“Artist-in-Residence” Program at the Toyama Institute of Glass Art
Program Outline and International Application Guide
1. SummaryToyama Institute of Glass Art (hereinafter referred to as “TIGA”) has undertaken a program
called “Artist-in-Residence” since 2010. The aim of this program is to promote glass art andcultural activities in Toyama City, to invigorate the local community, and to develop humanresources.
In this program, one artist who has been selected from a pool of international applicants
produce his/her art works while staying in Toyama. In addition to making their own work, theartist interacts with local people and students through artist lectures and demonstrations. It
is our hope that the selected artist will produce work that reflects a connection with thecommunity of Toyama. The selected artist also has the opportunity to present his/heraccomplishments through a solo exhibition at the prestigious Toyama Glass Museum at theend of the residency period.
The artist-in-residence can focus on his/her work for 6 weeks in a supportive andstimulating environment, surrounded by many beautiful local natural resources and excellent
facilities for glass production. In addition, this program can serve as a public activity toengage the international audience by showcasing the work of an artist and the charm of“Glass Art City Toyama.”
2. Organizer
Toyama Institute of Glass Art Extension Program Executive Committee
80 Nishikanaya, Toyama-shi, Toyama 930-0143 Japan
URL: https://toyamaglass.ac.jp/ (in Japanese and English)
3. Period of the program
From October 15 to November 25, 2024 (6 weeks)
4. Number of participantsOne
5. Criteria of selection
An individual who has been working as a glass artist and who has potential to stimulate
the glass art scene in Toyama by his/her works. Age, gender, or specific techniques utilized
do not impact the selection of the artist.

6. Requirementsa) The applicant must stay in Toyama for 6 weeks and produce glass art works.
b) The applicant must engage with the local community and have an interest in the region.
c) The applicant must exhibit glass art works produced in Toyama as theaccomplishments of the program.
d) The applicant must actively participate in interactive activities such as artist lecturesand demonstrations with full understanding of the objectives of the program.
e) The applicant must be in good health, highly motivated, and able to withstand thephysical demands of producing their own work.
f) The applicant must agree with the “Terms and Conditions” stated below and be
responsible for his/her actions from the time of application to termination of theprogram.
g) The applicant must communicate well and work within the rules and guidelines of thestaff and administration of TIGA and Toyama Glass Studio.

7. Application procedure
Fill out the application form https://toyamaglass.ac.jp/form/air/en and submit it byWednesday, June 12, 2024 (Japan Time).
1) Self-portrait of the applicant must be taken within the last 6 months.
2) Size of images must not exceed 1200 pixel maximum (width and height).
Images must be submitted in JPG or JPEG format and under 2MB.
3) Applicants may submit a total of 10 images and/or video files. Video files may notexceed 2 minutes.
Video files must be submitted in MP4 format.
Please send video files to tigainfo@toyamaglass.ac.jp through We Transfer(http://www.wetransfer.com).
Title of email must be “Artist-in-Residence 2024 Application_Name”4) Thumbnail image document. This should include the work number, thumbnail image,title, size, technique, and year of creation in PDF format.
Note- Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- The successful applicant’s images may be used for promotional purposes as part of any
activities associated with the program.

8. Application deadline
All materials must arrive by Wednesday, June 12, 2024 (Japan Time)

9. Selection and notification of the result
The TIGA Extension Program Executive Committee will select one artist. All applicants will
be notified of the selection results via email by July 23, 2024. Inquiries regarding the selection
process will not be answered prior to the official notification.

10. Production and Safety
The selected artist will use the facilities of the Toyama Glass Studio (hereinafter referred
to as “TGS”). While using the facilities, the artist will follow the regulations of TGS, which isopen to the public and to other working artists. Therefore, it is critical that applicants outline
any potential health hazards (e.g., fumes, dust) associated with the techniques to be usedduring the residency.

11. Residency Terms
The selected artist will stay at the guesthouse of TGS. The TGS studio facilities can beused up to 5 days per week. If the artist blows glass at TGS, one staff member can assist theartist upon request.
URL of Toyama Glass Studio: http://www.toyama-garasukobo.jp (in Japanese only)
12. Interactive activities
The aim of this program is to promote glass art and cultural activities, and interact withlocal people and students. There will be additional activities held during the program such aslectures, demonstrations, and a solo exhibition. The selected artist will take part in thefollowing activities:a) Artist lecture and demonstration:
The artist will present an artist lecture at TIGA(TGS) mainly for the students at TIGA andthe public. The artist will also visit the local elementary school to introduce his/her glassart work, and have demonstration at TIGA (TGS).
b) Interactive activities with students:

The artist will interact with students during class time through lectures anddemonstrations.
c) Exhibition:
From November 13-19, 2024
The artist will hold a solo exhibition at Toyama Glass Museum with new work
produced during the program and work made prior to the program.

