Mori Contemporary Art Foundation Curator Residency 2027

About this call

The Mori Contemporary Art Foundation in Japan invites curators residing outside Japan to apply for a one to three month residency in Tokyo. The program, running April 2027 through March 2028, supports professional curators with five or more years of experience in contemporary art to conduct research in Japan, with priority given to research tied to specific future exhibitions or projects. Residents receive single accommodation with breakfast, round-trip economy airfare, and up to 200,000 yen for domestic research expenses. No age or nationality restrictions.

Who can apply

• International applicants
• Medium: Sculpture / Video / Installation / Photography / Painting / Mixed Media
• Free entry
• Open to curators residing outside Japan with five or more years of curatorial experience in contemporary art. Fluency in English or Japanese required. No age or nationality restrictions. Applicants must be able to live and work independently and commit to the full residency duration of between one and three months. No commercial activities permitted during the residency. Apply by sending the application form, CV and a signed letter of recommendation as PDFs in a single email to residence@moricaf.jp, subject "Curator Residency Program 2027 Application / Yourname". Travel and medical insurance and any visa costs are the responsibility of the resident.