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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
- In-kind (accommodation, tools, interpretation)
- Disciplines
- paper mounting, framing, traditional Japanese crafts, cultural heritage conservation, fine art, crafts
About this opportunity
This four-week residency in Nara City, Japan, focuses on Hyogu, the traditional Japanese art of paper mounting and framing, specifically kakejiku hanging scrolls. Participants will gain practical skills and theoretical understanding from experienced mounters, with the program including accommodation, artisan-grade tools, and full English-Japanese interpretation. It aims to connect artists and craftspeople with cultural heritage conservation through hands-on practice and curated field trips.
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.