Joshibi
University of Art and Design announces an open call for applications for the JOSHIBI Artist-in-Residence (JOSHIBI AIR) 2026
program, open to alumni of our international partner institutions and networks.
JOSHIBI
AIR is a program that welcomes artists and creatives from both Japan and overseas to Joshibi University of Art and Design,
supporting activities that lead to new creative avenues and research through the university's campus environment and interactions
with faculty and students.
In 1900, when higher education institutions were not accessible to women
in the field of art, Joshibi University of Art and Design was founded as a school that provides art education with the aims
of “empowering the self-reliance of women through the arts,” “improving the social status of women,” and “producing women
teachers in the arts.” Through over 120 years of history since its foundation, the school has produced talented individuals
in the fields of art, design, and education.
The JOSHIBI AIR Invitation Program supports the research
and creative activities of women artists during their residency. In addition, by fostering interactions between the resident
artists and students, faculty, and staff, the program aims to deepen students' understanding of AIR, offer them opportunities
to experience diverse forms of expression, and invigorate their education toward the development of international careers.
For the 2026 academic year, we will invite two artists to conduct research and engage in production during
the same period, one of whom will be selected from among Joshibi alumni, and the other from among graduates of our partner
institutions and networks overseas.
