Japan

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 […]

With this open call, we would like to invite artists from all over the world to share their Mokuhanga works and bring them together on one platform at beeld.be. Selected artists will be featured in our Mokublad digital #1 issue (July 2025) and make a chance to be exhibited at The Bries Space in Antwerp (Belgium) in 2026. Participation is […]

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS! TOKYO BIENNALE 2025 “SOCIAL DIVE”  Walking through the streets of Tokyo, what kind of places and people will bring us unknown discoveries and creative experiences? We are looking forward to receiving your new “sanpo” art project ideas that match the originality and social engagement of “SOCIAL DIVE,” which is conceptualised as […]

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: […]