Japan

Now in its 2nd year, The Kyoto Retreat is a residency program founded by Japan-based independent curator Dexter Wimberly. It offers artists, curators, and writers from around the world the opportunity to spend four weeks in Kyoto for research, exploration, and inspiration. Selected participants receive a roundtrip flight, private accommodation, and $800 USD to supplement […]

Organizer Information The Nakanojo Biennale is a long-running international contemporary art festival held every two years in Nakanojo Town, located in Gunma Prefecture. The program is deeply embedded in a rural Japanese mountain environment characterized by satoyama landscapes, historic hot spring villages (onsen), Ramsar-designated wetlands, and traditional cultural practices such as sericulture and local folk […]

Organizer Information The Tottori Prefectural Government is the official governmental body of Tottori Prefecture in Japan, internationally recognized for its long-standing support of manga culture, comic arts, and creative industries. Over the years, Tottori has actively promoted itself as the “Manga Kingdom” of Japan, celebrating manga as both a cultural heritage and a contemporary artistic […]

Organizer Information The Kinosaki International Arts Center (KIAC) is a Japan-based artist-in-residence institution dedicated to supporting contemporary artistic practices with a strong emphasis on experimentation, interdisciplinary exchange, and community engagement. Located in Kinosaki, a historic hot spring town in Hyogo Prefecture, KIAC operates as a creative platform where artists can develop research, rehearse, collaborate, and […]

Overview Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS) is a premier contemporary arts center dedicated to the creation, promotion, and international exchange of contemporary artistic expression. Acting as a critical incubator within Asia’s art ecosystem, TOKAS supports a wide spectrum of creative activities, including interdisciplinary, cross-genre, and highly experimental projects. By operating dual-track initiatives that feature both […]

Organizer Information The Toma House Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program, in collaboration with the century-old Seikadou mounting studio, presents an intensive immersion into the art of paper mounting. Based in Nara, Japan, this program connects contemporary practitioners with the practical techniques of a craft practiced since the 8th century. Title & Description 2026 Hyogu Residency: The Art […]

Organizer Information The opportunity is organized by the JAGDA (Japan Graphic Designers Association), a leading professional association for graphic design in Japan. JAGDA is internationally recognized for promoting visual communication design, supporting professional designers, and fostering emerging talent through exhibitions, awards, and educational initiatives. Its programs aim to strengthen global dialogue in design practice, with […]

Organizer Information Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS) is a public cultural institution operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture. Based in Tokyo, Japan, TOKAS is dedicated to supporting contemporary artistic production, interdisciplinary exchange, and international collaboration across a wide spectrum of creative fields. The organization manages residency programs, exhibitions, and public events […]

Organizer Information Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS) is a program operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture in Japan. Based in Tokyo, TOKAS is an internationally recognized residency and production platform supporting artists, curators, researchers, and cultural practitioners across disciplines. Its mission is to foster global artistic exchange by providing time, space, […]