Open Call for Saga Residency Grant Programme 2026

📖 About The Programme

The Saga Residency Grant enables participants to conduct research and develop new work during a full-time residency in Saga, Japan. This residency is conducted in collaboration with local woodworking and washi papermaking communities.

🎁 Benefits

Selected participants will receive:

• €12,000 for travel, living expenses, materials, insurance, and research costs.
• Fully covered accommodation, workspace, and guidance.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be individual designers, architects, spatial practitioners, or makers.
• Be established in the Netherlands or Dutch Caribbean islands.
• Demonstrate affinity with the Saga region and interest in continued collaboration.
• Have practical knowledge of woodworking or papermaking (beneficial but not required).
• Commit to participating full-time throughout the residency.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 04 March, 2026
• Visit the application portal to apply.
• View detailed information about the programme here.

For more information, visit the official website of The Creative Industries Fund NL.

• Selected participants receive €12,000 for travel, living expenses, materials, insurance, and research costs.
• Accommodation, workspace, and guidance are fully covered.