Saison Artist in Residence Visiting Fellow aims to build up an international network for contemporary performing arts and to enhance mutual understanding, and gives opportunities for international artists and arts managers to research the contemporary performing arts scene in Japan. The program supports research visits to Japan for those who are expected to play an important role in the international performing arts scene.

Saison Artist in Residence Visiting Fellow offers the following support:
– Research Residency for Artists
– Research Residency for Arts Managers

Residency period: November 1 until December 28, 2025 and January 8 to March 25, 2026

Grant: one round-trip Economy-class ticket and/or living expenses (5,000 yen per day) and/or research & activities costs (up to 5,000 yen per day), with the total upper limit, 500,000 yen for each artist and arts manager as applicants who meet the requirements outlined in the application guidelines

Residents: one international artist and one international arts manager will be selected for Visiting Fellows 2024

Application deadlines: Tuesday, June 3 2025
* Please download an application form by Saturday, May 31 2025.

For details, please see the following program guidelines.
Application Guidelines for Visiting Fellows 2025