Sado Island Galaxy Art Festival 2027 (Japan)

Call details

Building on past editions and networks formed domestically and internationally, the Sado Island Galaxy Art Festival treats the entire island of Sado as an experimental platform where research, dialogue, Sado’s inherent historical contexts, and contemporary modes of expression intersect.

Theme

This call for proposals seeks proposals that deploy multifaceted contemporary art expressions to initiate new dialogues and interpretations regarding Sado Island’s multilayered history and natural environment, its geopolitical location as an island, memories of the modern transition period, and global issues such as climate change and marine conservation. Beyond mere production and exhibition, the organisers expect ambitious projects that directly confront the climate and local livelihoods of Sado Island, incorporate contexts of cutting-edge technology and multicultural coexistence, create open dialogue and exchange with global and local communities, and address questions from Sado Island to the world to co-create new values.

What is sought

The organisers are looking for Site-Specific Artworks and Site-Specific Events & Performances (residency-based proposals are also welcome).

Eligibility

The call is open to all nationalities, aged 18 or older (individual or group applications accepted).

Awards and support

Approximately 4 to 5 proposals will be selected. Selected projects will receive a production grant of up to approximately 2,000,000 JPY, depending on the final content of the proposal. (Final budget will be determined after submission of a detailed cost estimate.) Assistance with arranging accommodations during the production period, local research, and construction coordination will also be provided.

Key dates

• Submission deadline: 22 December 2026
• Selected works must be completed by 10 July 2027, in time for the opening of the festival
• Completely dismantled/removed by late November 2027