- support period
- April 2027 to March 2028 (planned)
A program to support young artists in the field of art and video who aim for independent and continuous activities
Focusing on the presentation of the work by the artist himself, it supports from both sides of improving the ability to talk about the work and strengthening the concept.
In addition to providing highly flexible production support funds to selected supporting artists, the project provides ongoing mentoring with selection committee members and mentors composed of diverse specialists in contemporary art, and creates opportunities to present presentations, thereby supporting young artists starting in Tokyo.
Target fields and artists
subject area
- Art and video
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- Plane (Paintings, prints, photographs, etc.)
- Solid (including craft)
- Video (including animation)
Target Artists
All the requirements listed in the following items shall be satisfied.
- Individuals who live in Japan and want to work in Tokyo
- Ability to participate in networking events, midterm briefings, mentoring leading to presentations and presentations (TAAP Live) during the support period.
- Be able to communicate in Japanese. (JL PT: N1 Equivalent)
- It has been 3 years or more but less than 10 years since they first conducted activities in Tokyo to exhibit their works (Individual exhibitions, group exhibitions, etc.) in the subject field. Or, you must have exhibited your work in Tokyo at least 5 times and no more than 10 times. However, University exhibitions shall not be included in group exhibitions.
content of support
1. Payment of production support funds
Production support funds that can be used freely for creative activities, research, exhibitions at TAAP Live, etc. (scheduled for March 2027).
2.Presentation based mentoring program
Contemporary art specialists from diverse backgrounds, including gallerists, artists, collectors, and curators, will participate in ongoing dialogue with selection committees and mentors. By repeating "Presentation ⇒ Advice ⇒ Mentoring ⇒ Presentation" around the presentation of the supporting artist, we encourage the improvement of the ability to talk about the work and strengthen the concept, and support the growth of the supporting artist. Mentoring also supports networking with people involved in arts and culture.
3.Conduct TAAP Live 2027 Outcome
TAAP Live2027 will be held in November 2027 (planned) as a venue for supporting artists to present their works to audiences including those in the field of contemporary art.
Selection committee members and mentors
Selection Committee (Selection of supporting artists and advice at interim debriefing)
Kanna Ueda
Koki Kimura (Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, MIXI Co., Ltd. Executive Secretary, Japan Association of Corporate Executives (Keizai Doyukai) Chairperson of the Project for Reviving Society through Sports and Culture in 2025)
Takano Takahiro (Photographer/Professor, Tokyo Zokei University)
Fumiko Nagayoshi (Director, SCAI THE BATHHOUSE)
Daisuke Miyazu (Art Collector/Professor, Yokohama University of Fine Arts)
Mentors (advice in mentoring programs)
Awata Daisuke (Art Critique/Associate Professor, Joshibi University of Art and Design)
Ebata Kyoko (Artist)
Kikutake Hiroshi (President, Yutaka Kikutake Gallery)
Fujimoto Yukiko (President, Bookend Inc./Director, NPO Art & Society Research Center)
Hori Motoaki (Curator/Art Critic)
Application method and application period
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Application period
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 10:00 - Wednesday, November 25 17:00
* Time is Japan Standard Time.
* We will not accept applications after the acceptance period.
* The server is expected to be busy on the last day of the application period, so please submit well in advance.
*Personal information filled in the application form and application documents will be managed appropriately in accordance with the provisions of the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture on the protection of personal information. However, it may be provided to external experts or the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for screening and post-evaluation purposes. In addition, we may send you questionnaires about the activities of supporting artists and Arts Council Tokyo projects.
Credit
- Sponsor
- Tokyo, Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Contact Information
Tokyo Artist Accelerator Program（TAAP）事務局
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