ResidencyUS$2,200 fee31 Dec
Japan 2028 - residency on the road group travel
Camp Wonder Wander (Sarasvati Creative Space Rural Residency) · Japan
- Deadline
- 31 December 2026 at 23:59, Chicago time
- Fee
- US$2,200 fee, about £1,639. No application fee. The residency costs $2,200 if contracted before 1 June 2027 or $2,450 after, with a $400 deposit ($150 non-refundable) and the balance due before 30 April 2028. The cost covers planning, lodging, transport between locations, group outings and scheduled entry fees. Flights, food a
- Award
- Two-week guided group residency travelling through the Japanese Alps region (Nagano, Hakuba, Matsumoto, Kofu), 24 July to 7 August 2028
- Who can enter
- Open to artists and writers of any age or career stage; priority goes to those with nature as muse or collaborator. Applicants must show interest in taking their practice on the road in Japan, be able to travel in a group, walk a lot and carry their own luggage.Any stage
- Checked
- 2 days ago against artistcommunities.org
A paid two-week group travel residency in the Japanese Alps region in summer 2028, timed around the Bon festival season, for up to 12 artists and writers. Participants draw, paint, photograph and write while visiting towns, an open air sculpture museum and an art village. This is the last edition in the series, and participants pay a fee covering lodging and transport.
Before you apply
The short version
Who it suits
- Artists and writers inspired by nature
- Creatives who sketch, paint or photograph on the move
- Travellers happy in shared houses and group trips
What it asks of you
- Flights and meals are not included
- Lots of walking; carry your own luggage on stairs
- Shared rooms or futons unless you pay to upgrade
What to send
- Statement of interest in taking creative practice on the road and why Japan
- Video chat conversation
