International Creator Residency Program 2027｜TOKAS Residency Programs
Features
Studio spaceAvailable
AccommodationAvailable
Presentation spaces (gallery, hall)Available
Travel supportAvailable
Accommodation subsidy / Accommodation providedAvailable
Production budgetAvailable
Program CoodinatorAvailable
Technical staffNot available
Art genresVisual arts/ Fine arts , Film / Video , Others
RegionsKanto
| Program | |
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| Application period | May. 19, 2026 (Tue.) - Jun. 16, 2026 (Tue.) |
| Description | The open-call program “International Creator Residency Program” aims to invite distinguished and highly motivated creators in the fields of visual arts, design, and architecture from all over the world and offer them with opportunities to work in Tokyo. We provide financial support to allow creators to develop and present new works and ideas. The result of the residency will be presented at the OPEN STUDIO. Number of Creators: 6 Disciplines: Visual arts, design and architecture How to apply Please download "Outline" and "Application Package" from below and fill in your information on “Online Submission Form” and upload Application Form (PDF), two letters of recommendation, and a portfolio. https://www.tokyoartsandspace.jp/en/archive/application/2026/20260430-317.html |
| Residency location | TOKAS Residency (2-14-7 Tatekawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo) |
| Residency period | Residency Period: 3 months in the following periods: ① From the beginning of May to the end of July, 2027 ② From the beginning of September to the end of November, 2027 ③ From the beginning of January to the end of March, 2028 |
| Qualification | ① Resides outside of Japan ② Has 5 years or more of experience in the fields of visual arts, design or architecture ③ Has sufficient ability to communicate in English with other residing creators and TOKAS staff for mutual understanding ④ Independent and capable of working and living on his/her own ⑤ Creators working as a duo are also eligible (A duo consisting of at least one creator residing outside of Japan is eligible) ⑥ Students are ineligible (except for Ph.D. candidates) *At the time of participation in the program |
| Pay by artists / Support for artists | Living space (single room), airfare, living expenses (per diem), and fee for creative work/project Studio/workspace: Shared studio Outcome: Presentation in the Open Studio. |
| Selection process | (1) First document screening: Mid-June - August 2026 * Review by TOKAS Residency team. The result of the first document screening will not be informed. (2) Second document screening: Late-August 2026 *Review by external juries. Only successful applicants will be informed of their final results individually by mid-September, 2026. (3) The final results will be announced through TOKAS website by early October, 2026. *We do not respond to any individual inquiries on the selection process and result. |
| Contact | For inquiries not listed in the FAQ page on our website, please contact us through the inquiry form by June 7, 2026. We will update the FAQ on our website after June 11, 2026. Inquiry form |https://form.run/@2027SpringContact *Please note that we cannot answer each inquiry individually. |