Residency

The Kyoto Retreat

Name: The Kyoto Retreat
Start: 2026-04-30
End: 2026-07-17
Location: Kyoto, Japan

Creative Capital · Kyoto, Japan

Deadline: Jul 17
Award: Roundtrip flight, private accommodation, and $800 USD to supplement meals and local transportation.
Entry fee: Free
Eligibility: Open to artists, curators, and writers from anywhere in the world, at all career stages. Applicants must be over 21 years old.
Location: Kyoto, Japan

Discipline

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About

The Kyoto Retreat, founded by independent curator Dexter Wimberly, offers artists, curators, and writers a four-week residency in Kyoto, Japan, for research, exploration, and inspiration. Selected participants will receive a roundtrip flight, private accommodation, and an $800 USD stipend for meals and local transportation. The program welcomes applicants at all career stages working across various disciplines, including visual arts, film, writing, and interdisciplinary practices. Applicants must be over 21 years old. The 2026 retreat will take place from November 1–30.

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