Call for Applications
Come Join Us! (Contact us from here!!)
Deadline: Ongoing throughout the year *Please enquire for further details
NOW undertaking program UPDATES.
Please contact us diretly when you would like to apply/take residency in and after 2020.
**NEW**
2021
2021 Residency Program:
“POLYTOPIA” Experimental Remote Residency
“POLYTOPIA”: Experimental Remote Residency for Creative Thinkers 2021
OPEN CALL for ALL CREATIVE THINKERS!
POLYTOPIA – Experimental Remote Residency
Get the ticket to apply ☛ https://apply-polytopia.peatix.com/
APPLY for the opportunity to present your practice during the COVID time!
*Deadline: October 30th (23:59 in Japanese Time UTC+9)
2020
Experimental Remote Residency : Call for Creative Practice&Proposal
Creativity from HOME
Deadline: 0:00 May 31st,2020
Please see the details from below(Facebook Page).
https://www.facebook.com/events/144568080327065/
▼Proposal Submission Form
https://forms.gle/h5j4oPGf9EycsYWd8
OPEN CALL – Ongoing-basis
With the opening of this new space we are pleased to inform you of an open call for “studio residents” interested to deepen their practice and research, extend their vision, engage in collaboration, evolve new ideas and develop something longer term in Tokyo with a sense of affinity to the Co-iki concept.
Location: A two story house (A section 1F for studio resident. 2F living quarters of the owner.
Access: 15 minutes walk from Sengawa Station on the Keio line. (18 minutes from Shinjuku to Sengawa on the Keio Rapid Train)
Facilities: 1F – tatami mat bedroom, combined event space/studio space/living space Shared kitchen and bathroom
Other: Coordinators’ office(2F), Tea room(2F), owner’s room(2F)
*The 1F is shared with the owner. 2F is for the private use of the owner
Further details – The space overlooks allotments and a small woodland.
The local area is also home to a theater, music hall, art museum, various galleries, universities and educational facilities
Residence Period: From 2019 January- (minimum 2 months – maximum 6 months) Subject to negotiation depending upon the project proposal.
Residency&Support Fee: *subject to change after the program updates.
200,000yen/ per month + utility fee – Travel and daily expenses are to be covered by the resident themselves. Includes coordination support 1-2 days a week. The owner also lives on the 2F and may be able to regularly consult with the resident and offer simple translation.
Suitable for:
●Artists, curators, researchers, craftspeople, entrepreneurs, professionals of all fields with no restriction on genre, age or nationality (e.g.. art, music, performing arts, traditional arts, architecture, cuisine, literature, sociology, mathematics, biology etc.)
● A creative who is active internationally with a long term view to developing new practices and ideas
●An interest to join in collaboration and the wish to work specifically in Tokyo.
●Someone who is comfortable with visitors coming and going in the open event/studio/living space, and not too concerned about absolute privacy of their room
How to apply: Please download the application form here and send to the email address indicated. Applications will be reviewed after the deadline and applicants may be asked to join in an interview via skype. Applicants will be informed of the result within 1 month following the deadline.
Further details: Coordination support in research, organizing and production is also available. Working language English and Japanese.
Resident Support
Residents in this program are expected to be independent, actively pursuing their research upon their own resources. co・iki does try to help as much as possible, offering coordination/consulting support of approximately 1 day a week, and with the director in residence participants don’t have to call far if they need a hand with something.
Co-ordination
The co ・ iki team also provide a coordination service for creative professionals beyond the residence program. If you are visiting Japan with a particular project in mind but need help in realizing it please feel free to contact us. These services are subject to a separate charge.
● Professional Introductions – do you need to be put in touch with other professionals in the
field? We can contact key persons and make appointments for you to make your trip as
efficient as possible.
● Translation – we are open to consultation on the translation of various documents
● Interview Support – Do you plan to hold interviews or meetings but are worried about the language barrier? We can provide simple interpretation services in the key creative fields.
● Research Assistance – We can also provide assistance in collating resources and connecting you with people, places and documents for your research.
●Exhibition/Event Coordination/Programing
＜Document Production＞ *Option
A small pamphlet will be made as a document of the work and stay of each resident on the completion of their residency, with copies sent on to their forwarding address. * This is an optional service available at extra cost.