---
title: "Japanese Artists Abroad―Support Program for International Biennales"
organization: "National Center for Art Research"
category: grant
deadline: 2026-07-31
valid_through: 2026-07-31
countries: ["JP"]
location: "Tokyo, Japan"
entry_fee: "Free"
award: "Full or partial support funds for organizers of international art exhibitions. 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."
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. Eligible international exhibitions must have a stable history of institutional activity—or, if recently established, a reliable administrative structure—demonstrate originality in their theme, artist selection, and curatorial approach, and include the participation of Japanese artists. The exhibition must commence between October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027. The term “Japanese artists” includes naturalized and deceased Japanese artists, irrespective of their nationalities or work locations."
source_url: "https://e-flux.com/announcements/6787522/japanese-artists-abroad-support-program-for-international-biennales"
canonical: "https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/japanese-artists-abroad-support-program-for-international-biennales-nati-c91263bb"
status: open
last_updated: 2026-07-06T00:19:34.493953
---
# Japanese Artists Abroad―Support Program for International Biennales

**Organization**: National Center for Art Research
**Category**: grant
**Deadline**: 2026-07-31
**Location**: Tokyo, Japan
**Country code(s)**: JP
**Entry fee**: Free
**Award**: Full or partial support funds for organizers of international art exhibitions. 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.
**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. Eligible international exhibitions must have a stable history of institutional activity—or, if recently established, a reliable administrative structure—demonstrate originality in their theme, artist selection, and curatorial approach, and include the participation of Japanese artists. The exhibition must commence between October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027. The term “Japanese artists” includes naturalized and deceased Japanese artists, irrespective of their nationalities or work locations.

## Description

The National Center for Art Research, Japan (NCAR) is accepting applications for Term II of its Fiscal Year 2026 "Japanese Artists Abroad—Support Program for International Biennales." This program aims to enhance the international visibility and value of Japanese contemporary art by providing support funds to organizers of international art exhibitions held outside Japan that feature Japanese artists. The maximum support is 3.5 million Japanese yen per artist, capped at 7 million Japanese yen per exhibition if multiple Japanese artists participate. Eligible exhibitions must commence between October 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027, and demonstrate originality in theme and curatorial approach.

## Apply / Verify

- Official source: https://e-flux.com/announcements/6787522/japanese-artists-abroad-support-program-for-international-biennales
- OpenCall Radar listing: https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/japanese-artists-abroad-support-program-for-international-biennales-nati-c91263bb