Language:
Japanese, English
Founded:
2011
Duration:
Various, depends on each program
Paid by host:

In the partial support programs, some help is provided to cover travel costs.

 

Application guidelines:

Basic Training Programs:
BPA – from April 21 (Sun.) to May 25 (Sat.), 2024;
BPB – from September 8 (Sun.) to October 12 (Sat.), 2024;
BPC – from October 20 (Sun.) to November 23 (Sat.), 2024.
Guide Line / Application Form

Advanced Programs:
APD – from June 16 (Sun.) to July 20 (Sat.), 2024;
APE – from July 28 (Sun.) to August 31 (Sat.), 2024.
Guide Line / Application Form

Deadline:
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Mokuhanga Innovation Laboratory Artist-in-Residence Program

Mokuhanga Innovation Laboratory Artist-in-Residence Program

MI-LAB
Description

Mokuhanga Innovation Laboratory (MI-LAB) Artist-in-Residence Program opened in 2012. It is designed for international artists, print teachers and printmakers who wish to learn Japanese mokuhanga printmaking techniques under Japanese teachers. The residency in provides an opportunity to experience the rich culture of Japan, where mokuhanga is an essential part of cultural history.

Artist residents will experience mountain culture and traditional Japanese lifestyle with friendly local people, and will have an opportunity to share those experiences with other international artists.

The AIR programs in 2024 will be held at their new studio near “Echizen Washi no Sato”. Echizen is one of the famous traditional production area of Japanese paper. They are planning to offer paper making workshops in cooperation of the Udatsu Crafts Center.

Studio Information

 Description of the Facilities (Basic Training)

Description of the Facilities (Advanced Training)

Technical Information

Woodblocks, paper, water color ink and basic material (japanese carving knives, printing brushes and barens) will be provided as necessary for production during the program. Additional costs will be charged for extra materials.

Location

The artists reside at MI-LAB Studio/Residence near Lake Kawaguchi on a foot of Mt. Fuji located at Fuji-Kawaguchiko-cho, Yamanashi-ken, Japan.

Contact information

11-14-B109, 6-chome, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo,
101-0021
Japan

Email
infodesk [at] endeavor.or.jp
Phone
+81 050-3304-9001
Website
http://www.endeavor.or.jp/mi-lab/
Fax
81-33234-6789