Applications are currently being accepted for the 7artscafe Artist-in-Residence Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About 7artscafe Artist-in-Residence Grant Program
The Edeiken International Arts Foundation (EIAF), founded by Dr. Nicole Edeiken, announces the second-year Artist-in-Residence Program hosted at 7artscafe in Yokohama, Japan. This residency is exclusively for professional musicians, composers, sound artists, and interdisciplinary creators whose primary medium is music or sound.
Benefits of 7artscafe Artist-in-Residence Grant Program
- The selected artist or ensemble will receive a $10,000 USD grant, payable in four installments, to support airfare, housing, living expenses, transportation, and project materials.
7artscafe Artist-in-Residence Grant Program Requirements
- Artistic Discipline: Music composition, instrumental or vocal performance, sound art, electronic/digital music, or interdisciplinary performance rooted in sound.
- Professional Experience: Minimum five years of continuous professional experience with verifiable artistic activity within the last 24 months.
- Nationality, Age & Residency: Open to musicians living or working outside Japan, age 25 or older at the time of application.
- Group Applications: Ensembles of up to four members may apply with one unified application.
Application Date and Process
- Completed application form and CV (maximum 3 pages)
- Government-issued photo ID
- 3–5 high-quality audio or video portfolio links from the past two years
- Project proposal (maximum 1,000 words)
- Two professional references (names/contact info only)
- 2-minute video statement (unlisted link)
Application Deadline
01 March, 2026
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