In YUI - PORT's Artist-in-Residence project, there are 2 programs.
In “Invitation Program”, we support long-term residence of invited artists etc. who were selected by open recruitment.
In “Autonomous Activity Program” we support short-term residential activities of emerging artists etc.
January 15, 2024 update: Open Call for "Autonomous Activity Program 2024 Summer" and "Invitation Program 2024 Autumn" has started .
| ● Matters related to production, activities, citizen exchange activities | |
| Details of Activity | Artist etc. will conduct creative activities and research activities during residence, and it is essential to participate in the citizen exchange project at least once. |
| Equipment etc. | Designated Administrator will lend YUI - PORT's tools and furniture for free of charge during the program period. |
| Location Of Production | Designated Administrator will lend YUI – PORT's “Workshop Gallery (1 or 2)” for free of charge during the program period. However, in principle, there will be a charge for using other toll areas. In principle, artist etc. will do the cleaning. Also, after the completion of the production activity during the program period, artist etc. must return the used equipment and supplies to the designated administrator in the original state. *"Workshop Gallery 1" and "Workshop Gallery 2" are located opposite each other in the same space and can be partitioned partially by movable walls. |
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Citizen Exchange Project |
It is necessary for artist etc. to participate in the citizen exchange project at least once in cooperation with Designated Administrator. Designated Administrator will prepare materials, etc., and bear the expenses necessary for citizen exchange activities. (There is an upper limit to the amount of payment.) |
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The Work After The End of Residence |
Artist etc. must remove the work etc. by themselves after the end of the production activity. When bringing back the work, packing should be done by artist etc. themselves. Transportation expenses shall be borne by the artist etc. |
| ● Matters related to living during residence | |
| Living Expenses | Designated Administrator will bear the light, heat, and water expenses during residence. |
| Place to Stay | Designated administrator will lend the "Artist Dormitory (1 or 2)" and attached equipments as a place to stay for free of charge only during the program period. Artist etc., in principle need to bring necessary goods (bedding, toiletries, other consumables) for residence. Bedding goods are available for a fee, but if you want to use them, you must request one month in advance. *Family members and production assistants are not allowed. |
| Communication | Artist etc. can access to the Internet with wireless LAN in the accessible area. |
| Insurance | Accident insurance, liability insurance, etc. are to be bought at the responsibility of the artist etc., the Designated Administrator does not have responsibility for insurance coverage etc. |
| ● Others | |
| Support | Designated Administrator will provide the following support as needed. ・Provide information on how to acquire painting supplies and materials. Support for research activities. ・Recruitment of support volunteers. ・Introduce "Futaba Mécénat” which support Artist in Residence activities of artist etc. (only for people who wish to request) |
| Record of Activities | Designated Administrator will record works and activities of artist etc. in the program in photographs or video. Artist etc. please cooperate for the above recording. The copyright of the works and concepts produced by this program belongs to the artists, etc., themselves, but the photographs, videos, etc. recorded by the Designated Administrator may be used by the Designated Administrator free of charge for the purpose of publicity, publication in the activity record book, etc., and recording. |
| Create Activity Records | Designated Administrator will create activity records for recording this program. |
| VISA | If necessary, artist etc. living abroad should obtain a passport and visa to enter Japan (at the expense of self-cost). For details, please contact the Japanese Embassy in your country. |
*Please keep the application form within 6 pages of A4 size.
*Applicants who do not use the specified size, format, or method may not be eligible for selection.
*Please note that, in principle, the submitted application documents will not be returned.
*Handling of personal information: We will never use the submitted application documents for purposes other than the YUI – PORT project.
