"Animation Artist in Residence in Tokyo" is a program organized and run annually by the Japan Image Council on behalf of the Agency for Cultural Affairs, giving talented creators from other countries the opportunity to pursue their art while interacting with the Japanese animation community. The program was established this program with the aim to promote further international exchange in the fields of media art, to encourage artists within Japan through this event, and to stimulate creators to put forth outstanding works of animation.

This year, AIR 3331 Nishikicho Studio will serve as a base for activity for artists invited to the program.

Invited Artists (Gender/Nationality/Age) *As of January 7th, 2016
Jacky DE GROEN (Female / Belgium / 23)

Johan RIJPMA (Male / Netherlands / 31)

Lilian VAZQUEZ (Female / Mexico / 35)

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