Japan

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, […]

Organizer Information The program is organized by Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS), a contemporary art institution based in Tokyo, Japan, operating under the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture. TOKAS is dedicated to supporting international artistic exchange, research-based creation, and experimental practices across visual arts, design, and architecture. Through its residency infrastructure, TOKAS provides […]

Organizer Information This opportunity is offered by the EU–Japan Fest Japan Committee, an organization dedicated to fostering cultural collaboration between Japan and Europe. The committee plays a central role in supporting artistic mobility, cross-border collaboration, and long-term cultural exchange initiatives between Japanese and European creative communities. The programme is specifically designed to strengthen relationships between […]

Organizer Information The Kyoto Retreat is an independent program founded and directed by Dexter Wimberly, a renowned international curator. Based in Kyoto, Japan, the retreat is designed to offer a nurturing environment for creative professionals. Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital for over a millennium, serves as a living museum of historical grandeur and modern innovation, providing […]

Organizer Information: Too Marker Products Inc. The COPIC AWARD is a competition that connects Copic fans from around the world to inspire each other, share diverse artworks, and enjoy a collective creative experience. Title & Description: Applications are open for the COPIC AWARD 2026. This competition provides an opportunity to share diverse artworks created using […]

Organizer Information: ARCUS Project Administration Committee. Located around an hour from Tokyo in Moriya City, Ibaraki, ARCUS Project is the most comprehensive and oldest international contemporary artist-in-residence program in Japan. (Note: In summer 2026, the ARCUS Project will relocate to a site on the grounds of a currently operating elementary school in Moriya City). Title […]

Organizer Information: The Finnish Cultural Foundation. The Foundation awards grants for international artists’ residency programs each year, supporting scientific and artistic work through working and mobility grants. Title & Description: Applications will open for the August Round: Grants for Artists’ Residencies. Artists can apply for grants for international work through two different forms of support: […]

Organizer Information: The Invisible Dog and BUoY Arts Center are partnering to host the second edition of NAFAS (following a successful first edition in NYC). The festival builds a trans-local ecology grounded in trust, labor, and the simple but radical act of eating or living together. Title & Description: Applications are open for the NAFAS […]