The Saison Foundation
Saison Artist in Residence Guidelines- For Contemporary Theater and Dance –Visiting Fellows 2023

Saison Artist in Residence Visiting Fellows ......................................................... 3
Research Residency for Artists ................................................................................3
Research Residency for Arts Managers ..................................................................4

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Outline and timeframe for Saison Artist in Residence Visiting Fellows

OutlineThe Saison Foundation is a grant-making foundation established in July 1987 that supports projects
and activities related to contemporary Japanese theater and dance. In order to increase the visibility ofcontemporary Japanese performing arts on a worldwide level, The Saison Foundation awards grants
and priority use of its rehearsal/workshop and residence facilities at Morishita Studio in Tokyo.
Morishita Studio, owned by The Saison Foundation, has four studios and three guest rooms(accommodation). Our grantees are able to rent the studio for rehearsals, workshops, creative work,residencies, etc., at reasonable rates.
Saison Artist in Residence offers the following support:
Saison Artist in Residence
・ Saison AIR Partnership・ Visiting Fellows

Timeframe for Visiting Fellows 2023
Saison Artist in Residence Visiting Fellows offers residencies at Morishita Studio to artists and arts
managers in the following periods.
From October 5 to December 28, 2023

From January 24 to February 29, 2024v

Our rehearsal studios are not available during the residency period.

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Accommodation fees at Morishita Studio will be covered by the foundation as part ofresidency support, but

Applicants based outside Japan may submit proposals directly or through their artistic partner in Japanto the program.
The application form is only available and accepted in English or Japanese.

Studio S

Guest room2

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Saison Artist in Residence Visiting Fellows
This program aims to build up an international network for contemporary performing arts and toenhance mutual understanding, and gives opportunities for artists and arts managers to research thecontemporary performing arts scene in Japan. The program supports research visits to Japan for those
who are expected to play an important role in the international performing arts scene.

ⅰ Research Residency for Artists
Research Residency for Artists offers artistic development opportunities to research and spend timebuilding links with artists and arts managers in Japan for artists who wish to create new works
involving arts and culture in Japan and/or who wish to do collaboration projects with artists and arts
managers in Japan. Fellows are able to conduct research with a base at Morishita Studio

The program is open to individual artists, i.e. playwrights, directors and choreographers,a)

who are based outside of Japan and wish to come to Japan as a visitorb)

who are able to communicate in English or Japanesec)

who are able to stay in Japan for more than 20 days up to 30 days between October 5 andDecember 28, 2023 or between January 24 and February 29, 2024v

The main purpose of the visit has to be for researching arts and culture in Japan;
therefore artists with the main purpose of presenting and/or promoting a specific pieceof performance during residency are not eligible to apply.

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Groups of artists are not eligible to apply.

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An individual or organization in Japan planning to invite artists may also apply for theprogram, but it is necessary to gain consent from the invitee.

The Saison Foundation may help coordinate meetings and interviews, and provide additional
support for the research. Accommodation fees at Morishita Studio will be covered by thefoundation as part of residency support.
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According to the funding and contributions from other sources, applicants who areunder 45 years old and would like to stay in Japan for more than 20 days up to 30
days between October 5 and December 28, 2023 or between January 24 andFebruary 29, 2024, are able to request a grant from The Saison Foundation. The grant
will be given to one artist including one round-trip Economy-class ticket up to 275,000
yen and/or living expenses (5,000 yen per day excluding the days of arrival and departure)
and/or research & activities costs (up to 5,000 yen per day excluding the days of arrivaland departure) for each artist.

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It is necessary to purchase travel insurance at one’s own expense to cover medical
expenses for accidents, injuries, and illnesses, as well as liability for bodily injury andproperty damage during your stay in Japan.

Fellows are expected toa)hold a talk or give a presentation on their country’s art scene and their workb)

post 1-2 times a week on your social networking site regarding your visit and research inJapan during your stayc)

submit a report on the research visitd)

demonstrate the outcome of the research visit within one year after the visit, e.g.
performing events, talk or publications written in any language except Japanese3

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ⅱ Research Residency for Arts Managers
Research Residency for Arts Managers offers artistic development opportunities to researchcontemporary performing arts and spend time building links with artists and arts managers in Japanfor arts managers who wish to start international projects with contemporary theater and dance
communities in Japan. Fellows are able to conduct research with a base at Morishita Studio.
The program is open to individual arts managers, i.e. producers, program directors and curators,a)

who are based outside of Japan and wish to come to Japan as a visitorb)

who are able to communicate in English or Japanesec)

who engage in international exchange projectsd)

who are able to stay in Japan for more than 20 days up to 30 days between October 5 andDecember 28, 2023 or between January 24 and February 29, 2024v

The main purpose of the visit has to be for researching the performing arts scene inJapan; therefore arts managers with the purpose of producing or touring a specific pieceof work during residency are not eligible to apply.

v

An individual or organization in Japan planning to invite the arts manager may also apply
for the program, but it is necessary to gain consent from the invitee.

