Study Tours

The NCAR Study Tour is an open-call program that dispatches curators and researchers based in Japan to destinations abroad, where they visit museums, galleries, international exhibitions, and art fairs. Each program focuses on specific host regions, and through meetings with local art professionals, participants gain multifaceted insights into the art landscape as well as museum operations and practices. By effectively combining site visits and dialogue, the program fosters the exchange of practical knowledge and supports the development of collaborative networks.

Overview

Duration:

Approximately 7–10 days (depending on the destination)

Eligibility:

Curators and researchers based in Japan

Support:

• Program-related expenses (major domestic transportation within the host region, partial admission fees, etc.)
• Travel expenses (round-trip international airfare between Japan and the host region)
• Accommodation
• Allowance (in accordance with the regulations of the National Museum of Art, Japan)

Additional Information:

• Communication during the program will be conducted in English; interpretation will not be provided.
• Participants are required to submit a report (activity and research record) after completing the program.

Please refer to the official application guidelines published for each open call for further details before applying.

Open Call Information

There are currently no open calls.

The following Study Tours have been conducted to date:

1st:	South Korea — November 13–17, 2023
2nd:	Canada and the United States — February 21–March 2, 2024
3rd:	Taiwan — October 30–November 3, 2024
4th:	Australia — December 2–10, 2024
5th:	United Kingdom — July 7–17, 2025
6th:	Singapore — January 14–22, 2026

Reports from each program are available on our website. Please feel free to explore them.

Details for the next call will be announced on this page once they are finalized.