Arts and culture | Workshop

JAPA-UL - Artist in Residence Programme 2026

• Professor Masatsune Hōjō

Date

Wednesday 4 November 2026 - Friday 13 November 2026

Address

Lipsius and Herta Mohr

In November 2026, Leiden University welcomes Professor Masatsune Hōjō 北條正庸 as the 2026 JAPA-UL artist in residence.  Students will be given the opportunity to participate in a workshop series that focuses on Japanese-style painting (nihonga 日本画).  There is a limited number of places for participants.

The Artist in Residence Program, an important cultural, artistic and educational addition to Leiden University's versatile academic profile. This year’s programme consists of workshops/classes for students taught by a Japanese contemporary artist invited to Leiden. The initiative was made possible through the generosity of The Japan Association for Promotion of Arts (JAPA), and The Isaac Alfred Ailion Foundation.

The 2026 edition of the Artist in Residence Programme consists of a workshop of five consecutive sessions conducted by Professor Masatsune HŌJŌ, a renowned sculptor and craftsman of bamboo works.
Professor Ivo Smits will assist as coordinator.

Schedule

The workshop will take place at Leiden University.

Dates and venues:

- Wed. 4 November 2026, 15-17 hrs.; Herta Mohr/0.10
- Fri. 6 November 2026, 13-15 hrs ; Herta Mohr/0.06
- Mon. 9 November 2026, 13-15 hrs.;  Herta Mohr/0.06
- Wed. 11 November 2026, 15-17  hrs. ; Lipsius/2.24
- Fri. 13 November 2026, 13-15 hrs. ; Lipsius/0.30

Participation eligibility:

The programme is open to Students from Leiden University, including the Academy in The Hague. The number of the workshop participants will be limited, which can impose additional selection based on proven commitment to the study in Japan’s arts and visual culture. There is a limited number of places left.

For participation and more information contact the Coordinator of the Programme
Professor Ivo Smits: [e-mail]