Organizer Information
The Boso Triennale is a large-scale contemporary art festival organized by the Boso Triennale Executive Committee, with participation from Chiba Prefecture Government, Ichihara City Government, Kisarazu City Government, and Otaki Town Government in Japan.
The Triennale continues the cultural development of the Boso region through international contemporary art initiatives. The project builds upon earlier regional art festivals such as Ichihara Art × Mix, which explored community engagement through site-specific artworks and cultural collaborations.
Located in the Boso Peninsula of Chiba Prefecture, the region features rich natural landscapes, historic towns, agricultural communities, and coastal environments. The Triennale uses these unique cultural and environmental characteristics as a framework for artistic production, inviting artists to create works that interact with the local context and promote international cultural exchange.
Through exhibitions, installations, performances, and collaborative projects, the festival seeks to increase international awareness of the Boso region while encouraging dialogue between artists, residents, and visitors.
Title & Description
Boso Triennale 2027 – International Open Call for Artists and Creative Projects
The Boso Triennale 2027 invites artists, collectives, and interdisciplinary creators from around the world to submit proposals for artworks and cultural projects to be presented during the upcoming Triennale in Japan.
The festival will take place from 6 March to 30 May 2027 across multiple venues throughout the Boso region of Chiba Prefecture. Selected projects should engage with the distinctive history, culture, and natural environment of the area while contributing to the international visibility of the Triennale.
Applicants may submit proposals under three different categories:
A. Open Proposals
Artists may freely propose artworks or projects along with preferred locations. Projects can include visual art, installations, performances, or creative experiences such as food-related cultural activities.
Potential venues include:
- Former schools
- Vacant houses or shops
- Traditional shopping streets and castle-town streets
- Railway stations and surrounding outdoor areas
- Parks, vacant lots, and other public spaces
B. Proposals for Designated Sites
Applicants may create projects specifically for one of the following sites:
- Former Heisan Elementary School
- Uosō (a former traditional Japanese restaurant)
- Fukuta Community Centre
C. Artist-in-Residence Projects
Artists may propose residency-based projects developed during a production period before the festival.
Residency details include:
- Production site: Former Satomi Elementary School
- Residency start: August 2026 or later
- Duration: One to several months (negotiated individually)
- Accommodation: Provided in the surrounding area
- Studio and accommodation are provided free of charge
Categories
- Visual Art
- Installation Art
- Public Art
- Performance Art
- Interdisciplinary Art Projects
- Site-Specific Projects
- Community-Based Art
- Multimedia and New Media
- Cultural and Food-related artistic experiences
Eligibility
- Open to international artists and creative practitioners from all countries.
- Individual artists, collectives, and collaborative groups may apply.
- Applicants from any artistic discipline are eligible.
- Both emerging and established artists are encouraged to submit proposals.
- Proposals must demonstrate an understanding of the Boso region and its cultural, environmental, or social context.
Program Benefits & Awards
Selected artists will receive several benefits and opportunities:
- Participation in a major international triennial art festival.
- Public presentation of the project during the Boso Triennale 2027.
- Production support funding ranging from approximately JPY 500,000 to JPY 2,000,000, depending on the project scale.
- Access to exhibition or project sites across the Boso region.
- Potential collaboration with local communities, organizations, and cultural partners.
- International visibility through the Triennale’s exhibitions, events, and media coverage.
For artist-in-residence projects, the program may also provide workspace and accommodation near the production site.
Application Fee
Applicants are required to pay an application fee of approximately 1,000 JPY per proposal.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a proposal package that includes:
- Project proposal describing the concept and artistic approach.
- Preferred project category (open proposal, designated site proposal, or artist residency project).
- Portfolio or examples of previous work.
- Artist biography or CV.
- Additional materials that explain the project’s relevance to the Boso region and its environment.
Applicants may also be encouraged to review documentation from previous festivals in the region to understand the historical context of the event.
How to Apply?
Applications must be submitted either by email (PDF) or by postal mail to: info@boso-artmix.com
Postal address:
Boso Triennale Executive Committee Secretariat
Tourism Promotion Division, Kisarazu City Office
1-2-1 Fujimi, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture 292-8501
Japan
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
- Festival Dates: 6 March – 30 May 2027
- Site Visit Tour: Organized before the application deadline to introduce the project locations and concept.
Location
Boso Region, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Additional Details
Artists are encouraged to create works that engage with the natural landscapes, local history, and cultural traditions of the Boso region. The Triennale aims to promote sustainable regional development through art and foster dialogue between local communities and international artists.
Projects may take place in a wide variety of venues, including former schools, historic buildings, railway stations, outdoor landscapes, and public spaces throughout the region. The festival invites audiences to explore the region while encountering artworks and performances along their journey.
The initiative emphasizes collaboration between artists, local residents, musicians, and cultural producers, creating an immersive cultural experience that reflects the identity of the Boso region.