THE INAUGURAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Two Utah artisans. One historic craft fair. A friendship between two cities, built by hand.
Applications open soon!
The Artisan Opportunity
Share your craft on the other side of the world! You could be one of two Utah artisans traveling to Matsumoto, Japan, Salt Lake City’s Sister City, as an official delegate. You’ll expereince Japan’s oldest and largest craft fair, teach Utah traditions, learn from Japanese makers and come home with new skills and friendships that span an ocean.
Flights
Lodging
Workshops
Transportation
Group Meals
Matsumoto Craft Fair Expereince
Cultural Expereinces
Tourism Expereinces
Civic Meetings
Guides
Interpreter
CLC Contemporary Project
Who we're looking for
Creators who represent Utah craft. All mediums encouraged to apply including craft food.
THE MATSUMOTO CRAFT FAIR
Photo courtesy of Matsumoto City / Visit Matsumoto
Matsumoto is known across Japan as a city of craft, and its biggest weekend proves it.
Every May, the Matsumoto Craft Fair fills Agata-no-Mori Park with artisans from across the country, all set against the backdrop of the Northern Alps.
As Japan’s oldest and largest craft fair, it’s a celebration of Matsumoto’s craft culture.
MORE ways to support
Travel With Us
Come to Japan with us! Join the delegation as a traveler and experience everything the artisans do, from the Matsumoto Craft Fair to workshops, city tours and group meals.
Donate
Help send Utah’s artisans to Japan. Your gift covers travel, workshops and materials for our delegates, and every dollar goes directly to the exchange.
Promote
Know a maker who represents Utah craft? Share the call for artisans with your friends, followers and creative community to help us find our delegates.
Give Feedback
This program is growing, and your input shapes what comes next. Tell us what you’d like to see from future exchanges, whether you’re an artisan, supporter or curious community member.
ABOUT THE SISTER CITY PROGRAM
Sister Cities is a longstanding program that places across the world participate in. The program started as an act of peace to prevent future wars. Through Sister Cities, paired-up cities can build long-lasting relationships through cultural exchanges. In these programs, the goal is to humanize one another, and what better way to do this than through art!
