The Tokyo Biennale Social Dive 2025, a fully funded international art festival scheduled to take place in Tokyo, Japan, from September to October 2025, is currently accepting applications. Artists from all over the world are invited to explore Tokyo and use art to interact with the local people thanks to this exceptional chance.
“Should we ‘Sanpo’?” is the subject for 2025—where Sanpo means to stroll, explore, and find. Artists are inspired by this idea to explore the city on foot, discovering fresh viewpoints and developing deep relationships with locals and locations.
This year’s festival is a true “Social Dive,” inviting attendees from all over the world to fully immerse themselves in Tokyo’s culture and urban environment. All participation-related costs are entirely paid, and there is no application fee.
Below are further specifics regarding the program’s prerequisites, financial advantages, and application procedure.
Host Country: Tokyo, Japan
Opportunity Type: Summit
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- All nationalities are welcome to apply.
- International artists are welcome to apply.
- Participants must be at least eighteen years old.
- Selected artists must exhibit their work during the October 17, 2025, opening of the Tokyo Biennale.
Benefits:
- Round-Trip Travel Costs: To ensure that participants can participate without worrying about travel expenses, the program pays for the entire cost of international round-trip airfare between the artist’s home country and Tokyo.
- Accommodations in Tokyo: Throughout the artist’s visit, comfortable and practical lodging will be offered, enabling them to concentrate entirely on their artistic endeavors and community involvement.
- Support for Project Development: To help artists develop their projects, they will be given access to local resources, chances for cooperation, and professional advice on how to make their ideas a reality within the festival’s framework.
- One-Time Stipend of ¥100,000: Each artist will get a one-time payment of ¥100,000 JPY, or roughly 660 USD, depending on exchange rates. This can be applied to additional project-related needs, art supplies, or personal spending.
- Assistance with Interpretation and Translation: Professional interpretation and translation services will be offered as needed to enable meaningful engagement with the local community and seamless communication throughout the project.
Deadline: 2nd May 2025
