AIT Artist-in-Residence Program





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	Contact	Yuko OZAWA

Administrative Organization

Arts Initiative Tokyo [AIT]

Administrative Body

Arts Initiative Tokyo [AIT]

Facility Address

Minato-ku / Ota-ku, Tokyo and others

Facility Description

Accommodations equipped with Internet connection
* Studio facilities are not available, but the accommodation spaces can be used for limited production purpose.

Access

Residency in Minato-ku: residential area (embassies and office buildings in the neighborhood.
Residency in Ota-ku: residential area
Minato-ku
By train: Get off at “Hiroo” station; walk for 15 minutes.
Ota-ku

By train: Get off at “Yukigaya Otsuka” station; walk for 10 minutes.

History

The program was inaugurated in 2003 to meet the demands of foreign artists and curators seeking opportunities to stay in Tokyo for a certain duration of time. At the time, no systematic residence programs were hosted in Tokyo.

Year of
Commencement

2003

Program Objectives

The program aims to create a place for international exchange where artists and curators share their experience and knowledge with one another. In support of the artists and curators, the program provides accommodations in Tokyo, assistance for exchange, information and resources, and opportunities to join talks and events organized by AIT.

Program Activities

(1)	Exchange program: invite overseas artists/curators to Japan and send Japanese artists/curators overseas
(2)	Artist/curator talks
(3)	Lectures by artists and curators
(4)	Alternative experimental projects

Focus Area

Contemporary visual arts

Residency Period

Artist: 2-3 months

Curator: 1-2 months

Number of
Resident Artists

6-8 artists/curators per year

Conditions

The program does not accept unsolicited applications submitted directly by artists and curators.

Provisions

The program provisions vary according to the scheme agreed by the affiliated or grant-providing organizations. The information below is a general guideline of standard provisions.

(1)	Traveling expense: Available
(2)	Production fee: Available
(3)	Studio: Not available
(4)	Living expense: Available
(5)	Accommodation: Available
(6)	Professional and staff support: Available
(7)	Opportunities for presentations/exhibitions: Upon request
(8)	Publication and distribution of a program report: Upon request
(9)	Others: Mobile phone, bicycle, computer

Application Procedure

The program does not accept unsolicited applications submitted directly by artists and curators. All applications must go through a partner organization(e.g. IASPIS, FRAME, Fonds BKVB and others).

Selection Process

Selection committee of various partner organizations in Japan and abroad

Achievements and
Outcomes

From 2003 to 2007, the program has hosted more than 27 artists and 3 curators.
In terms of outcomes, AIT residency artists have taken part in various projects in Japan and overseas: Federico Herrero at Watari-um (2005-2006) and EXPO 2005 Aichi art project (2005); and Yason Banal at 2006 Singapore Biennale (2006).
Artists have also participated in events organized by AIT, such as the 12 Hour Museum (2006, Panasonic Center Tokyo), talks, performances, and exhibitions.