Japan

Short Description: Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS), operated by a division of The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, offers artist-in-residence programs for international creators working in various creative fields to stay, engage in creation, and conduct research activities in Tokyo. It also provides creators with the opportunities to exchange creative ideas and to present outcomes […]

Short Description: Presented by Benrido, the Hariban Award combines a 170-year-old analogue technique with contemporary photography. The award was launched in 2014 with the aim of introducing artists and photographers to collotype, an alternative photographic process. Glass plates have been used as collotype printing plates, which is why the award is called “Hariban” because “Hari” means glass […]

Short Description TOKAS International Creator Residency Program aims to invite distinguished and highly motivated international creators in the field of visual art, film, design, architecture, and to give opportunities to work in Tokyo.The result of their residency will be presented at the OPEN STUDIO and/or the Result Presentation at TOKAS Hongo. Residency Period: 3 months within […]

Organizer Information Founded by curator, Dexter Wimberly, The Kyoto Retreat offers artists, curators, and writers the opportunity to immerse themselves in various aspects of Japanese culture and to meet other creatives. Kyoto stands as a timeless testament to Japan’s rich history. As the country’s ancient capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto is a harmonious […]

Short Description: The mission of Hayama Artist Residency is to introduce visual artists from around the world to Japanese culture and offer them an opportunity to have their first gallery exhibition in Japan. The residency dates are June 1 – 30, 2026. This is a 4-week residency in a small, coastal Japanese town in Kanagawa Prefecture, on central […]

Theme Three-point perspective Project Summary The [R.E. Award 2025] and [r.e. award 2025] are residency and exhibition-based art awards designed to support diverse artistic practices and creators. The R.E. Award 2025 provides opportunities for artists and collectives with an established practice to deepen their engagement with new contexts, while the newly introduced r.e. award 2025 […]

Short Description: The kyoto retreat offers artists, curators, and writers an opportunity to spend TIME in Japan for research and exploration.  Kyoto stands as a timeless testament to Japan’s rich history. As the country’s ancient capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto is a harmonious blend of historical grandeur and modern innovation, offering an unparalleled […]

Short Description: The JIA Illustration Award is an annual competition organized by Japan Illustrators’ Association. You can submit hand-painted illustrations, digital works and three-dimensional works. There is no theme. All illustrations must be in JPEG format. All entries must be the original work of the entrant. Application Requirements: Attach your works to the entry form.If you can […]

Short Description Since its opening, Aomori Contemporary Art Centre (ACAC) has conducted an Artist in Residence (AIR) program via open call nearly every year. This year’s open call AIR is intended to provide people involved in a wide range of cultural and artistic pursuits – including artists, curators, and researchers – with an opportunity to […]