JOSHIBI Artist in Residence (JOSHIBI AIR)

An Artist-in-Residence program (AIR), where artists and creatives temporarily stay in countries or regions away from their usual environments for creation, research, presentations, and other activities, was launched at Joshibi University of Art and Design in 2022.

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JOSHIBI AIR invites artists and creatives from both Japan and overseas to the university, supporting activities that lead to new creative avenues and research.

Artists can deepen their research by utilizing on-campus facilities such as studios, workshops, and the museum and library archives, as well as through interactions with faculty members who are specialists or artists themselves.

This dynamic environment fosters new inspiration and encourages artists to explore experimental forms of expression. Additionally, the artist’s personal learning and experiences contribute to teaching opportunities, including lectures, artist talks, and workshops for students, faculty staff, and the wider community. This, in turn, influences the education and research of both students and staff, while also supporting the international careers of graduates and enriching the art scene. Through the reciprocal impact of these activities, we aim to broaden understanding of domestic and international artist-in-residence (AIR) programs and different cultures, contributing to the creation of a society that embraces and values diversity.

Centered on creation and research that draw on the unique identity of an “art university for women.”
Utilizes the university’s expertise through collaboration with various majors and fields of research, the museum, and historical archives.
Provides opportunities for interaction with students, faculty staff, and community members, while sharing the creative processes and outcomes of activities to a wide audience.

This program supports the activities of women artists by utilizing the university‘s resources and facilitating interactions with students, faculty staff, and other key individuals. It aims to expand opportunities for women artists, promote networking, and contribute to the career development of enrolled students.

Artists are accepted in collaboration with international organizations such as government agencies, foundations, and embassies in Japan.