Residency Period: Anytime
* Residency program for overseas creators: up to three months in principle
* Residency program for Japanese creators: one year in principle

Application Period: Anytime

Approximately 30 artists for residency program

●Age limit:No
●Specification of Countries: Depends on programs

All residency participants should:
* be creators engaged in the field of contemporary art with experiences in their fields of expertise.(any genre is eligible).
* take residencies for creators only.
* be in good health and not require assistance on day-to-day basis for working and living.
* have a level of Japanese or English language proficiencies to carry out casual conversation.
* present the outcomes of their residence and complete their project during their term, including installation and de-installation of works at exhibitions.
* deepen the mutual understanding and cultural exchanging with other creators.
* participate in public programs, such as presentations, lectures, and workshops held in Tokyo Wonder Site or dispatched sites.
* cooperate with the public relations activity to promote the programs hosted by Tokyo Wonder Site.
* dedicate to the development of art and cultural activities in Tokyo.
* submit a report following the designated format to Tokyo Wonder Site upon completion of the program.
* follow the regulations of Tokyo Wonder Site regarding accommodation and studio.

The provisions vary according to the conditions of each program.

1. Resident artists are selected, based on the objectives of each program, by either:
・Recommendation from public organizations, cultural institutions, and individuals in Japan and overseas; or
・Nomination by Tokyo Wonder Site or open call.
2. The selection committee is held for screening the candidates.

The final decision on selection of resident artists is made by the director of Tokyo Wonder Site upon consultation with the selection committee.

Tokyo Wonder Site

Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture (Tokyo Wonder Site)

Tokyo Wonder Site Aoyama : Creator-in-Residence

COSMOS Aoyama SOUTH 3F, 5-53-67 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0001

●Exhibit space: Not Available

●Accommodation: Available
* 16 bedrooms (8 single rooms [25 - 29㎡], 4 wide single rooms [38㎡], 4 twin rooms [65㎡])
* All rooms are equipped with internet access, kitchenette, and bathroom.
* Other facilities: 2 salons (49㎡, 66㎡, dining kitchen and living room for share), Library (73㎡, with lecture room), office, laundry room.

●Production area: Available
* 5 studios (36 - 40㎡)
* All rooms are equipped with internet access and air conditioning: water supply in some rooms.

The facility is located in Aoyama, one of the most exciting districts in Tokyo for fashion, culture, art, and design. In combination with the creative environment, the program offers broader opportunities for production and presentation, contributing to the exchange among creators.

7 minutes walk from Omotesando Station exit B2
8 minutes walk from Shibuya Station East exit

The first Tokyo Wonder Site was inaugurated in 2001 to provide a new platform for art in Tokyo. Working in sync with the Tokyo Wonder Wall, a juried exhibition program, it aims to extend support to young artists and create opportunities for exchange among artists.
A variety of programs have been carried out: exhibitions of internationally renowned artists; events introducing contemporary music; collaboration projects with traditional arts and crafts; artist residencies; and club nights with/ for artists and art fans.

In 2001
Tokyo Wonder Site committee was founded.
Tokyo Wonder Site opened.

In 2005
TWS came under the joint administration by Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture.
Tokyo Wonder Site Shibuya opened.

In 2006
The administrative body was renewed (administered solely by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Short-term residency (pilot program) started.
Tokyo Wonder Site Aoyama opened.

2006 (for Tokyo Wonder Site Aoyama : Creator-in-Residence)

(1) Support the discovery, nurturing and promotion of young artists from Tokyo
(2) Establish a platform in Tokyo to function as a hub for art in Asia and the world
(3) Support the various forms of art and culture in Tokyo as vehicles of the city's vital energy
(4) Function as a stage for experimentation and research, and for the conception and trial of strategic concepts in connection with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's cultural policy.
(5) Foster human resources involved in culture-related work

