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Art Open Calls in Japan

Grants, residencies and exhibitions open to artists in Japan — 25 active calls with verified deadlines, application fees and funding details. Updated daily.

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25 active opportunities linked to Japan — from local foundations to international programs accepting artists based in or targeting this region. Resolved from location fields, organizers, and verified metadata. Sign in free for interactive maps, AI search, and calendar integration.

87th International Photographic Salon of JapanCOMPETITION

87th International Photographic Salon of Japan

The All-Japan Association of Photographic Societies (AJAPS) & The Asahi Shimbun

Prestigious medals, top-tier photography equipment (e.g., Canon products), publication in the historical annual salon catalog, and inclusion in a highly publicized traveling exhibition across Japan.

Oct 31, 2026No direct fundingJapan (National Touring Exhibition)
14th International Ceramics Exhibition in MinoCOMPETITION

14th International Ceramics Exhibition in Mino

Mino Ceramics

Major global exposure in one of the world's largest ceramics competitions. This provides significant international visibility and recognition.

Jan 29, 2027No direct fundingJapan (Open to Europeans)
Center Air 2026RESIDENCYSelf-Funded

Center Air 2026

Center (Alternative Space & Hostel)

Subsidized accommodation rates in an artist-run hostel and alternative space. Free use of studio facilities, DIY tools, and local networking support from the artist-founders.

Sep 30, 2026No direct fundingKanuma, Tochigi, Japan
Nagano Minimum Wage Poster Design Contest 2026COMPETITIONFully Funded

Nagano Minimum Wage Poster Design Contest 2026

Nagano Labour Bureau

Nagano Labour Bureau poster contest — winning design becomes official minimum-wage awareness poster across the prefecture.

Oct 9, 2026Labour Bureau Director prize + special awards; winning poster used prefecture-wideNagano Prefecture, Japan
Dance For Peace Japan 2026EXHIBITION

Dance For Peace Japan 2026

Dance For Peace Collective

Deep immersion in the Japanese psychedelic electronic music community. Unparalleled opportunity for live painting alongside world-class audio acts, creating an intimate connection with a highly targeted collector base of visionary art enthusiasts. Bonds formed often translate into lifelong patronage and collaborative networks.

Rolling leading up to the event dates (September 24-26, 2026)No direct fundingSuginoko Camp Site, Itatori, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
PARADISE AIR - RePAIR Program (Flexible Residency)RESIDENCYSelf-Funded

PARADISE AIR - RePAIR Program (Flexible Residency)

PARADISE AIR

Provides a private studio/room (approx. 40 sqm) in a repurposed hotel building. Artists gain access to a network of local creatives and coordinators.

Dec 31, 2026No direct fundingMatsudo, Chiba, Japan (Greater Tokyo Area)
14th Honeybee Painting ContestCOMPETITION

14th Honeybee Painting Contest

Yamada Bee Company

Yamada Bee Company's long-running honeybee art competition, open worldwide to all ages, celebrating bees and the environment — a tree is planted for every painting submitted.

Sep 15, 2026Annual international honeybee art competition; a tree is planted for every painting submittedJapan (international entry)

FAQ

How is country matching done?

We combine physical venue location, organizer country, city references, and program eligibility (not just keyword searches in titles) to give you the most accurate pool.

Do I need to speak the local language of Japan?

In 90% of international programs, English is sufficient. If the organizers require local language skills, we list this clearly in the requirements section.

Do grants in Japan cover visa and travel costs?

This varies. Fully funded opportunities and residencies often cover travel expenses or provide travel grants, while others only fund local accommodation.

Can artists from any country apply to programs in Japan?

Most listed opportunities are open internationally. Any citizenship or residency restrictions are structured and highlighted on the program card.

Which art organizations in Japan are most active?

We aggregate programs from leading art academies, museums, private galleries, and non-profit spaces. You can filter by organization type in your dashboard.