**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

Travel expenses, food, insurance, visa, and other personal expenses.

From 440,000 Yen depending on the room selected

A subsidy of ¥440,000 will be awarded to all artists selected for the 2025 Hyogu Residency Program, and will be applied directly toward reducing the total program fee. This subsidy is made possible by a grant from the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan.

Hyogu – Japanese Paper Mounting Residency (Autumn 2025)

**Kintsugi Residency (Autumn, 2025)**

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**Target Audience**

* Artists, ceramicists, potters, craftspeople, conservators, and researchers who are interested in learning traditional urushi-based Kintsugi
* Individuals interested in sustainable practices, conservation, Japanese art, and traditional crafts
* No prior experience with Kintsugi or urushi required

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**Program Dates**

Session A: Oct. 4th - Oct. 31st, 2025

Session B: Nov. 8th - Dec. 25th, 2025

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**Application deadline:** Aug 1st, 2025

**Selection Process:**

We review and accept candidates on a rolling basis — early application is highly encouraged, as spaces may fill before the deadline.

**Number of artists:** Maximum 4 artists per session.

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**Program Highlights**

This is a 4‑week, English‑taught intensive program designed for those seeking to build a strong foundation in traditional #Kintsugi — the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with urushi lacquer and gold.

The program is led by Clementine Nuttall, a British artist and conservator with over a decade of experience in Kintsugi and urushi lacquer. Artists will explore the artistry, culture, and philosophy of Kintsugi while gaining practical skills in ceramic repair and traditional tool‑making.

Each artist will receive a valuable set of artisan‑grade Kintsugi tools and an English‑language Kintsugi Handbook for use during and after the residency to support their continued practice.

The program aims to empower artists to integrate Kintsugi techniques into their future works and personal projects.

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**Disciplines**

Kintsugi, Ceramic Repair, Pottery, Urushi Lacquer, Lacquer Art, Traditional Craft, Japanese Craft, Craft, Traditional Techniques, Sustainable Art, Natural Materials, Conservation

From 380,000 Yen depending on the room selected

A subsidy of 204,000 JPY will be awarded to all artists selected for the 2025 Kintsugi Residency Program. This subsidy will be applied directly to reduce the total program fee.

The subsidy is provided through a grant from the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan.

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