Japan

Brief Description Villa Kujoyama is a prestigious artist residency in Kyoto, Japan, aimed at French and Japanese artists. The program provides 4 to 6-month residencies for artists and researchers to develop original projects connected to Japan and engage with local communities. Information & Application Details Deadline: March 5, 2025 Residency Period: 2026 (4–6 months) Location: […]

Description Hiii Illustration is an international competition recognizing outstanding illustration works. Open to illustrators, agencies, publishers, teachers, and students worldwide, it accepts works created or published between April 2022 and April 2025. AI-generated or modified works are not eligible. Eligibility Open to entrants from any country. Eligible works: Created or published from April 2022 to […]

Description: The U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Program offers U.S. artists a unique opportunity to live and work in Japan for a 3-5 month residency, promoting cultural exchange and providing support for artistic exploration. This program is designed for contemporary and traditional artists from diverse backgrounds who wish to develop their work in Japan and engage with […]

The Office for Contemporary Art Norway (OCA) offers multiple international artist and curator residency programs in Berlin, Brussels, Kyoto, Lusaka, and New York. These residencies provide work and living spaces, professional development opportunities, and financial support for Norwegian artists and curators, as well as international artists residing in Norway. Eligibility: Open to Norwegian artists and […]

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (FAAM) Artist in Residence Program invites artists from across Japan and worldwide, including but not limited to Asian countries and regions. The program provides them with opportunities to stay in Fukuoka, create and exhibit their artworks so that they can encourage each other to achieve their full potential and expand careers […]

ARCUS Project’s artist-in-residence program provides opportunities for emerging artists in the field of contemporary art to cultivate their artistic creativity and vision. Located around an hour from Tokyo, a residency at ARCUS Studio allows participants in the program to come into contact with the contemporary art scene in Japan as well as devote themselves to […]

The Shining Hat is a symbolic venue, featuring a golden, circular roof and rugged walls reminiscent of the Tower of the Sun. Its design embodies a bright, collaborative future. This projection mapping event is a unique opportunity to showcase your creativity and contribute to a collective vision for a better tomorrow. Information & Application Details: […]

The city of Kanazawa established the Kanazawa Arts and Crafts Competition in 1989, and following its declaration as a “World Craft City” in 1995, has regularly held the World Craft City Conference in Kanazawa and the Kogei World Competition in Kanazawa to preserve and promote the culture of craft—kogei—in the world.The Kogei World Competition in […]

A selection of the exhibiting artists for the Chiba City Arts Triennale 2025 will be chosen through an open call process.This call for proposals is divided into two categories: [Category 1] is open to foreign artists residing overseas, and [Category 2] is for young artists with ties to Chiba City. Selected artists will be featured […]