Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
Tokyo Biennale's 2027 open call accepts proposals from artists, curators, researchers, collectives, and practitioners based anywhere. The program offers travel expenses and residency-based production in Tokyo neighborhoods; no submission fee applies. Deadline is September 30, 2026.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 30, 2026
“30 September 2026, 23:59 JST”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“none (page mentions no fee)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. Travel expenses up to JPY
“Round-trip travel up to JPY 300,000, Tokyo accommodation, project development support up to JPY 200,000, JPY 100,000 honorarium, venue coordination, interpretation/translation support, invitation letter.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Residency-based, specific dates not stated; presentation required during Tokyo Biennale 2027.
Who can apply. Artists, curators, researchers, collectives, and practitioners based in Japan or abroad; individuals or groups (minimum age 18); must be able to participate in research, residency-based production, collaboration, and presentation in Tokyo;
“Artists, curators, researchers, collectives, and practitioners based in Japan or abroad”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Two-stage process (preliminary screening and final selection) assessed by Tokyo Biennale Secretariat and 'Social Dive' team on relationship to theme, originality, social relevance, Tokyo connection, community collaboration potential, and feasibility; shortlisted applicants may be interviewed.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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