Kitahiroshima Town Artist in Residence
Pilot Program 2026 (planned)

At the beginning of your stay, we will introduce you to the nature, history, traditions and lifestyle of Kitahiroshima Town.
Through a welcome event with local people, you will be able to get a feel for the local atmosphere and warmth of the people.

We will hold a talk event where artists will talk about their realizations and creative processes during their stay. It is a forum for open dialogue where artists and local communities can deepen their understanding through words.

The artists will share their own expressions and perspectives, and there will be time for sketching and observing the town's scenery and daily life. Not only the artists but also local participants will join in, sharing what they see and feel.

The results of the residency will be presented as a group exhibition, where participants will share not only their works but also their creative processes and experiences, and the residency will conclude with a farewell reception.

Through activities such as watching Kagura and experiencing rice planting and harvesting, participants will experience the sense of time and values that are rooted in this land.We will also provide a forum for interaction with local residents, the next generation of young people, and local artists and aspiring artists.

Between programs, we value time for free production and daily interaction with the local community. Unplanned encounters and events are also an important part of this residency.