In this program, we focus on presentations in which artists themselves talk about their works. This provides support in terms of both improving artists’ ability to discuss their works and strengthening their capacity to conceptualize.
As well as offering successful applicants highly flexible creative production funding, we help young Tokyo-based artists get ahead on the world stage by providing continuous mentoring over an eight-month period by diverse specialists in contemporary art and by creating opportunities for the artists to give presentations to professionals in the contemporary art field in Japan and overseas.
*Please note that application guideline and form are available in Japanese and applications must be filled in Japanese.
【Target fields】
Visual arts/video
・2D art (paintings, prints, photographs, etc.)
・3D art (including crafts)
・video (including animation)
【Eligible artists】
Applicants must meet all the requirements listed below:
*Virtual/online exhibitions are not eligible for this program.
1. Provision of creative production funding
We provide creative production funding of 495,000 yen which can be used freely for creation, research, etc.
creative production funding：495,000 yen
2. Mentoring program centering on presentations
There will be continuous communication opportunities with selection committee members and mentors, consisting of specialists in contemporary art from diverse backgrounds, including gallerists, artists, collectors, and curators. The program encourages the development of supported artists by improving their ability to speak about their works and strengthening their concepts through the repeated process of “Presentation ⇨ Advising ⇨ Mentoring ⇨ Presentation” over the 8-months period, focusing on the presentations.
3. Creating Presentation Stage “TAAP Live”
We will take advantage of art events being held in Tokyo in November 2025 (scheduled) to create opportunities for the artists to discuss their works in their own words to an audience that includes gallerists, curators, and collectors from Japan and overseas.
Online applications only.
Please apply from the Entry tab on the TAAP official website.
*This system is subject to Japan Standard Time.
【Application period】
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10:00 – Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 17:00
*This system is subject to Japan Standard Time.
*Applications received after the application deadline will not be accepted.
*The server will likely be congested on the last day for application, so please submit your application well in advance of the deadline.
*Personal information submitted at the time of application will be managed appropriately in accordance with the privacy policy of the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture. Information may be provided to external experts or the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for screening, post-evaluation, etc. We may also send you questionnaires related to the activities of TAAP Office contractors, Arts Council Tokyo’s grant programs, etc.
Tokyo Artist Accelerator Program（TAAP）
Official Website：https://taap.art/
*Please contact us using the inquiry form on the official website.
