Supports overseas museums and art institutions to organize exhibitions introducing Japanese art, culture, or artists to international audiences.
Funder: Japan Foundation New York
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (13:00 JST) | December 2026 (11:00 PM EST) | December 2026 (8:00 PM PST)
Funding Amounts: Partial support for packing/shipping, catalog production, and travel costs; 16 grants awarded out of 69 applications in FY2025; award size varies by project.
Summary: Supports overseas museums and art institutions to organize exhibitions introducing Japanese art, culture, or artists to international audiences.
This program provides financial support to museums and art institutions outside Japan that are planning exhibitions introducing Japanese art, culture, or artists to audiences in their own countries. Funding is also available for participation in major international exhibitions such as biennials and triennials featuring Japanese artists. The aim is to deepen global understanding and appreciation of Japanese culture through high-quality exhibitions.