Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS)

Name of Residency: Tokyo Arts and Space Residency (TOKAS Residency) TOKAS AIR program provides creators with periods of residence at TOKAS Residency to engage in creation of works or research activities. It also conducts a program of bilateral exchange with its affiliated overseas organizations, under which TOKAS sends Japanese artists on overseas residencies and receives foreign artists sent by these organizations. Furthermore, TOKAS promotes exchange between the artists in residence and between the artists and people involved in its residency programs, etc., through meetings and the OPEN STUDIO program designed to introduce creative activities of the artists in residence. In these ways, TOKAS strives to be a hub where a diverse range of artists and creators can meet and engage in creative communication. Residency Programme since: 2006 Description of Organisation: Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS) is an arts center dedicated to the creation and promotion of contemporary artistic expression from Tokyo, and supports a wide spectrum of artistic activities including crossover and experimental projects. Established in 2001 as Tokyo Wonder Site (TWS), an initiative for the support and nurturing of young artists, it was renamed Tokyo Arts and Space in 2017. With its mission to provide ongoing support for emerging and mid-career artists, promote creative international cultural exchange and offer support for cutting-edge and experimental creative projects, TOKAS is implementing a variety of programs including presenting works by young creators, themed exhibitions, performances and open call contests, as well as operating artists-in-residence programs for international and local creators in Japan working in a variety of fields. Organisation founded in: 2001 What type of organisation are you?: Part of a Governmental Institution Working Languages: English Japanese Duration of residency: Months: 1 – 3 Number of studios: 2 Number of artists in residence at one time: between 1 to 3 Accommodation type: Private Room Which disciplines does your residency cater to?: Visual Art Sculpture New Media Film-making Architecture Curatorial What practical facilities does your residency offer to artists?: Private accommodation Shared studio / workplace Kitchen Internet Bicycle Computer What artistic facilities does your residency offer to artists?: Promotional services Is your residency wheelchair accessible?: Yes Companions Allowed: N/A Application process: Open call Do you charge an application fee for your residency?: No Do you charge a residency fee for your residency?: No Do you provide the residents with any funds associated with the residency? (e.g. stipend, fellowship, production allowance): Yes Expenses paid by the artist: Food Are artists expected to do one of the following during their residency stay?: Other If other, please specify: open studio Selection process: By committee Setting: Urban Nearest Airport: Haneda Airport, Narita Airport Nearest Train Station: Kikukawa Station, Morishita Station How to reach by train: -9 minutes walk from Kikukawa Station, Exit A1 (Toei Subway Shinjuku Line)-11 minutes walk from Morishita Station, Exit A5 (Toei Subway Shinjuku or Oedo Line)-15 minutes walk from Ryogoku Station, (East Exit, JR Sobu Line/ Exit A5, Toei Subway Oedo Li Street & Number: 1F, 2-14-7 Tatekawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo Postal Code: 130-0023 Country long: Japan www.tokyoartsandspace.jpFacebookYouTube Related Open Calls TOKAS : Research Residency Program 2021 TOKAS: International Creator Residency Program (Individual Projects) 2021 TOKAS: International Creator Residency Programs 2023 TOKAS Residency Programs 2023｜Curator Residency Program TOKAS Residency Programs 2024｜International Creator Residency Program｜Individual Projects TOKAS Residency Programs 2024｜International Creator Residency Program｜Theme Projects TOKAS Residency Programs 2024｜Curator Residency Program TOKAS Residency Programs 2024｜Research Residency Program TOKAS Residency Programs｜Curator Residency Program 2025 TOKAS Residency Programs｜Research Residency Program 2025 TOKAS Residency Programs｜ International Creator Residency Program 2025 Research Residency Program 2026｜TOKAS Residency Programs Curator Residency Program 2026 | TOKAS Residency Programs International Creator Residency Program 2026｜TOKAS Residency Programs International Creator Residency Program 2027｜TOKAS Residency Programs Curator Residency Program 2027 | TOKAS Residency Programs Research Residency Program 2027｜TOKAS Residency Programs