Founded:
2026
Language(s):
English, Japanese
Eligibility criteria:

GEIKO welcomes multidisciplinary artists, designers, makers, and researchers.
Applications are open to emerging and established practitioners of all nationalities, ages, and backgrounds. Formal academic qualifications are not required.
We particularly encourage interdisciplinary, experimental, site-responsive, and research-based practices exploring sound, image, movement, space, time, cultural heritage, and the environment.
Applicants should demonstrate an active creative or research practice and a clear motivation to engage with the cultural, social, or natural environment of the GENKAI region.
Selection is based on the quality and relevance of the proposal, the applicant's previous work, and the feasibility of the proposed activities.
Individuals and collaborative groups are welcome to apply.

Duration:
Variable
Flexible, typically 1 to 4 weeks (7–28 nights), depending on the project and residency programme. Longer stays may be considered upon request.
Residents at once:
1-5
Covered by host:
Accommodation, Studio, Travel, Production budget, Meals
Paid by artist:
Residency fee, Travel, Insurance, Daily expenses
Residency fee:
JPY 50,000–320,000 (1–4 weeks, depending on duration and group size)
The fee covers:
Accommodation, basic workspace, utilities, and general programme coordination. Additional support (travel and production costs) is subject to the project proposal and available funding.
The fee is charged:
Per week
Application guidelines:

GEIKO offers two residency programmes:
**Open Residency (self-funded)**
An open-call programme for artists and researchers seeking time and space for independent creative practice, experimentation, and research. Participants contribute towards accommodation and programme-related costs.
**Invited Residency (supported)**
An invitation-based programme supporting selected artists and researchers through specific projects and collaborations. Financial support will be provided depending on available funding.

**Application requirements**
Applicants for the Open Residency should submit:
1. Name and contact information
2. Artist statement or professional biography
3. Portfolio, website, or examples of previous work
4. A brief proposal describing the intended activities
5. Preferred dates and duration of stay
6. Number of participants and any specific requirements

Applications are reviewed based on artistic or research quality, relevance to GEIKO's programme, and practical feasibility.
Residencies typically last 1–4 weeks. Longer stays may be considered depending on the project and availability.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, subject to available accommodation and programme schedules.
Residency fees vary according to duration and group size. Detailed conditions and fees will be confirmed before acceptance.

Application deadline:
Ongoing / apply any time
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GEIKO

GEIKO

GEIKO residency
GEIKO residency
GEIKO residency
Description

GEIKO is an independent, multidisciplinary artist residency programme based in the historic coastal town of Tsuyazaki, Fukuoka, Japan.
Inspired by the town's history as a trading port, GEIKO aims to create a contemporary cultural port where people, ideas, and creative practices from different places and disciplines can meet and interact.
The programme welcomes artists, musicians, sound practitioners, architects, designers, makers, writers, and researchers working across artistic and disciplinary boundaries. They are particularly interested in practices exploring perception, sound, space, time, memory, ecology, local culture, and the relationships between people and their environments.
Rather than being confined to a single building, GEIKO connects traditional houses, cultural spaces, natural landscapes, and local communities as an extended environment for artistic research and experimentation.
Their main residency venue is Orga House, a renovated traditional Japanese house offering accommodation and space for creative activities. Depending on the project, residents may also engage with other locations and collaborators in the surrounding region.

Outcome

GEIKO values artistic exploration, experimentation, and meaningful exchange over predetermined outcomes.
Residents are encouraged to develop new work, conduct research, experiment with ideas, or explore interdisciplinary approaches inspired by their time in Tsuyazaki.
Outcomes may include artworks, performances, sound recordings, installations, publications, research findings, or other forms of creative expression.
While a completed work is not required, residents are encouraged to share their processes, experiences, or findings with the local community through informal presentations, open studios, workshops, or conversations.
We hope each residency creates lasting connections and opportunities for future collaboration.

Accommodation Information

Accommodation is primarily provided at Orga House, a renovated traditional Japanese house in the historic coastal town of Tsuyazaki.
The house accommodates up to eight people and offers a comfortable environment for living, artistic research, and creative exchange. Residents have access to shared living spaces and facilities for everyday life.
Depending on the residency programme, project requirements, and availability, accommodation may also be arranged at other traditional houses or partner facilities in the surrounding area.
GEIKO welcomes both individual residents and small groups. Partners and children may accompany residents by prior arrangement, subject to available space and the conditions of each residency.
Accommodation arrangements, room allocation, and available facilities are confirmed individually before arrival.

Studio Information

GEIKO provides flexible working environments for artistic research, experimentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Orga House serves as the main creative space, particularly suited to sound-based practices, small-scale installations, writing, research, and collaborative projects.
Rather than operating as a conventional studio complex, GEIKO encourages residents to engage with the surrounding environment, including historic buildings, coastal landscapes, natural spaces, and local communities.
Depending on the project and availability, additional spaces may be arranged through our network of local collaborators.
Residents are encouraged to discuss their technical and spatial requirements in advance so that suitable working arrangements can be explored.
Specialised equipment, workshops, and large-scale production facilities are not automatically included and may require separate arrangements.

Working facilities
Music
A/V equipment
Exhibition space
Outdoor areas
Technical assistance
No
Do you host groups?
Yes
Group size
Up to 4 people at Orga House. Larger groups may be considered depending on the programme and availability of additional accommodation.
Non-artist companions allowed
Yes
Companion types
Children
Partner
Other disability support
We welcome enquiries about individual accessibility needs and will discuss possible arrangements before confirming a residency. As our main venue is a traditional Japanese house, accessibility may be limited. Please contact us in advance.
Location specifics

GEIKO is based in Tsuyazaki, a historic port town on the Genkai Sea coast in Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan.
Once a thriving trading port, Tsuyazaki retains traditional wooden houses, narrow streets, fishing communities, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere. The surrounding area offers beaches, forests, mountains, and rural landscapes, providing a rich environment for artistic research and creative exploration.
Tsuyazaki is approximately 40-60 minutes from central Fukuoka by car. The nearest railway station is JR Fukuma, accessible by local bus. From there, frequent trains connect to Fukuoka and Kitakyushu.

Contact information

Tsuyazaki 4-20-7
Fukutsu City, Fukuoka
811-3304
Japan

Email
info [at] geiko.co.jp
Phone
+818022021963
Website
https://orgahouse.jp/
Social media links
https://www.instagram.com/orga.house/
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