--- title: Open Call for Artists & Curators / Tokyo Biennale 2027 "SOCIAL DIVE" – To dive into Tokyo—the city—and engage deeply with society/people description: Open call for artists and curators worldwide to propose research- and residency-based art projects at 11 Tokyo sites for Tokyo Biennale 2027, themed "From 'Me' to 'Us'." url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/4954c1b6-2aed-423b-87ab-d9b8bb497fdb type: program status: closed createdAt: "2026-09-04" updatedAt: "2026-10-21" programType: Open call organization: Tokyo Biennale organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/tokyo-biennale deadline: "2026-09-30" location: Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan isOnline: false compensationRange: Honorarium of 100,000 JPY, project development support fee up to 200,000 JPY, round-trip travel expenses up to 300,000 JPY, accommodation in Tokyo, venue coordination, interpretation/translation support and invitation letter. --- # Open Call for Artists & Curators / Tokyo Biennale 2027 "SOCIAL DIVE" – To dive into Tokyo—the city—and engage deeply with society/people **Hosted by:** Tokyo Biennale **Type:** Open call | **Location:** Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan | **Deadline:** September 30, 2026 ## About This Program > "From 'Me' to 'Us'" "Social Dive" is an art project in which artists immerse themselves in various neighborhoods across Tokyo to discover both the unique traditions held by local residents and the new values emerging there. For Tokyo Biennale 2027, we are undertaking the co-creation of spaces for cross-border encounters and dialogue, addressing the theme: "From 'Me' to 'Us'." To solicit proposals from around the world for this initiative, we are launching the Social Dive Open Call. The designated project sites encompass ten diverse locations that shape the character of Tokyo: a historic temple in the city center, a cutting-edge business district, a traditional neighborhood alley, a rare surviving small-scale wooden building, a bustling train station, and an entertainment venue. These are locations where the Tokyo Biennale has previously engaged in projects. Realizing art projects in such settings inevitably involves navigating various regulations, rules, technical requirements, and budgetary constraints. We invite proposals from artists and curators who are ready to overcome these challenges alongside us and bring these projects to fruition. Eligible projects are not merely exhibitions of existing works but must be developed through research, residency-based production, and engagement with people in Tokyo. A wide range of formats is accepted, including artwork creation, exhibitions, performances, video works, tours, workshops, participatory projects, research projects, and curatorial projects. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old - **Note:** Open to artists, curators, researchers, collectives, and practitioners in related fields active both in Japan and abroad. Applications are accepted for both artwork production by artists and art project proposals by curators. Applications may be submitted by individuals or groups. Groups must designate a single representative. Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of application. There are no restrictions regarding nationality, place of residence, or base of operations. Applicants must be able to participate in research, residency-based production, collaboration with relevant parties, and the presentation of outcomes in Tokyo. Each applicant may submit only one project proposal. Proposals primarily intended for political, religious, or commercial promotion are ineligible, as are proposals that violate public order and morals or unfairly disparage specific individuals, organizations, or regions. All documents will only be accepted in English or Japanese. ### Additional Requirements - Artist profile photo (up to 1 MB) - a personal statement (up to 150 words) - two key visuals (up to 10 MB each) - project summary (up to 150 words) - purpose and background of the art project (up to 150 words) - relationship to the theme "From 'Me' to 'Us'" (up to 150 words) - details of the project (up to 400 words) - budget (up to 400 words) - schedule (up to 150 words) - artist biography, CV, or portfolio (up to 5 pages / A4 size / vertical / up to 5 MB) - website URL, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube video or other reference URL. For group applications, please submit profiles of the representative. All documents accepted in English or Japanese only. ## Compensation & Benefits Honorarium of 100,000 JPY, project development support fee up to 200,000 JPY, round-trip travel expenses up to 300,000 JPY, accommodation in Tokyo, venue coordination, interpretation/translation support and invitation letter. **Includes:** Honorarium, Travel grant, Materials budget ### Fees and support Support Offered： -Round-trip Travel expenses (Up to 300,000JPY including tax based on efficient and reasonable economy class tickets between Tokyo and your country.) (Maximum 1 person) -Coordination of venue for the art program -Support fee for project development (with a budget limit of 200,000JPY including tax) -Honorarium 100,000JPY, including tax -Interpretation and translation support -Issue of Invitation Letter ## What's Provided - **Housing:** Provided - Accommodation in Tokyo - **Travel Support:** Available - Round-trip travel expenses up to 300,000 JPY including tax, based on efficient and reasonable economy class tickets between Tokyo and your country (maximum 1 person). ## Timeline - **Opens:** September 4, 2026 - **Deadline:** September 30, 2026 - **Program Start:** October 1, 2027 - **Program End:** December 11, 2027 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8zchqr1Vf6tYZLsasqtIG8qmD2ysfMzsdvQmd1-dhnvNBrg/viewform