(1) Residence Program
1. Project Residency: Residency for artists who are participating/performing in exhibitions and concerts. It is linked to the programs of TWS Hongo and Shibuya.
・By-invitation project
・Exchange project (in partnership with affiliated residency organizations to invite overseas artists to TWS and send Japanese artists overseas)
・Emerging artists project
・Open call project (recommendations and proposals required)
2. Research Residency: Residency for artists conducting preliminary research for future exhibitions/ concerts or academic research.
3. Event Program: Rental of studio facilities for non-serial programs such as cultural exchange events)
(2) Emerging Artists Support Program/Visual Arts: Selected artists among the winners of the Tokyo Wonder Wall competition are provided with support for participating in exhibitions at TWS Hongo or Shibuya, and also overseas residency programs.
(3) University affiliation program
(4) Exhibition proposal competitions
(5) Emerging Musician Support Program
(6) Selected exhibitions of emerging artists from Japan and overseas
(7) Affiliated projects to support emerging Japanese artists
(8) Wonder Seeds (Juried exhibitions of small-sized pieces by emerging artists for sale)
(9) Contemporary music workshops
(10) Workshops and concerts of contemporary Japanese musicians
(11) International exchange project (Collaborative studio program, bilateral exchange program, etc)

Tokyo Wonder Site Aoyama hosted 113 residents for 2009.
* The program contributes to the development of various artistic and cultural activities by providing emerging creators with opportunities to stay and work in Tokyo for exhibitions, concerts, and workshops.
* Resident artists are provided with opportunities to give lectures or talks to the public about their experience in Tokyo, their projects in their home countries, and their artworks.
* Artist exchange program carried out in partnership with other organizations in Japan and overseas, enhances international exchange in the arts. It also helps developing the careers of winners of Tokyo Wonder Wall and artists working with TWS.

Bettina Berger", Bradley Mccallum & Jacqueline Tarry, Dinh Q.Le, Yishay Garbasz

Tokyo Wonder Site
COSMOS Aoyama SOUTH 3F, 5-53-67 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 Japan
TEL：+ 81-3-5766-3732
FAX：+ 81-3-5766-3742
E MAIL:contact(at)tokyo-ws.org
URL:http://www.tokyo-ws.org/english/index.html
Contact:Kayoko IEMURA(Ms)

August 20, 2010

Approximately 100 artists (Altogether)

Approximately 30 artists for residency program

●Age limit:No
●Specification of Countries: Depends on programs

All residency participants should:
* be creators engaged in the field of contemporary art with experiences in their fields of expertise.(any genre is eligible).
* take residencies for creators only.
* be in good health and not require assistance on day-to-day basis for working and living.
* have a level of Japanese or English language proficiencies to carry out casual conversation.
* present the outcomes of their residence and complete their project during their term, including installation and de-installation of works at exhibitions.
* deepen the mutual understanding and cultural exchanging with other creators.
* participate in public programs, such as presentations, lectures, and workshops held in Tokyo Wonder Site or dispatched sites.
* cooperate with the public relations activity to promote the programs hosted by Tokyo Wonder Site.
* dedicate to the development of art and cultural activities in Tokyo.
* submit a report following the designated format to Tokyo Wonder Site upon completion of the program.
* follow the regulations of Tokyo Wonder Site regarding accommodation and studio.

The provisions vary according to the conditions of each program.

1. Resident artists are selected, based on the objectives of each program, by either:
・Recommendation from public organizations, cultural institutions, and individuals in Japan and overseas; or
・Nomination by Tokyo Wonder Site or open call.
2. The selection committee is held for screening the candidates.

Board of review is to be formed for respective programs in consultation with the screening board.

Tokyo Wonder Site

Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture (Tokyo Wonder Site)

Tokyo Wonder Site Aoyama : Creator-in-Residence

COSMOS Aoyama SOUTH 3F, 5-53-67 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0001

●Exhibit space: Not Available

●Accommodation: Available
* 16 bedrooms (8 single rooms [25 - 29㎡], 4 wide single rooms [38㎡], 4 twin rooms [65㎡])
* All rooms are equipped with internet access, kitchenette, and bathroom.
* Other facilities: 2 salons (49㎡, 66㎡, dining kitchen and living room for share), Library (73㎡, with lecture room), office, laundry room.

●Production area: Available
* 5 studios (36 - 40㎡)
* All rooms are equipped with internet access and air conditioning: water supply in some rooms.

