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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
- Nara, Japan
- Compensation
- artisan-grade hyogu mounting tools
- Disciplines
- crafts, paper mounting, framing, cultural heritage conservation, traditional arts
About this opportunity
This four-week 2027 Hyogu Residency in Nara City, Japan, focuses on the traditional Japanese art of paper mounting and framing, specifically kakejiku hanging scrolls. Participants will learn practical skills from an experienced mounter, explore the history and aesthetic principles of hyogu, and receive a set of artisan-grade mounting tools. The program is designed for artists, craftspeople, and cultural heritage conservation professionals.
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.