U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Fellowship Program
U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Fellowship Program
The U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Fellowship Program was established to foster mutual understanding and artistic exchange between Japan and the United States by giving artists the opportunity to engage with the culture and arts of the other country, and pursue research and creative work in their respective fields. Since the program’s launch in 1978, the International House of Japan has supported American artists during their stays in Japan.
The fellowship for American artists is organized by the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) with the cooperation of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs. Each year, three to five artists or artist groups are selected from a wide range of disciplines, including contemporary music, theater, dance, film and video art, painting, sculpture, crafts, literature, and architecture, and invited to spend three to five months in Japan. During their stay, they pursue research in areas of traditional and contemporary Japanese arts that interest them, while building connections and collaborating with Japanese artists.
The International House of Japan provides a wide range of support to visiting American fellows, from finding housing to facilitating their research and creative activities. More than 200 American artists have come to Japan through the program, and their experiences in Japan have had a variety of influences on their work after returning home.
For information on the selection criteria and application procedures for American artists, please contact the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission. For information on the fellowship for Japanese artists, please contact the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan.
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