Pola Art Foundation Grants for Art-Related International Exchange 2027 — up to ¥2 Million for Exhibitions Abroad
Pola Art Foundation
November 12, 2026 (41 publicSeo.openCall.daysLeft)Japan
The Pola Art Foundation's international exchange grant helps Japanese artists show work abroad — solo and group exhibitions or shows co-organised with foreign museums — and funds international art conferences and exchanges held in Japan.
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About 12 grants a year of up to ¥2 million per project, for exhibitions and activities held between April 2027 and March 2028.
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Japanese artists holding solo or group exhibitions abroad, exhibitions co-organised with museums abroad to introduce Japanese artists' work, and international conferences or exchange activities in Japan with many foreign artists or researchers. Individuals or organisations apply (separate forms); one application per applicant a year.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- 17:00 JST (web applications from 1 October 2026)
- Programme dates
- Projects April 2027 – March 2028
- Results
- Early March 2027
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Up to ¥2,000,000 per project
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Free (no application fee)