Workshop
Critics-in-Residence Programme
5 Oct 2024 – 27 Oct 2024
Kyoto
The Delegation of the European Union to Japan launches a residency for art- & cultural critics, which is held as a part of this year’s Kyoto Experiment: Kyoto International Performing Arts Festival.
About
<Residency for Art- & Cultural Critics from EU member states> The Delegation of the European Union to Japan launches a residency for art- & cultural critics, which is held as a part of this year’s Kyoto Experiment: Kyoto International Performing Arts Festival.
Deadline of Open Call: 20 May, 2024
Residency Period: 5 – 27 October, 2024
Who can apply?
Cultural journalists, preferably with a focus on performing arts, including arts writers, critics, theoreticians working for any kind of media and support, e.g. (online) magazines, newspapers, radios, televisions, new media platforms…
Eligibility requirements
- A minimum of three years’ experience in art/cultural critique and ongoing professional activity
- Good level of spoken and written English
- Citizens of the 27 EU member states or persons having a permanent residency in one of the 27 EU member states
What we offer
- Round trip flight from Europe to Japan
- Travel expenses for the transfer from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto (round trip)
- Accommodation in Kyoto during the residency period from Oct 5 to Oct 28
- A lump sum of 150,000 Yen to cover living expenses during the residency
- Tickets for the entire programmes of Kyoto Experiment
- Platforms for exchange and debate during the festival period, access to the professional network of Japanese and international art and cultural practitioners affiliated to Kyoto Experiment
- Support in getting to know the local art scene
