Residencies / Verified 15 September 2026
Mori Contemporary Art Foundation offers a funded residency in Tokyo for curators with 5+ years of contemporary art experience living outside Japan. The program covers accommodation for 1–3 months and provides research access and artist interaction; applicants must arrange their own travel and insurance. Deadline: October 31, 2026.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. October 31, 2026
“Saturday, October 31, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Funded residency in Japan with research and artist interaction opportunities
“Accommodation (single room with kitchen, breakfast included); round-trip economy airfare; research project expenses up to ¥200,000 (domestic transport, accommodation, related costs)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. 1 to 3 months (maximum 90 days) between April 2027 and March 2028
Who can apply. Residing outside Japan; 5+ years curatorial experience in contemporary art; fluent in English or Japanese; able to live/work independently; no age or nationality restrictions; must stay 1–3 months continuously at provided accommodation; mus
How they choose.
“International jury of 6 members (directors/presidents of major museums including MoMA, Centre Pompidou, M+, National Gallery Singapore); selection in November 2026; some applicants may be interviewed online”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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