Tokyo Biennale 2027 call for site-responsive proposals

Overview

The Tokyo Biennale 2027 invites artists, curators, researchers, collectives, and practitioners to develop site-responsive art projects at ten designated locations in Tokyo. Projects will engage with local residents and explore the theme 'From "Me" to "Us"', uncovering foundational cultures and creating spaces for collaborative practice.

Eligibility

Open to artists, curators, researchers, collectives, and practitioners in related fields active both in Japan and abroad. Individuals or groups may apply.

Project Requirements

Projects must be developed through research, residency-based production, and engagement with people in Tokyo. Eligible projects are not merely exhibitions of existing works. A wide range of formats is accepted, including artwork creation, exhibitions, performances, video works, tours, workshops, participatory projects, research projects, and curatorial projects.

Participation Requirements

Applicants must be able to participate in research, residency-based production, collaboration with relevant parties, and the presentation of outcomes in Tokyo.

Support Provided

• Round-trip travel expenses (up to 300,000 JPY including tax, maximum 1 person)
• Accommodation in Tokyo
• Coordination of venue for the art programme
• Support fee for project development (budget limit of 200,000 JPY including tax)
• Honorarium 100,000 JPY, including tax
• Interpretation and translation support

Key Dates

• Application deadline: 30 September 2026

Theme

'From "Me" to "Us"' – exploring foundational cultures of Tokyo, passing memories of the past to the future, and creating a place of practice for living collaboratively in an age of division.

Contact

For more information, visit https://socialdive.jp/en/