Research Residency Program 2027｜TOKAS Residency Programs
Features
Studio spaceNot available
AccommodationAvailable
Presentation spaces (gallery, hall)Available
Travel supportNot available
Accommodation subsidy / Accommodation providedAvailable
Production budgetNot available
Program CoodinatorAvailable
Technical staffNot available
Art genresVisual arts/ Fine arts , Performing arts , Film / Video , Others
RegionsKanto
| Program | |
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| Application period | May. 19, 2026 (Tue.) - Jun. 16, 2026 (Tue.) |
| Description | Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS) offers artist-in-residence programs for international creators working in various creative fields to stay, engage in creation and conduct research activities. TOKAS calls for creators from various backgrounds and seek to actively exchange ideas while engaging in creative activities in Tokyo/Japan during their stay at TOKAS Residency. "Research Residency Program" gives opportunities to conduct research on arts and culture in the city of Tokyo, targeting both international and local creators in a wide range of fields. Number of Creators: 5 Disciplines: visual arts, design, architecture, music, performing arts, curation, art criticism, cultural research and writing Outcome Presentation in the Open Studio. 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/2026/20260430-321.html |
| Residency location | TOKASレジデンシー（東京都墨田区立川2-14-7） |
| Residency period | Residency Period: 6 to 12 weeks within the following residency periods: ① From the beginning of May, 2027 to the end of July, 2027 ② From the beginning of September, 2027 to the end of November, 2027 ③ From the beginning of January, 2028 to the end of March, 2028 |
| Qualification | ① Has considerable experience in his/her specialized area of expertise and is expected to make good achievements in the near future ② Has sufficient ability to communicate in English with other residing creators and TOKAS staff for mutual understanding ③ Independent and capable of working and living on his/her own ④ Creators working as a duo are also eligible ⑤ 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) |
| 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 following 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. |