops and field trips. The program aims to equip artists and craftspeople with practical skills and a deeper appreciation for this art form.
Who can apply
- Program focuses on hyogu, the Japanese art of paper mounting and framing.
- Participants will learn skills for kakejiku hanging scroll mounting.
- Includes lectures, workshops, field trips, and visits to studios and cultural sites.
- Participants will also receive artisan-grade hyogu mounting tools.
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.