- Deadline
- May 9
- Entry fee
- From 693,000 yen (Spring Session) / 793,000 yen (Autumn Session)
- Eligibility
- Artists, craftspeople, curators, researchers, designers, and individuals interested in learning the art of hyogu, with a focus on kakejiku (hanging scrolls). No prior experience in Hyogu is required, but a strong interest in hand mounting, mounted paper artworks or conservation is recommended.
- Location
- Nara, Japan
About
The 2026 Hyogu Residency, hosted by TOMA HOUSE AIR in Nara, Japan, is an artist-in-residence program focused on the art of paper mounting and framing, known as hyogu. Participants will learn practical techniques to mount two kakejiku hanging scrolls under the guidance of experienced hyogu mounters from Seikadou, a century-old mounting studio. The program aims to provide a foundational understanding of hyogu, including its aesthetics, formats, materials, tools, and essential techniques. Artists will receive a set of mounting tools, an English-language hyogu handbook, and opportunities to explore Nara paper and sumi ink. Curated field trips to local studios and cultural sites are included. Each artist will have a personal work desk in a shared studio and 4-weeks accommodation in either the historic Toma House or the newly renovated Toma Beige. The program offers two sessions: Spring (May 9th to June 5th) and Autumn (November 7th to December 4th). The program fee varies by accommodation choice, starting from 693,000 yen for the Spring Session and 793,000 yen for the Autumn Session. The application deadline for the Autumn Session is May 9th, 2026, with early application encouraged as candidates are assessed on a rolling basis.