I’ve recently found this educational trip to Japan through an art school in New York City called The School of Visual Arts. They take non student applicants, and after applying to it they accepted me into the 2-week long program in June of this year. It has a hefty tuition cost, and travel to and from Japan isn’t covered in that cost either. Overall, it’s an expensive trip but it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity.
On this trip I’ll be getting hands on experience learning traditional Japanese craft and design from the artisans who do it every day. Then at the end of the trip I’ll get a chance to draft and mock up a product design. That product design will then go to the New York Museum of Modern Art where they will select one of the designs to be sold through their MoMA Wholesale program.
It’s a big ask of all of you, but any financial assistance that you could provide would be much appreciated. I’ve set up a GoFundMe that has more information, as well as some links to the websites that have the rest of the information. Thanks for taking your time to read through this. I really appreciate it!