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 immersing oneself in the local culture and community of Tokyo, Japan! Eligibility: Open to all ages over 18 years old What you get: Round-trip Travel expenses (Up to 300,000JPY including tax based on efficient and reasonable economy class tickets between Tokyo and your country.) (Maximum 1 person) / Accommodation in Tokyo -/Coordination of venue for the art program /Support fee for project development (with a budget limit of 200,000JPY including tax) /Honorarium 100,000JPY, including tax /Interpretation and translation support /Issue of Invitation Letter
Submission Materials
*All documents will only be accepted in English or Japanese
  • Artist profile photo (up to 1MB)
  • A self-introduction statement (Up to 500 words)
  • Artist biography, CV, and Portfolio that includes details and images of past works (up to 5 pages/ A4 size/ vertical/ up to 5MB)
  • Project Overview Description. A plan explaining your proposed art project in text and with images such as photographs, sketches and diagrams. (1 sheet, A3 size 297 x 420 mm, horizontal format)
  • Schedule of the project (1sheet/ A4 size/ vertical)
  • Budget Sheet (1sheet/ A4 size/ vertical)
  • Website URL, Instagram, Facebook, or other reference URL
  • Video message URL. Please create a video message that is 2 minutes or less and features the applicant and artwork.
How to Apply
Please prepare the required documents as specified in the application guidelines and submit your application using the following form: Application form *To submit this application form, you will need a Google account.
deadline: 02 May 2025 more info: https://socialdive.jp/