About Us
At the heart of EIAF’s mission is its Artist-in-Residence Grant Program @7artscafe, which offers international artists the resources and space to develop their work while engaging with local communities in Yokohama, Japan. This program promotes creativity, collaboration across disciplines, and cross-cultural exchange, strengthening global connections and mutual understanding.
EIAF also champions Community Arts Projects, such as public art installations, workshops, and performances, which inspire local populations and promote social cohesion. These initiatives enrich communities, foster shared identity, and empower residents through active participation in the arts.
Another key focus is Community Revitalization Projects, which use the arts to rejuvenate underdeveloped areas, turning them into vibrant cultural hubs. These projects not only beautify spaces but also stimulate local economies and foster pride within communities.
Additionally, EIAF supports arts-related charitable projects, providing access to the arts for underserved communities and individuals, and offering educational outreach and support to artists facing economic challenges.
Through its diverse initiatives, EIAF is building a more connected, creative, and inclusive global society by leveraging the arts as a powerful tool for cultural exchange, community building, and social change.
Our foundation has supported these amazing organizations.
・Boca Raton Regional Hospital
・Boca Museum of Art
・Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
・Friends of the Uffizi Gallery
・7artscafe "Community Arts Project"
General Inquiries:
Edeiken International Arts Foundation
Dr. Nicole Edeiken, Director
Boca Highlands, FL 33487 USA
Managed and Administered by 7artscafe, Yokohama JAPAN
info@7artscafe.jp
2026-2027 AiR Program Information
Program Title: EIAF 2026-2027 Artist-in-Residence Grant Program @7artscafe
Program Overview
The Edeiken International Arts Foundation (EIAF), founded by Dr. Nicole Edeiken, announces the second-year Artist-in-Residence Program hosted at 7artscafe in Yokohama, Japan. This residency is exclusively for professional musicians, composers, sound artists, and interdisciplinary creators whose primary medium is music or sound.
The program supports innovation in contemporary sound, composition, performance, and cross-genre experimentation while fostering meaningful cultural exchange in Yokohama.
One applicant—or one ensemble—will receive a $10,000 USD grant to support a one-month residency at 7artscafe.
Important Notes for 2026–2027:
・Visual artists are not eligible.
・Applications that lack recent, verifiable professional activity, are incomplete, or include low-quality recordings will be automatically disqualified.
2025-2026 AiR Program Information
For more background and information on the 2025-2026 AiR Program, please click here.