- dispatch time
- June 8, 2026 to June 15 (planned) (maximum stay 7 nights)
- Client
- Sydney Biennale
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 Australia's largest international contemporary art exhibition, the Sydney Biennale, which will be held in its 25 th session. One of the world's leading contemporary art festivals, the Festival features dynamic contemporary art from around the world on display at venues across Sydney. We look forward to receiving applications from young art managers who aspire to expand their business internationally.
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
- Sydney Biennale
- Overview
- They will be dispatched in conjunction with the closing of the 25 th Sydney Biennial (from March 14, 2026 to June 14), and will serve as an opportunity to network with participating artists, curators and art professionals from around the world who will gather at the closing of the event.
- Examples of activities during the stay
- Participation in international forums and networking events held during the session. Visiting cultural facilities in Sydney. Visits to artists' studios, etc.
- dispatch time
- June 8, 2026 to June 15 (tentative) (maximum stay 7 nights)
* The contents of the dispatch are subject to change.
Targets and Personnel Dispatched
- dispatch target
- Curators, directors, art professionals, etc., mainly young people involved in the visual arts
- 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 Sydney Biennale
The Sydney Biennial is one of the world's leading contemporary art festivals. Since its creation in 1973, it has provided a platform for art and thought, showcasing the works of more than 2,400 artists from more than 130 countries and territories. It is now widely recognized as an international contemporary art exhibition that commissions and presents innovative and thought-provoking works from Australia and around the world.
The theme of the 25 th exhibition is "Rememory." Remembering is the act of reassembling pieces of the personal, family, or collective past. It is a concept for revisiting, reconstructing and reclaiming history that has been erased or suppressed, and it symbolizes the point where memory and history intersect. This exhibition sheds light on the delicate space between “memory ” and“ forgetting ”. By confronting Rememory, the artists bring to light marginalized stories, share voices that have not been spoken, and ask the audience how memory can shape identity, sense of belonging, and the creation and celebration of new communities and 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 @)