Japan

Short Description CCA Islands offers CCA Travel Scholarship for emerging artists, curators, architects, designers and those who aim to be a professional in various areas of contemporary art and culture, pursuing their research and creative activities in Japan.   Eligibility CCA Islands offers CCA Travel Scholarship for emerging artists, curators, architects, designers and those who […]

We’re calling for submissions in both free and themed categories. Exceptional creators might even get the chance to debut, guided by actual editors. Short Description The competition is co-organized by Pixiv, a Japanese online platform and social network for artists and Celsys, a Japanese graphics software company. The Global Comic Awards is accepting comic, manga, and webtoon submissions from […]

Nikon Small World Photo and Video Competition

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 […]