izumi kato prize 2026
Know before you apply
- Japanese emerging artists aged 20 to 40
- Artists working with communities
- English-speaking creators based in Japan
- Must complete a community collaboration project
- No duo or group applications
- Private bungalow with bathroom provided
Japanese artist Izumi Kato and Fundación Casa Wabi are pleased to announce the third open-call 6-week residency prize for two emerging Japanese artists, by nationality or born in Japan (ages 20 to 40), living and working in Japan, interested in cultural cross-pollination, and wishing to have a dialogue with the communities around Casa Wabi in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico.
This prize was established by Kato’s desire to make it possible for young Japanese creators in all genres, such as fine art, design, music, etc., to experience the residency program at Fundación Casa Wabi.
Every Casa Wabi resident is required to develop, lead, and complete a collaborative project in one of the communities surrounding Casa Wabi. These community projects are intended to create a dialogue and mutually beneficial relationship between the artist and the community. With the guidance of the Foundation’s team, the artist will create a meaningful project in which shared knowledge and horizontal collaboration are the main focus.