Call for Applications: Fiscal Year 2024 Term I

NCAR is pleased to announce the launch of “Japanese Artists Abroad ― Support Program for International Biennales”, which aims to enhance the international visibility and value of contemporary Japanese art.

Recurring art exhibitions, such as biennales and triennales held around the world, function as significant opportunities for artists to present their artworks and raise the international presence of Japanese contemporary art. This program provides support funds for the organizers of international art exhibitions held outside Japan, under the requirement that they welcome the participation of Japanese artists.

 

Image: Exhibition view of the international art exhibitions selected as the pre-projects for “Japanese Artists Abroad ― Support Program for International Biennales.” Top right: Kawaguchi Tatsuo "COSMOS Series" 1974-75 / From bottom left: Makino Takashi "anti-cosmos" 2022, Kido Ryusuke "Inner Light" 2023 (production view), and Sasaoka Yuriko "Gyro Series" 2023.

Title
Fiscal Year 2024 First “Japanese Artists Abroad ― Support Program for International Biennales”

Duration for Application
December 15 (Fri.), 2023 - January 31 (Wed.), 2024

Program Details
This program offers full or partial support funds for organizers of international art exhibitions held outside Japan, with the condition that Japanese artists must participate in their exhibitions. The maximum amount of support per artist is 3.5 million Japanese yen. If multiple Japanese artists participate in the same international art exhibition, the maximum amount of support is capped at 7 million Japanese yen per exhibition.

Requirements (Exhibition and Period)
Eligible international art exhibitions should be widely recognized worldwide and must include the participation of Japanese artists. The exhibition period must begin after June 2024 and end by May 31, 2025. The term “Japanese artists” includes naturalized and deceased Japanese artists, irrespective of their nationalities or work locations.

Eligibility
Organizers of recurring international art exhibitions that are to be held outside Japan, in which Japanese artists participate, which have an independent secretariat system and accounting organization. The organizations must agree to adhere to the program guidelines.

How to Apply
Please review the program guidelines and fill out the application form. You will be able to proceed to the application form after agreeing to the program guidelines. Please review the guidelines before submitting your application.
The budget breakdown template (.xlsx)(.pdf) can be downloaded below.　*Applications are closed.

NCAR Artist Support Program Budget Breakdown Template (.xlsx)

NCAR Artist Support Program Budget Breakdown Template (PDF)

Duration for Application

For the 1st Artist Support Program in fiscal year 2024, the application period is from Friday, December 15, 2023, to Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
*Application Form will be closed at 23:59 JST.
*Please note that eligible applicants are not artists, but international exhibition organizers abroad.

Notification of Results
Applicants will be notified of results by March 31 (Sun.), 2024.

Contact
NCAR International Relations Group
Email: supportprogram@artmuseums.go.jp