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1. ELIGIBILITY

+ Professional, Emerging artists, architects, designers or researchers and students based on spatial design, architecture and the built environment who have a clear motivation to work and research in Nara who have a clear motivation to work and research in Nara.
+ Preferably for applicants who can stay for one (1) month and  maximum of  two (2) months. Please get in touch with us for a shorter stay.
+ Applicants must:
- Organize a talk or exhibit their research during their residency
- communicate in English or Japanese

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2. COST

+  The cost for the residency is $1,200USD (one person). This will cover the cost for upper-level private accommodation,  workspace, household utilities, and creative support. 
+ Groups (max 4) are also acceptable. Please see our website.

+ A holding deposit of JPY70,000 is required to reserve a place, which will be returned after the residency (minus cleaning fee). 

+ Any damages to the property will be deducted from the deposit.​

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3. RESIDENCY PERIOD

+ Residency must start at the beginning of each month (Arrive after 2pm)- and end  on the last day of the month (by 12noon).​

+ Minimum one month up to two-month stay during the period of March 01 (Sun), 2026 to  November 30(Mon), 2026.

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4. APPLICATION INFORMATION

+ Please send us an email in Japanese or English with the subject heading ‘Architect-in-Residency program 2024’

+ EMAIL: spacedepartment.nara@gmail.com

+ Include briefly in your letter :
- Brief introduction 
- Why are you interested in the program?
- What would you like to research about Japan
- Sample of work/ CV

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5. NOTE

+ Artist fees and living expenses are not offered.  See 6.SUPPORT 
+ Participants have to arrange their own delivery of materials required for the production of works or research.
+ Participants must inform beforehand if they bring their assistants or family. Additional costs for the stay will be charged at a daily rate.

+ Participants are responsible for any unexpected accidents or sicknesses. Subscribing to travel insurance is strongly recommended. 

+ Participants are encouraged to have full Travel/ Health Insurance at least during their residency.

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6. SUPPORT

+ We encourage applicants to apply for sponsorship /scholarship from a private or public entity.  We will provide any supporting letters necessary for your application.
+ We will provide assistance and creative support for research, places, and contacts for study or interview.
+ We can provide a guided tour to places, shrines, temples, etc., as much as possible, but this may incur costs. 

+ For any students who would like to participate but are not sure of what to research, we can assist with topics and subject matter.

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7. ABOUT

+ Space Department is an artist-in-residence in Nara dedicated to accommodating artists and art events, both local and international.  

+ This is a creative space that supports and promotes the creative activities of artists from Japan and abroad, creating and sharing ideas and cultural exchange.
+ Our space is located in a renovated 90-year-old farmhouse near the world heritage sites of Toshodaiji and Yakushiji in Nara. Our space hosts various workshops, events, and exhibitions, including artist-in-residence programs.

+ We host various workshops, events, and exhibitions, including artist-in-residence programs.

+ Please see our Website for more information email us at spacedepartment.nara@gmail.com

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