Space, time & creative practice4 open opportunities listedUrban region, Japan
About the residency
PARADISE AIR is an international artist-in-residence program based in Matsudo, Japan, founded in 2012 with the aim of fostering cultural exchange and creative experimentation. The program operates from a former elementary school, repurposed as a vibrant hub for contemporary art, and invites artists from diverse disciplines to live and work in the local community for extended periods. Its ethos is rooted in process-oriented exploration, site-specific engagement, and meaningful interaction with the social and physical landscape of Matsudo and beyond. Central to PARADISE AIR's mission is the belief that meaningful artistic practice often emerges from sustained immersion and dialogue. The residency provides artists with the time, space, and support to develop new work without the pressure of immediate production, encouraging risk-taking and critical reflection. By embedding artists within the everyday life of the city, the program seeks to dissolve boundaries between art and community, fostering exchanges that are both intimate and transformative.
Spaces & residency media
2 images
01Representative overview image of PARADISE AIR
02Residency Campus / Studio
Residency opportunities
4 listed
Planning your application
Artists interested in PARADISE AIR should approach the application with a clear sense of how their practice might engage with the specific context of Matsudo and its communities. The selection committee looks for proposals that demonstrate a willingness to adapt and respond to the local environment, rather than imposing pre-conceived ideas. It is advisable to articulate a genuine interest in process, dialogue, and exchange, and to outline how the residency would contribute to the development of your work. While there is no strict requirement for finished outcomes, a thoughtful plan for community interaction and research is highly valued. Applicants are encouraged to visit the website for detailed guidelines and to tailor their submissions to the program's ethos of slow, immersive practice.