The mic program is simple.
It is designed to support individuals or groups who wish to stay for an extended period and focus on their creative work. The program provides support for the creative experience itself.
While drawing from the frameworks of an artist in residence, a retreat, and a workation, this program places its primary emphasis on making and creating. Its central purpose is to provide each participant with the freedom and space to pursue their own creative practice.
Our support in three key areas.
1. Space
Each participants is provided with space for
①accommodation ②work ③sharing
The place is located nearby the calm sea. The facility is equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, and work space/desk. The workspace is currently limited, but we are working to expand it and create additional spaces to accommodate more participants. At present, we can host two to three participants per month. Wi-fi is available at the accommodation.
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2. Communication
Our basecamp is located in a small community, but the area has many inspiring locals. If participants wish to connect with the local community, we are happy to help facilitate introductions. While we do not provide full-time translation services, we are always willing to support communication when it contributes to your creative activities.
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3. Creative Process
Participants are free to pursue their own creative work during the stay. As we are not specialists in each participant’s field, we can't and won't provide any advice or consulting on your project. However, we are happy to offer hands-on assistance when extra help is needed during the creative process.
Fees and length of stay
One month | 120,000JPY
(maximum three months. You may stay for up to three months. However, the fee is 240,000JPY for two months and 360,000JPY for three.)
・This fee includes all support listed above, as well as utilities for the accommodation and workspaces.
・Participants may leave at any time; however, program fees are charged on the first day of each calendar month.
・To reserve a spot in the program, a deposit is required in advance. The remaining balance can be paid in cash upon arrival. For example, if you wish to stay for one month, a deposit of 30,000JPY is required; for two months, a deposit is 60,000JPY.
・If a reservation is canceled within three weeks of the program start date, two-thirds of the deposit will be charged as a cancellation fee.
・Participants are responsible for their own transportation costs, food expenses, and any daily expenses, including local activities they choose to take part in on the island.
Complimentary activity
・We will have a welcome group meal each month if we have new participant.
・For the first week of each stay, we will show you around the island and go to the hardware/supply store as well as the grocery store. (There are no art supply stores nearby. If you need any specific art supplies, please contact us in advance.)
・ A small local grocery store is available within a walk or cycling distance.
・We will help to organize the final exhibition at the end of your stay for sharing experience with the local community.
Beyond these, the rest is up to your creative freedom. Have fun with it!
Life on the island
The program is based on Yuge Island, where daily life unfolds at a human scale.
The town’s main area can be explored easily by bicycle, allowing residents to move fluidly between sea, sky, and community.
Facilities on the island include:
・A supermarket
・A bookstore
・A small selection of local restaurants
・A medical clinic
・A community center (with coffee and shared workspace)
・A tourist information center
・A small library (located within the tourist information center)
・A convenience store (closed at night)
You can find more activities on these islands here.
https://www.kamijima.info/en/