- dispatch time
- June 17, 2026 to June 26 (planned) (maximum stay 7 nights)
- Client
- Dutch Festival
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Arts Council Tokyo are implementing the "Overseas Study Visit Program for Arts Management Professionals" project to dispatch young art management personnel who will play a role in connecting artists and society to overseas festivals and other events for a short period of time.
The 1st dispatch in FY 2026 will be to the Netherlands Festival, the 79 th largest international performing arts festival in the Netherlands. Led by some of the world's leading artists, the Amsterdam Festival showcases a wide range of cutting-edge performing arts. We look forward to receiving applications from young art managers who aspire to expand their business internationally.
This dispatch is part of a partnership program between the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the City of Amsterdam. In fiscal 2026, we plan to invite participants to 6 other regions.
- content of support
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- Round-trip airfare between Japan and client (economy class)
- local accommodation expenses
- Daily allowance: 15000 yen per 1 night stay
- overseas travel insurance
- Other support includes coordination of schedules and programs at the client site, and on-site introduction and advice of relevant personnel.
Dispatch Overview
- Client
- Dutch Festival
- Overview
- We will send them to the Netherlands Festival, the largest international performing arts festival in the Netherlands, which will be held for the 79 th time. Led by some of the world's leading artists, the Amsterdam Festival showcases a wide range of cutting-edge performing arts. We aim to build an international perspective and network through interaction with people involved, as well as exposure to trends in creative writing at the forefront.
- Examples of activities during the stay
- Attend festival performances and talk programs. Meetings with festival officials and the Amsterdam Arts and Culture Department. Visiting art and cultural facilities and studios.
- dispatch time
- June 17, 2026 to June 26 (tentative) (maximum stay 7 nights)
* The contents of the dispatch are subject to change.
Targets and Personnel Dispatched
- dispatch target
- Producers, directors, curators, technicians, etc. mainly young people involved in performing arts (Theater, dance, music, etc.)
- dispatched personnel
- About 3 people
offering period
From 16:00 on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 to 14:00 on Tuesday, March 31
How to apply
「アートマネジメント人材等海外派遣プログラム」特設サイトよりご応募ください。
Overseas Study Visit Program for Arts Management Professionals 1st Recruitment Guidelines
アートマネジメント人材等海外派遣プログラム 第1回 募集要項［PDF］
About the Dutch Festival
The Dutch Festival is the largest international performing arts festival in the Netherlands and one of the oldest in Europe. It was established in 1947 and will be held for the 79th time in 2026. Held in and around Amsterdam every June, the festival showcases innovative performing arts, both indoor and outdoor, in a variety of formats, from large to small. Since 2019, each year we have invited an international artist with a broad perspective and cross-disciplinary practice as an “Associate Artist ” to contribute to the programming of works and to present their own and collaborative works. The 2026 Associate Artist is Hidur Gudnadottir, a composer, musician and singer from Iceland.
Cooperation between Tokyo and Amsterdam
World Cities Culture Summit開催都市である東京都（2026年度）およびアムステルダム市（2025年度）は、開催都市としてのつながりを契機として連携プログラムを実施し、両都市の文化施策の発展を促進していきます。
WEBサイト：Amsterdam ⇄ Tokyo Cultural Connections
Credit
- Sponsor
- Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Arts Council Tokyo
Contact Us
"Overseas Study Visit Program for Arts Management Professionals Management Secretariat"
*For inquiries about the project, please contact the following email address.
E-mail: info*act-kaigaihaken.jp (Weekdays 10:00~17:00) (Please replace * with @)