Awagami has the ability to tailor make workshops for students, clubs and organizations interested in washi papermaking and indigo dyeing. We have hosted students from University of Kansas, RISD, University of Wisconsin, etc… How about your group? For more detailed information, please contact us by e-mail.

Our mill sponsors a number of international juried art show competitions. Enter one below for a chance to win an ‘Awagami Paper Award’:

AWAGAMI VISITING ARTIST PROGRAM (ARTIST FEES APPLY) IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS...... 

Awagami's 'Visiting Artist Program' is offered for those wishing to use the mills facilities & staff to create washi-based artworks. All Applicants must submit an application for jurying found HERE

Any questions, only email to: hall84@awagami.or.jp  (please write: 'VISITING ARTIST PROGRAM' in subject line of your email).

Please be specific in your proposal (sketches help). Also provide your website so that we may see your art (If you don't have a website, send photos). The condition of acceptance may be different from previous cases dependent on the mills' availability and schedule.  Please note, artists are requested to donate 1 artwork (artist proof) to the Awagami museum collection upon completion. 

ACCOMODATION

Visiting artist can use the mill guesthouse at ¥4,000 per day. Basic cooking, utensils and bedding provided. Artists are responsible for purchasing their own food and replacing any items used up during their stay. 

EXPENSES

There is a standard ¥8,500/day 'Facility Fee' charged. Artists are expected to pay for the production expenses (raw materials, etc.) in addition to the facility fee. Artists can also freely use our printmaking studio at no extra cost (etchings, monotypes, relief prints, etc.). Artists can also make large format digital/inkjet prints for an additional fee. Experimentation & hybrid works are encouraged...

All fees must be paid in full the morning of the the artists 2^nd to last day. We accept either Japanese Yen (cash) or VISA / MasterCard.

OTHER CONDITIONS

-Working space & tools may be shared with Awagami workers.

-Materials & tools not prepared in advance must be requested in writing 1 day prior.

-Mill schedule: 9:00 AM ~ 16:00 PM (Tues-Sun). Artists should finish work on time and leave by 17:00 PM after cleanup. Artists may work in guesthouse in evening.

END OF VISIT

If you have remaining materials, please bring them home or leave them at the mill and notify the office (no refunds for remaining materials). Artist must pack their artworks-we will provide packing materials. Shipping is handled via EMS or Parcel Post (air or sea). If you ship outside of Japan, please finish packing prior to 15:00 PM on your 2^nd to last day and pay all shipping fees.