【Open Call for Applications】FY2026 Overseas Study Visit Program for Arts Management Professionals 2nd|16th Gwangju Biennale, Seoul, Korea

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.

In FY 2026, the 2nd program will be the Gwangju Biennale (Korea), one of Asia's leading international contemporary art exhibitions. The artistic director will be Ho Tu Nghien, who will draw attention for the first time as an artist. We also plan to visit Kiaf SEOUL and Frieze Seoul, which are major art fairs in Seoul around the same time. We look forward to receiving applications from young art managers who aspire to expand their business internationally.

(We plan to dispatch to all 7 regions in FY 2026.)

content of support

• 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

The 16 th Gwangju Biennale in Seoul

Overview

They will be dispatched during the Gwangju Biennale, Kiaf SEOUL, and Frieze Seoul to experience contemporary art trends and the world-class art market, as well as to build an international network with art professionals from various countries.

Examples of activities during the stay

Participation in biennial tours, gallery and museum visits, market visits, talk programs, reception parties, etc.

dispatch time

September 2, 2026 - September 8 (tentative) (maximum stay 7 nights)
* The dispatch contents 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

May 8, 2026 (Fri) 14:00~ 6 May 11 (Thu) 14:00

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 2nd Recruitment Guidelines

アートマネジメント人材等海外派遣プログラム 第2回 募集要項［PDF］

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 @)