Q: How many vacancies do you provide for the AIR program ? How can I know the availability?
We provide three residency rooms for artists from outside Japan. We review the application on a first-come-first-served basis. Therefore, the availability may change from time to time.
Q: Is there an age limitation for applicants?
Though we don’t have a specific age limitation, we give priority to young artists who plan to stay over 2 months (60 days).
Q: Can artists unit or collective apply for the AIR program?
Our residency room is a single room. If you have 2 people (maximum) to stay, we will provide to 2 quilts. Please note that the fee differs from single use. Please contact us for quotation.
Ｑ: Do you provide scholarship or funding for artists?
No. We don’t provide any scholarship or funding. Instead, we provide various residency plans at reasonable price. Artists benefit from being able to staying in Kyoto and the creative community herein our hotel.
Q: Do you provide visa support or a Certificate of Eligibility (COE)?
No. KAGANHOTEL does not sponsor visas or apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Artists are responsible for obtaining the appropriate visa or status of residence required for their stay in Japan. We can provide a Residency Acceptance Certificate upon request for a fee. Please note that this is a KAGANHOTEL-issued document and is different from the Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan. If you need a formal document confirming your acceptance as an Artist-in-Residence at KAGANHOTEL, we can issue a Residency Acceptance Certificate for ¥22,000. Please contact us for details.
Q: I’m selected. How should I pay the payment? Can I split the payment?