The Kyoto Retreat 2025

Opportunity type:  Open Call

For: Artists, Curators and Writers

Deadline: 15/07/2025

Rewards: $800 and Accommodation & Travel

Location Eligibility: Worldwide

About this opportunity 

The Kyoto Retreat invites artists, curators, and writers, based anywhere in the world, an opportunity to spend four weeks in Kyoto, Japan, for research, exploration, and inspiration. They select artists, curators, and writers at all career stages, working in drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, new media, installation, fiction and nonfiction writing, poetry, interdisciplinary, and social practice. Individuals must be over 21 years old to apply. The Kyoto Retreat dates are October 16 – November 13, 2025. 

Rewards

If you are selected for the retreat, you will receive a roundtrip flight to Kansai International Airport (KIX) or Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport, ITM). You will have a private bedroom in a shared, private house for four weeks (October 16 – November 13, 2025). You will also receive $800 USD to supplement your meals and local transportation.

Eligibility

Participation is open to all artists, curators and writers over 21 years worldwide.

Entry Fee

$95.

How to Apply 

Apply using the link: The Kyoto Retreat 2025

All questions regarding this award should be sent to their contact form on their website