Current Programs and Awardees

The English version of the Saison Foundation’s press release on its 2023 awardees can be downloaded from the following link:

https://www.saison.or.jp/en/library#p01

Covid-19 Prevention and Control Measures at Morishita Studio

We kindly ask our studio users to take Covid-19 prevention and control measures on your own in accordance with the Japanese government’s Mask Use Guidance from 13 March 2023 and your cooperation in ensuring basic practices such as frequent ventilation, handwashing, and hand sanitizing while using our facilities.

The Saison Foundation’s website maintenance

[ANNOUNCEMENT] The Saison Foundation’s website will be temporarily down for maintenance from 22:00 to 24:00 on Friday, July 15 (JST).
Please also note temporary email delivery suspension may occur during and right after the upgrade.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Open call for Visiting Fellows 2022

The open calls for Saison Artist in Residence Visiting Fellow, which supports creative research for international contemporary theater and dance artist, has been announced
→Visiting Fellows 2022

Current Programs and Awardees

The English version of the Saison Foundation’s press release on its 2022 grantees and Independently Organized and Co-Organized Programs can be downloaded from the following link:

https://www.saison.or.jp/en/library#p01

[Winter Holiday Notice]

The Saison Foundation will be closed during the following dates:
<Kyobashi Office>
Closed from Wednesday, 29 December 2021 till Wednesday, 5 January 2022.
*Open from Thursday, 6 January.
<Morishita Studio>
Closed from Wednesday, 29 December 2021 till Monday, 3 January 2022.
*Open from Tuesday, 4 January.

We would like to thank you all for your support and cooperation during 2021.

The Saison Foundation’s Annual Report for 2020

Check out The Saison Foundation’s Annual Report for 2020 (April 2020 to March 2021). Read the full report here:

https://www.saison.or.jp/en/library#p02

Open Call for the 2022 International Program

The open call for the 2022 International Program, which supports projects and activities related to contemporary performing arts, has been announced.

→Program Guidelines: International Program 2022

Open Call for Online Research Residency 2021/22

Online Research Residency offers artistic development opportunities to research and spend time building links with the other participating artists.

→Program Guidelines: Online Research Residency

Covid-19 Safety Measures at Morishita Studio

In order to reduce the risk of catching coronavirus (Covid-19) and passing it on to others, please follow the hygiene protocols listed below when entering and using Morishita Studio:
1. Wash hands and use hand sanitizers
2. Wear masks
3. Gargle
4. If you cough or sneeze, use a tissue or into your bended elbow and wash or sanitize your hands immediately afterwards
5. Provide fresh air (ventilation) within the studios
6. Observe physical distancing

*Please refrain from entering the studio if you are feeling unwell, especially if you have respiratory issues (cough, running nose, shortness of breath) and symptoms of fever.

At the studio, our employees will take the following precautionary measures in order to ensure the safety of our visitors:
● Wearing masks
● Installation of sanitizers
● Ventilation of indoor shared spaces

Thank you for your cooperation.

https://www.saison.or.jp/en/studio