hyogu – japanese paper mounting residency (autumn 2025)

Hyogu – Japanese Paper Mounting Residency (Autumn, 2025)

Target Audience

• Artists, craftspeople, curators, researchers, and individuals who are interested in learning the art of hyogu, the traditional Japanese art of paper-based artwork mounting, with a focus on mounting kakejiku (hanging scrolls).
• No prior experience in Hyogu is required, but a strong interest in mounted paper artworks or conservation is recommended.

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Program Dates

Session A: Sep. 27th - Oct. 24th, 2025

Session B: Nov. 1st - Nov. 28th, 2025

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Application deadline: Aug. 1st, 2025

Selection Process:

Applications are reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis, so early submission is highly encouraged as spaces may fill before the deadline.

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Number of artists: Maximum 4 artists per session.

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Program Highlights

This program is dedicated to sharing the art of Hyogu to international artists, with a focus on the mounting techniques of kakejiku.

Artists will acquire the basic knowledge in Hyogu (the traditional Japanese art of paper mounting), and the foundational techniques to mount kakejiku (hanging scrolls) through lectures, workshops, demonstrations, and actual mounting practices.

The program is led by master mounters from SEIKADOU Co., Ltd., a century-old mounting studio based in Osaka. Artists will receive a set of professional mounting tools selected by artisans, as well as an English-language mounting handbook designed exclusively for this program—for use both during and after the residency.

In the end of the 4-week program, each artist will complete mounting two kakejiku artworks, and to apply the techniques learned in their continued practice.

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Disciplines

Paper Mounting, Artwork Mounting, Traditional Craft, Japanese Craft, Craft, Traditional Techniques, Visual Arts, Mounted Artworks, Installation, Conservation