The facility is located in Aoyama, one of the most exciting districts in Tokyo for fashion, culture, art, and design. In combination with the creative environment, the program offers broader opportunities for production and presentation, contributing to the exchange among creators.

7 minutes walk from Omotesando Station exit B2
8 minutes walk from Shibuya Station (JR Yamanote Line: Saikyo Line, Shonan Shinjuku Line, Tokyu Line: Toyoko Line, Denentoshi Line, Keio Inokashira Line, Tokyo Metro: Ginza Line, Hanzomon Line, Fukutoshin Line) East exit

The first Tokyo Wonder Site was inaugurated in 2001 to provide a new platform for art in Tokyo. Working in sync with the Tokyo Wonder Wall, a juried exhibition program, it aims to extend support to young artists and create opportunities for exchange among artists.
A variety of programs have been carried out: exhibitions of internationally renowned artists; events introducing contemporary music; collaboration projects with traditional arts and crafts; artist residencies; and club nights with/ for artists and art fans.

In 2001
Tokyo Wonder Site committee was founded.
Tokyo Wonder Site opened.

In 2005
TWS came under the joint administration by Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture.
Tokyo Wonder Site Shibuya opened.

In 2006
The administrative body was renewed (administered solely by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Short-term residency (pilot program) started.
Tokyo Wonder Site Aoyama opened.

2006 (for Tokyo Wonder Site Aoyama : Creator-in-Residence)

(1) Support the discovery, nurturing and promotion of young artists from Tokyo
(2) Establish a platform in Tokyo to function as a hub for art in Asia and the world
(3) Support the various forms of art and culture in Tokyo as vehicles of the city's vital energy
(4) Function as a stage for experimentation and research, and for the conception and trial of strategic concepts in connection with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's cultural policy.
(5) Foster human resources involved in culture-related work

・TWS Hongo
TWS Hongo conducts programs to specialize in support to and fostering of artists through projects to nature young artists in addition to public offering of exhibition and music event planning, and co-curated exhibitions by art colleges.

・TWS Sibuya
TWS Sibuya conducts projects in collaboration with overseas alternative spaces and international arts and culture organizations, introduces artists who engage in global artistic activities inside and outside Japan, and organizes exhibitions to report the achievements of residence programs.

・TWS Aoyama: Creator in Residence
TWS Aoyama offers residence for approximately 100 creators inside and outside Japan annually. In addition to accommodation and studio, it is equipped with exchange space and library that archives young artist files. In cooperation with TWS Hongo and TWS Sibuya, it organizes avant-garde programs such as exhibitions and concerts to publicly announce the achievements of the residence programs, and projects to focus on the process of residence production while it provides opportunities and laboratories to proactively address current issues such as dialogue between cultures and environmental issues through worldwide network.

Tokyo Wonder Site Aoyama hosted 113 residents for 2009.
* The program contributes to the development of various artistic and cultural activities by providing emerging creators with opportunities to stay and work in Tokyo for exhibitions, concerts, and workshops.
* Resident artists are provided with opportunities to give lectures or talks to the public about their experience in Tokyo, their projects in their home countries, and their artworks.
* Artist exchange program carried out in partnership with other organizations in Japan and overseas, enhances international exchange in the arts. It also helps developing the careers of winners of Tokyo Wonder Wall and artists working with TWS.

Bettina Berger", Bradley Mccallum & Jacqueline Tarry, Carsten Nicola, Christine Tohme, Danny Yung, Dinh Q.Le, Joouho Jeon, Katsunobu Yaguchi, Noriyuki Kiguchi, Tomoko Yoneda, Vik Muniz, Yishay Garbasz, Young-Hae Chang Heavy Industries, Yu Aoki

Tokyo Wonder Site
COSMOS Aoyama SOUTH 3F, 5-53-67 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 Japan
TEL：+ 81-3-5766-3732
FAX：+ 81-3-5766-3742
E MAIL:contact(at)tokyo-ws.org
URL:http://www.tokyo-ws.org/english/index.html
Contact:Kayoko IEMURA(Ms)

August 20, 2010