FY2026 Overseas Study Visit Program for Arts Management Professionals
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, local introduction of relevant personnel, and advice.
dispatch target
We select the subject art field according to the destination.
- Performing arts: Producers, directors, curators, stage technicians, etc. related to theater, dance, music, etc.
- Visual arts: Art professionals such as directors, curators, etc. related to the visual arts (including movies)
All of the following conditions must be met in each field
- Interested in performing overseas, exchange with the overseas sector, or co-production, but no or little work experience overseas
- Must have at least three years of experience in the field of art
- Willingness to utilize the results of participating in this program in future activities such as overseas development and overseas cooperation
- Residents living in the Tokyo metropolitan area and engaging mainly in activities in Tokyo
- Possess a valid passport with the required remaining period at the time of the second screening (interview)
Second Public Offering
Destination 1: The 16 th Gwangju Biennale, Seoul
- Overview
- They will be dispatched during the Gwangju Biennale, Kiaf SEOUL, and Frieze Seoul to experience contemporary art trends and world-class art markets, and to build an international network with art professionals in various countries.
- dispatch time
- September 2, 2026 to September 8 (planned) (maximum stay 7 nights)
- dispatch target
- Curators, directors, art professionals, etc., mainly young people involved in the visual arts
- offering period
- From 14:00 on Friday, May 8, 2026 to 14:00 on Thursday, June 11
Recruitment Information: 2nd Overseas Study Visit Program for Arts Management Professionals 2026|16th Gwangju Biennale, Seoul
Destination 2: The 51 th Toronto International Film Festival
- Overview
- They were dispatched to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), known as the largest film festival in North America, and to TIFF: The Market, a new market to be opened in 2026. Through networking with industry stakeholders, we aim to gain an international perspective and deepen our insight into the film industry, which will lead to future activities.
- dispatch time
- September 10, 2026 to September 17 (planned) (maximum stay 7 nights)
- dispatch target
- Young people in the film industry (Film festival directors, producers, film directors, screenwriters, technical and production staff, film media critics, etc.)
- offering period
- From 14:00 on Friday, May 8, 2026 to 14:00 on Thursday, June 4
Call for Applications: 2nd Overseas Study Visit Program for Arts Management Professionals 2026|51st Toronto International Film Festival
2nd Public Offering
- Details and applications
- 特設サイトにてご確認ください。
First public offering
Destination 1: Sydney Biennale
- Overview
- The tour will be dispatched to coincide with the closing of Australia's largest international contemporary art exhibition, the Sydney Biennale, which will celebrate its 25 th anniversary, and will serve as an opportunity to network with participating artists, curators, and art professionals from around the world.
- dispatch time
- June 8, 2026 to June 15 (planned) (maximum stay 7 nights)
- dispatch target
- Curators, directors, art professionals, etc., mainly young people involved in the visual arts
Invitation: 2026 Overseas Study Visit Program for Arts Management Professionals 1st Session|Sydney Biennale
Destination 2: 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.
- dispatch time
- June 17, 2026 to June 26 (planned) (maximum stay 7 nights)
- dispatch target
- Producers, directors, curators, technicians, etc. mainly young people involved in performing arts (Theater, dance, music, etc.)
Call for Applications: FY2026 Overseas Study Visit Program for Arts Management Professionals 1st|Netherlands Festival
First Public Offering
- offering period
- 2026年3月4日（水）16:00 ～ 3月31日（火）14:00
詳細・申込は特設サイトにてご確認ください。
Summary of the First Adoption
- overview
- Destination 1: Sydney Biennale
18 applicants, 3 candidates for dispatch
Destination 2: Netherlands Festival
43 applicants, 3 candidates for dispatch
2026 年度アートマネジメント人材等海外派遣プログラム第1回 派遣対象者決定（シドニー・ビエンナーレ、オランダ・フェスティバル）
Credit
- Sponsor
- Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Arts Council Tokyo
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