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Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (FAAM) is currently accepting applications for its Artist in Residence Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (FAAM) Residency is a prestigious international exchange initiative designed to position Fukuoka as a global creative hub. By bringing together contemporary artists from Asia and the rest of the world, the program fosters deep cultural understanding and professional networking within the global art community.
FAAM provides extensive coverage for residency-related costs:
Travel: Full international and domestic round-trip travel expenses.
Accommodation: Provided in short-stay apartments designated by FAAM.
Daily Stipend: 2,400 JPY per day for living expenses.
Production Costs: Up to 500,000 JPY for art-making and exhibition expenses.
Program Support: Coverage for exchange program materials, publicity, and art insurance during exhibitions.
Artist Responsibilities: Residents are responsible for their own medical fees and the costs associated with handling/shipping artworks after the exhibition concludes.
The FAAM residency is open to artists worldwide, regardless of nationality. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Professional Experience: Proven track record in contemporary art with the potential for international career growth.
Commitment: Ability to work in the studio approximately five days a week and participate in the full residency period.
Communication: Basic proficiency in either Japanese or English.
Motivation: A strong desire to engage in artistic exchange across Asian regions and with the local Fukuoka community.
Endorsement: Must provide a recommendation letter from a professional art institution or individual.
Project Proposal: Outline a plan for art-making and community exchange in Fukuoka.
Recommendation Letter: Secure a digital letter of recommendation from an art professional or organization.
Portfolio Preparation: Select high-quality digital images of works created within the last five years.
Online Submission: Complete the official FAAM online application form.
Technical Check: Ensure the total size of all digital materials (forms, images, portrait) does not exceed 20MB.
Deadline: Submit by 11:59 PM (JST), January 25, 2026.
Apply for FAAM Artist in Residence Program
