OpenFieldYokohama Emerging Artist Residency and Research Fellowship
One-year residency fellowship providing dedicated studio atelier space, material funding, and a solo exhibition at the Yokohama Art University Gallery for emerging artists.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- BFA or MFA in Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Design, or Crafts
- English language proficiency
- Basic working Japanese or English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Exhibition proposal (3 pages), artistic statement, and high-resolution portfolio PDF
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from curators or art professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥1,500,000 annual production stipend, free atelier access, and exhibition catalog production budget
- Application fee
- ¥0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fellowship residency award
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Yokohama University of Art and Design documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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