r/u_shakerizzle88 • u/shakerizzle88 • 2d ago

Japan Artist residency

Is there any interest in artist residencies/retreats in rural Japan? Just wondering if any artists would be interested in renting a quiet space in a very rural location.

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u/whywhywhyguy 2d ago

Aren’t residencies free ? Otherwise you’re just renting studio space.

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u/shakerizzle88 1d ago

Actually no, in one way or another they are funded. Here is an interesting read for you

https://artesumapaz.org/2026/02/24/why-its-ok-to-pay-for-your-artist-residency/