The Saison Foundation may help coordinate meetings and interviews, and to provide additional
support for the research. Accommodation fees at Morishita Studio will be covered by thefoundation as part of residency support.
v

According to the funding and contributions from other sources, applicants who areunder 45 years old and would like to stay in Japan for more than 20 days up to 30
days between October 5 and December 28, 2023 or between January 24 andFebruary 29, 2024, are able to request a grant from The Saison Foundation. The grant
will be given to one arts manager including one round-trip Economy-class ticket up to275,000 yen and/or living expenses (5,000 yen per day excluding the days of arrival anddeparture) and/or research & activities costs (up to 5,000 yen per day excluding the daysof arrival and departure) for each arts manager.

v

It is necessary to purchase travel insurance at one’s own expense to cover medical
expenses for accidents, injuries, and illnesses, as well as liability for bodily injury andproperty damage during your stay in Japan.

Fellows are expected toa)hold a talk or give a presentation on their country’s art scene and their workb)

post 1-2 times a week on your social networking site regarding your visit and research inJapan during your stayc)

submit a report on the research visitd)

demonstrate the outcome of the research visit within one year after the visit, e.g.
performing events, talk or publications written in any language except Japanese4

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Application Procedures
Five steps to apply for our Visiting Fellows Program:
1. Read this guideline carefully and check the eligibility of your project
Please read this application guideline and find out if your project is eligible to apply for theprogram.
2. Download an Application Form
Please fill out the form at the link below to download the application form no later thanMonday, July 10, 2023.
https://forms.gle/CT7otDcMmkjzespe6
3. Fill in the Application Form
Please fill in all sections and do not use the phrase ‘see attachment’, and submit acompleted application.
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The application form is formatted in Microsoft Word. We recommend that you complete
the application form in Microsoft Word. Otherwise, you may not be able to complete therequired information, especially for Mac users.

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Applicants who submit an application form exceeding the three-page limit or paper size
will be asked to rewrite their form.

4. Include Supplementary Materials
Applicants to the Visiting Fellows are requested to attach the following supplementarymaterials.
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Documents (excluding booklets and/or pamphlets) must be prepared in English and/orin Japanese with a PC and printed on A4 size pages.

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Please note that we cannot return any of the following materials due to the receiving
volume.

Required supplementary materials for Visiting Fellows
1) An outline of the research project including the purpose and plan (schedule and itinerary)
for the residency. It is important to state why you would like to say in Japan and how you
would like to apply your experience of the residency to your work in the future.
2) A detailed financial estimate of the proposed stay with income and expenditure in Japanese
yen compared with foreign exchange rates3) Photograph (portrait) of the applicant
v Please state photo credits/copyrights if necessary.
v We will use the photograph for our promotional materials.

5. Send us the Application Package
In order to make a full application, applicants must submit a package including thecompleted application form [Word and PDF] and a set of supplementary materials [PDF].
Please upload your package to file sharing websites e.g. WeTransfer and Dropbox, andemail to residency@saison.or.jp with the link no later than Thursday, July 13, 2023.
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Please convert the application form and supplementary materials into PDF formats.

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Please do not send the application form and supplementary materials by email.

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The results will be notified to the applicant by the middle of August 2023 by email.

Evaluation, Selection and Notification
Each application will be assessed in regard to the Foundation’s following criteria:
1)Uniqueness of the applicant’s activities and of the proposed project.

2)

The perspective and potentiality of the applicant.

3)

The timing of giving the award to the applicant and to the project.

4)

The project’s impact on the arts and on the international community.

5)

Feasibility of the project in terms of schedule and budget.

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The results for Visiting Fellows 2023 will be sent to the applicant (administrative contact
person stated in the application form) at the middle of August 2023.

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We will not be able to respond to any inquiries regarding the selection process andresults.

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About Morishita StudioStudio and Guest Room dimensions
Studios A & B – medium* w. 13.5m / l. 8.1m / ht. 3.9m / fl. space: 109.35sq.m
Studio C – large*

w. 17.4m / 1. 13.8m / ht. 6.6m / fl. space: 238.56sq.m

Studio S – small*w. 11.3m / 1. 6.9m / ht. 4.2m / fl. space: 77.97sq.mv

Each Studio is furnished with lauan plywood floors, while dance mats to cover thewooden floors are available upon request. The walls of Studio S are white.

Guest room

Two single rooms / One twin room

Opening Hours
Morishita Studio is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The building will be closed from December 29 to January 3 each year, and on dates
specified by the foundation.
Rental rates for awardees
Studios A & B –medium and Studio S - small

2,500 yen per day

Studio C - large

8,000 yen per day

Guest room

2,500 yen per day per personv

Telephone, fax, and other expenses will be chargedv

Cancellation of the reservation can be made free of charge up until 1 month prior to thefirst day of the use of studios

Facilities
Studio and common space
Lounge, pantries, locker rooms, laundry room, showers and washrooms, offices, copy andfax machine, and parking (advance reservations required) available.
Internet connection is available.
Guest room (3 rooms)
Furnished, bathroom and kitchen space, beddings, but no towel and bath amenity kits
LAN Internet connection is available.

Contact Information
The Saison Foundation – Kyobashi Office
Address:

Kyobashi Yamamoto Building 4th Floor, 3-12-7, Kyobashi, Chuo-ku
Tokyo 104-0031, JapanTelephone:+81 3-3535-5566

Fax:+81 3-3535-5565

Website:https://www.saison.or.jp/

Email:

residency@saison.or.jp

Office hours: Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (JST= GMT+9 hours)
Closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays

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