Kyoto Retreat 2025 for artists, curators, and writers

The Kyoto Retreat offers artists, curators, and writers an opportunity to spend time in Japan for research and exploration. The Kyoto Retreat dates are 16 October – 13 November 2025. 

Although there will be several scheduled events during the stay, the primary purpose of the retreat is to give artists an opportunity to immerse themselves in various aspects of Japanese culture and to meet other creatives. Artists are not required to make new work during the retreat. The organisers want artists to have ample time to explore Japan and get inspired in a calm, nurturing environment.

Eligibility

Any visual artist, curator, or writer over 21 years old—based anywhere in the world, regardless of race, gender, culture, or religion—is eligible to apply. 

Support

• A roundtrip flight to Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport, ITM
• A private bedroom in a shared, private house for four weeks 
• 800 USD to supplement meals and local transportation

Kyoto Retreat 2025 application guidelines 

Deadline: 15 July 2025