Tokyo Arts and Space: Open Call for the International Creator Residency Program 2026

AUSSCHREIBUNGEN | Einreichfrist: 25.6.2025, 18:00 (JST)

"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.

OVERVIEW

Residency Period: 3 months within the following residency periods
① from the beginning of May to the end of July, 2026
② from the beginning of September to the end of November, 2026
③ from the beginning of January to the end of March, 2027
Number of Creators: 6 creators (2 creators per period)
Disciplines: Visual art, film, design, and architecture
What TOKAS Residency offers: Airfare, living expenses (per diem), fee for creative work/project and living space (single room),
Studio/workspace: Shared studio*The open call for "Theme Projects" is suspended due to suspension of Local Creator Residency Program.

Application Deadline

Deadline for application (documents): June 25 (Wed), 2025, 18:00 (JST)
Deadline for application (portfolio): July 2 (Wed), 2025, 23:00 (JST)

How to apply

Download the "Outline" and "Application Package" above and send all materials to TOKAS Residency.
You may apply for "Curator Residency Program" and/or "Research Residency Program" at the same time. (Please check "Eligibility" in each outline). Please fill in each of application forms and send them together.
If you apply as a duo, please see the FAQ below before you apply.