Institution: Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS)
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Residency Period: 1–3 months in 2027–2028
Support: Airfare, research/project fee, and accommodation
Application Deadline: 16 June 2026, 18:00 JST

Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS) announced the open call for its Curator Residency Program 2027, inviting distinguished and highly motivated curators working in curation, art criticism and cultural research from around the world to conduct research in Tokyo.

The residency supports curators in developing and presenting their research and ideas while engaging with Tokyo’s cultural landscape. Selected participants will also be required to deliver mentoring sessions for local emerging creators and participate in a public talk.

Residency Periods

Applicants may apply for a residency lasting between 1 and 3 months within one of the following periods:

• Beginning of May – end of July 2027

• Beginning of September – end of November 2027

• Beginning of January – end of March 2028

Number of Participants

• 6 curators total

• 2 curators selected per residency period

Disciplines

• Curation

• Art criticism

• Cultural research

What TOKAS Residency Offers

• Airfare

• Fee for research/project

• Living space (single room)

Studio/workspace: None provided

This residency is intended to support international curators undertaking research-based activities in Tokyo.

Application Period

19 May 2026 – 16 June 2026, 18:00 JST (GMT+9)

Application Materials

The attached application form includes sections for:

• Academic qualifications

• Employment history

• Language proficiency

• Previous residencies

• Awards and grants

• Activity history

• Curatorial statement and residency proposal