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Open Call “Koganecho Bazaar + Kamiōoka Bazaar 2026 At the Crossroads – Art Connecting Us –”
| Deadline | 2026.05.11 |
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| Results Available Date | Document screening result: May 15, 2026; Final result: late May 2026 |
| Website | Open Call “Koganecho Bazaar + Kamiōoka Bazaar 2026 At the Crossroads – Art Connecting Us –” Website |
| More About Residency |
Koganecho Area Management Center
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The program has been held continuously for 18 years. This year, we will continue our collaboration with Keikyu Department Store Co., Ltd., and, in celebration of its 30th anniversary, further expand our engagement with a broader community.
We are currently seeking works and project proposals centered on this year’s theme, “Interwoven Worlds” (see the director’s message for details). We welcome proposals that interpret “collaboration with diverse communities” from different perspectives, encourage cooperative thinking, and expand possibilities.
There are no specific thematic restrictions; however, proposals must effectively utilize the spaces provided by the organizers and be open to the public throughout the exhibition period. Submitted proposals must be original and previously unpublished. While new work created during the residency must be exhibited, artists living nearby are not required to present such work.
| Duration | Production period: 2–3 months from July 2026; Exhibition: Sep. 10–Oct. 12, 2026; Removal: Oct. 13–23, 2026 |
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| Fields and Media | Performance Art, Visual Art |
| Funding | Production costs up to JPY 300,000; honorarium JPY 55,000; residency expenses JPY 3,000/day up to 30 days (max JPY 90,000); transportation up to JPY 50,000 |
| Provided by Host | Support for production, stay, transportation, exhibition, and dismantling; venue fees and utilities covered; publicity support; residency facilities provided as needed |
| Costs | Artist is responsible for all residency-production matters; any cost beyond support limits is self-funded; reimbursement is generally post-paid |
| How to Apply | Download the application form and submit it by email. Compress all required documents into a ZIP file under 25MB, or provide a cloud download link. Send to [kb@koganecho.net](mailto:kb@koganecho.net) with the subject line “Koganecho Bazaar 2026 Project Proposal Submission”. Application Requirements: ◆ Applicants must reside in Japan (no restriction on nationality). ◆ Applicants must be able to stay in Koganecho for approximately 30 days during the production and exhibition periods. ◆ Artists are responsible for all matters related to their residency and production. ◆ Artists must present the outcomes of their residency in “Koganecho Bazaar + Kamiōoka Bazaar 2026.” ◆ Artists must strictly adhere to the production, exhibition, and dismantling schedule (Article 5). ◆ Artists must attend/participate in activities organized by the host, such as lectures, seminars, and workshops. |
| Selection Procedure | Document screening followed by interview; online interviews available |
| Expected Outcome | Must participate in organizer-planned events such as talks, lectures, and workshops, and present the residency outcome in the festival |