| ● Matters related to production, activities, citizen exchange activities | |
| Production Cost | Designated Administrator will pay 200,000 yen as a production cost (material purchase cost, research expenses etc.) during residence. |
| Details of Activity | Artist etc. will conduct creative activities and research activities during residence, and it is essential to participate in the citizen exchange project at least once. |
| Equipment etc. | Designated Administrator will lend YUI - PORT's tools and furniture for free of charge during the program period. |
| Location Of Production | Designated Administrator will lend YUI – PORT's “Workshop Gallery (1 or 2)” for free of charge during the program period. However, in principle, there will be a charge for using other toll areas. In principle, artist etc. will do the cleaning. Also, after the completion of the production activity during the program period, artist etc. must return the used equipment and supplies to the designated administrator in the original state. *"Workshop Gallery 1" and "Workshop Gallery 2" are located opposite each other in the same space and can be partitioned partially by movable walls. |
|
Citizen Exchange Project |
It is necessary for artist etc. to participate in the citizen exchange project at least once in cooperation with Designated Administrator. Designated Administrator will prepare materials, etc., and bear the expenses necessary for citizen exchange activities. (There is an upper limit to the amount of payment.) |
|
The Work After The End of Residence |
Artist etc. must remove the work etc. by themselves after the end of the production activity. When bringing back the work, packing should be done by artist etc. themselves. Transportation expenses shall be borne by the artist etc. |
| ● Matters related to living during residence | |
| Residing Expenses |
Designated Administrator will pay 2,800 yen per day as a residing expense during the residence. (However, the maximum limit will be 89 nights and 90 days). However, expense will not be paid for days residing outside Niigata City for personal reasons such as traveling etc. The matter is the same in case of delay of arrival or returning home early. |
| Living Expenses | Designated Administrator will bear the light, heat, and water expenses during residence. |
| Place to Stay | Designated administrator will lend the "Artist Dormitory (1 or 2)" and attached equipments as a place to stay for free of charge only during the program period. Artist etc., in principle need to bring necessary goods (bedding, toiletries, other consumables) for residence. Bedding goods are available for a fee, but if you want to use them, you must request one month in advance. *Family members and production assistants are not allowed. |
| Communication | Artist etc. can access to the Internet with wireless LAN in the accessible area. |
| Insurance | Accident insurance, liability insurance, etc. are to be bought at the responsibility of the artist etc., the Designated Administrator does not have responsibility for insurance coverage etc. |
| ● Others | |
| Transportation Expense |
Designated Administrator will pay the round-trip public transportation expense from the airport (or train station) nearest to the residence of the invited artist etc. to YUI - PORT in the range of the maximum limit amount. |
| Support | Designated Administrator will provide the following support as needed. ・Provide information on how to acquire painting supplies and materials. Support for research activities. ・Recruitment of support volunteers. ・Introduce "Futaba Mécénat” which support Artist in Residence activities of artist etc. (only for people who wish to request) |
| Record of Activities | Designated Administrator will record works and activities of artist etc. in the program in photographs or video. Artist etc. please cooperate for the above recording. The copyright of the works and concepts produced by this program belongs to the artists, etc., themselves, but the photographs, videos, etc. recorded by the Designated Administrator may be used by the Designated Administrator free of charge for the purpose of publicity, publication in the activity record book, etc., and recording. |
| Create Activity Records | Designated Administrator will create activity records for recording this program. |
| Collection of Income Tax | If you are invited from a country that has not concluded a tax treaty with Japan or that is subject to tax even though it has, approximately 20% of the income tax (As of year 2023) will be collected from the amount of each payment of production expenses, living expenses and transportation expenses. For more information, contact your local embassy or other relevant agency. |
| VISA | If necessary, artist etc. living abroad should obtain a passport and visa to enter Japan (at the expense of self-cost). For details, please contact the Japanese Embassy in your country. |
*Please keep the application form within 6 pages of A4 size.
*Applicants who do not use the specified size, format, or method may not be eligible for selection.
*Please note that, in principle, the submitted application documents will not be returned.
*Handling of personal information: We will never use the submitted application documents for purposes other than the YUI – PORT project.
YUI - PORT Niigata City Center for Creative Arts and International Youth Exchange
Artist-in-Residence Project
2-5932-7, Futaba-cho, Chuo-ku Niigata City Niigata Pref., Japan 951-8102
E-mail: yuiportair-apply@kirameki.co.jp
WEB: https://www.yui-port.com/
Hours/9:00 - 21:30
Closed Days: From December 29th to January 3rd The Following Year etc.
Designated Administrator: KIRAMEKI CORPORATION
*"Autonomous Activity Program 2024 Summer" and "Invitation Program 2024 Autumn" are based on the draft budget for fiscal 2024. Please note in advance before applying that there may be changes to the content, including cancellation, depending on the status of budget deliberations.