13. Terms and Conditions
The Toyama Institute of Glass Art Extension Program Executive Committee and theselected artist must agree on the following conditions of the program.
Item
Traveling expenses

Description
The organizer will reimburse the following expenses:
・one round trip between the artist’s current residence andToyama, Japan・The coverage is up to 250,000 Japanese Yen (JPY)・Costs exceeding this amount will be covered by the artist
・The covered amount is reimbursed upon arrival of the artistin Toyama. (The artist is required to purchase the air
tickets independently and submit all the necessary
documents and receipts to the organizer.)

Period of the program

6 weeks (42 days)

Production stipend

The organizer can provide the artist subsidies for
production during the program upon request.
・Maximum amount is JPY 3,000/day x 42 = JPY 126,000
Income tax will be charged for the above total amount.
・Japanese residents tax rate 10.21%
・Overseas residents tax rate 20.42%

Material cost

The organizer will cover material cost for production during
the program.
・The coverage is up to JPY 300,000
・Exceeded cost will be covered by the artist.
・ For the purpose of reimbursement, if the artist plans topurchase their own materials and bring them to TIGA,
he/she needs to consult with the organizer beforehand.

Accommodation

The artist stays at the guesthouse which the organizer
provides. The organizer covers the cost of accommodationin the guesthouse.
If the artist stays somewhere other than the guesthouse, all
the expenses will be the responsibility of the artist.
As a general rule, ONLY the artist may stay in the guesthouse.

Studio facilities1

The artist works at the facilities of TGS. The artist must follow(Toyama Glass Studio)

the regulations of TGS. Upon request, one staff member canassist the artist for glassblowing.
The artist can use the hotshop, coldshop, and the kilns ofTGS. The facilities at TGS may be used up to 5 days a week
(9:00am-5:00pm). While working in TGS, the artist should
follow the regulations of TGS, which is open to the public andto other working artists. Therefore, the organizer and TGS
will judge that applicants outline any potential health hazards(e.g. fumes, dust, excessive noise, etc.) associated with thetechniques to be used during the residency.
The artist is responsible for cleaning the facilities of TGS
after every use.
The organizer will reserve the facilities of TGS in advance.
The artist is responsible for informing the organizer if he/shecancels any use of the facilities of TGS.
The organizer covers the fees of TGS facility usage.
There may be occasional closure of the TGS facilities
because of maintenance.

Studio facilities 2

The artist can work in the artist studio located next to the(Artist’s atelier)guesthouse.
The studio may be used 24 hours a day during the residency.
The artist cannot make noise after 7pm for the sake ofneighbors.
The artists can use the small kiln (inside diameter H30cm×W30cm×D30cm) housed in the studio.

End of program

The artist is responsible for cleaning the guest house. Also,
the artist must clean both the working place and the facilities

of TGS and return all items to their original state at the endof the program.
Interactive activity

As part of interactive activities, the artist will present artist(Artist lectures,lectures and demonstrations which the organizer plans todemonstrations)hold during the program.
The organizer prepares advertising for the lecture.

Interactive activity

At the end of the program, the artist will hold a solo exhibition(Exhibition)and present his/her works to display the achievements of theprogram.
・The organizer covers the rental fee of the exhibition space.
・The artist is responsible for unloading and installing theexhibit, and deinstallation of the exhibit,

after consultingwith the organizer in advance.
・As a general rule, the exhibition space must be returned
to its original condition when you move out.
・ The exhibited works will be works created during theresidency period or works prepared by the artist, and will bedetermined in consultation with the organizer.
・The organizer prepares advertising of the exhibition in
consultation with the artists.
・The organizer does not take responsibility for damage andloss of the exhibited works.
Transport of works

・The organizer will pay shipping costs and insurance fees
for works prepared by the artist in advance and produced
during the stay, up to a maximum of 100,000 yen.
・ The 100,000 yen does not include transportation of
personal luggage. Also, transportation from Japan is limited
to shipping from Japan Post.
・You must prepare your luggage and prepare the necessary
documents before returning to your home country, andhandle all the shipping yourself.
・In the unlikely event that something cannot be shipped
after returning, all items will be disposed of.

Documentation of production

The organizer documents the works of the artists and theprocess of production with photos and videos. All therecorded items are copyrighted by the organizer and theymay be used for publicity activities.
Record of work(s)The glass art works produced during the program arecopyrighted by the artist. However, the organizer possesses
the right to use them for publicity activities, including SNS as
related to the program.

Publicity activity

The organizer requests the artist’s permission to usematerials such as the artist’s head shot and/or biography,
and photographs of his/her glass art works for publicity
activities of the program. The artist may be asked forinterviews by media (e.g. newspaper, TV) unless theyinterrupt his/her production.

Donation of work(s)The artist will donate one or more glass works to the Toyama
City Institute of Glass Art (TIGA) which are to be produced
during the program. The administration at TIGA will make thefinal decision on which glass works will be accepted into thecollection after an initial consultation with the artist.

Business office

The business office open 8:30am-5:00pm Monday to Friday.

14. Contact
The Toyama Institute of Glass Art Extension Program Executive Committee
c/o Toyama Institute of Glass Art
80 Nishikanaya, Toyama-shi, Toyama 930-0143 Japan
Phone: +81-76-436-2973
E-mail: tigainfo@toyamaglass.ac.jp
URL: https://toyamaglass.ac.jp/