The application process

In order to stay at Mayu, you will need to be selected after completing an application. The process and rough timeline is explained below.

Step One

Choose your residency program (Artist Funded or Scholarship) and season (Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter).
Prepare your application package as a single document (.pdf, .doc or .docx) under 10MB in size with the following sections:
- Artist Introduction (Max 500 words)
- Artwork Samples (5 to 10 existing samples of work)
- Project Proposal, including how you plan to make use of the local environment or community (Max 500 words)
Submit your application here before the deadline.

All applications are carefully considered, then shortlisted candidates will be notified within approximately one week of the deadline. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified.
The shortlisted candidates will be invited to a video call interview with Mayu’s hosts to discuss details about the applicant’s artistic plans. You must be able to speak either English or Japanese to take this interview.

One successful applicant will be chosen, notified and offered a residency placement.
Artist-funded residents will be asked to pay a deposit, and to sign a contract for their placement.
Once the deposit and contract are completed, the successful applicant can begin preparing for their stay at Mayu.

Submit Application For Spring Residency

Shortlist Interviews

Successful applicant notified, deposit taken, contract signed

Prepare for your residency

Enjoy your residency at Mayu

(Exact dates will vary based on your schedule, with a minimum 4 week stay and maximum 12 week stay)