TOKAS|International Creator Residency Program 2020

Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS), an arts center dedicated to creation and promotion of contemporary artistic expression in Tokyo, promotes the International Creator Residency Program which aims to invite distinguished and highly motivated international creators in the field of visual art, design, architecture, curation and administration for a residency and work opportunities in Tokyo. Are eligible resides outside of Japan and who has at least 5 years or more of experience in his/her own area.

The program offers to participants a period of residence at TOKAS providing support for works creation, living and travel expenses, fee for creative work/project, living space (single room) and a shared studio space. The residency periods are from the beginning of September to the end of November 2020 or from the beginning of January to the end of March 2021. For each period will be selected two participants. The result of the residency will be presented during an Open Studio and/or a Result Presentation.

Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS) is an arts center dedicated to the creation and promotion of contemporary artistic expression from Tokyo, and supports a wide spectrum of artistic activities including crossover and experimental projects. Established in 2001 as Tokyo Wonder Site (TWS), an initiative for the support and nurturing of young artists, it was renamed Tokyo Arts and Space in 2017. With its mission to provide ongoing support for emerging and mid-career artists, promote creative international cultural exchange and offer support for cutting-edge and experimental creative projects, TOKAS is implementing a variety of programs including presenting works by young creators, themed exhibitions, performances and open call contests, as well as operating artists-in-residence programs for international and local creators in Japan working in a variety of fields.

Deadline: 28 June 2019

Info: tokyoartsandspace.jp