Curator Residency Program 2027
Curators, art critics, and cultural researchers are invited to apply for a 1–3 month residency in Tokyo to conduct research, mentor emerging creators, and deliver public presentations.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- Living space, airfare, and research/project fee
- Location
- TOKAS Residency, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Exhibition window
- May 1, 2027 → Mar 31, 2028
About
Overview
Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS) invites distinguished curators, art critics, and cultural researchers from around the world to participate in the Curator Residency Program. Selected curators will conduct research in Tokyo, mentor local emerging creators, and present their work to the public.
Program Details
- Number of curators selected: 6
- Duration: 1 to 3 months
- Disciplines: curation, art criticism, and cultural research
Residency Periods
- May 1–July 31, 2027
- September 1–November 30, 2027
- January 1–March 31, 2028
Location
TOKAS Residency is located in Sumida-ku, Tokyo, an area featuring old town culture and local industries. Nearby attractions include Ryogoku Kokugikan (Sumo Hall), Sumida Hokusai Museum, Edo-Tokyo Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, and Tokyo Skytree.
What TOKAS Provides
- Living space (single room)
- Airfare
- Fee for research/project
Expectations
Selected curators are required to give mentoring sessions to local emerging creators and deliver a public talk (Curator Talk or Open Studio Talk).
How to Apply
Download the Outline and Application Package, complete the Online Submission Form, and upload the Application Form (PDF), two letters of recommendation, and a portfolio.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: June 16, 2026, 18:00 JST
- Residency begins: May 1, 2027
- Residency ends: March 31, 2028
- Award
- Living space, airfare, and research/project fee
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- The program invites curators to conduct research in Tokyo and develop their ideas while mentoring local emerging creators and sharing their research through public presentations.
- Eligibility
- Open to international curators, art critics, and cultural researchers.
- Audience
- Distinguished and highly motivated curators, art critics, and cultural researchers from around the world
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