TOKAS International Creator Residency Program 2027, Japan

Quick intro

Applications are open for the TOKAS International Creator Residency Program 2027 in Tokyo, Japan. The program is organized by Tokyo Arts and Space and invites highly motivated international creators in visual arts, design, and architecture to work in Tokyo for a three-month residency. Six creators will be selected, with two creators joining each residency period. The residency outcome will be presented at the official OPEN STUDIO. (トーキョーアーツアンドスペース)

Benefits

TOKAS provides airfare, living expenses as per diem, a fee for creative work or project, and living space in a single room. A shared studio or workspace is also provided for selected creators. (トーキョーアーツアンドスペース)

The program covers:

• Airfare
• Living expenses / per diem
• Creative work or project fee
• Single-room living space
• Shared studio/workspace
• Opportunity to present research outcome at OPEN STUDIO

Objectives

The program aims to invite distinguished international creators to Tokyo and give them time, space, and resources to develop creative work or research. It supports international artistic exchange and allows creators to present the outcome of their residency through TOKAS’s OPEN STUDIO format. (トーキョーアーツアンドスペース)

Eligibility criteria

There is no age limit. Applicants finishing a master’s degree may apply only if they will not be students during the residency and have at least five years of experience in their specialized field. Applicants who previously joined the International Creator Residency Program or Local Creator Residency Program cannot apply for the same program again. Duo applications are allowed only if the duo has worked together before. (トーキョーアーツアンドスペース)

Required documents

Applicants must submit:

• Application Form PDF
• Two letters of recommendation
• Portfolio
• Online submission form details (トーキョーアーツアンドスペース)

How to apply

Download the official Application Package\_ICR2027, read the outline carefully, complete the PDF application form, and upload the application form, two recommendation letters, and portfolio through the official online submission form before 16 June 2026, 18:00 JST. (トーキョーアーツアンドスペース)

Official Application Link: TOKAS International Creator Residency Program 2027