Call for artists and designers in the Netherlands to apply for Akiya AiR 2024 Japan

The AKIYA AIR Programme 2024, is an immersive three-month residency from October to December 2024, open to Dutch artists, designers, and researchers.

Set in the beautiful town of Yunotsu, Japan, this programme transforms vacant houses (Akiya)—a significant societal issue in rural areas—into creative havens. Participants will have the unique opportunity to live in Akiya, experience rural living, and explore diverse creative endeavours while contributing to the revitalisation of Yunotsu.

Yunotsu features stunning natural beauty, rich traditional culture and history, and a dedicated team led by Shinya Kobayashi of MUJUN, who are working to rejuvenate Yunotsu by building a new, open community with the dream of hosting an Art & Craft Festival in 2027.

Apply now to join this inspiring programme that breathes new life into Yunotsu.

Read more here about the conditions to apply and all the program has to offer.

AKIYA AIR Programme 2024

Deadline to apply: July 26

This programme is supported by Mono Japan Foundation, and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Japan.