Open Calls for Artists in Japan

Find open calls, exhibitions, grants, and residencies for photographers and visual artists in Japan. Browse and apply today.

April 20, 2026 · Free

Zines shown to international editors, curators, and publishers at KYOTOGRAPHIE Photobook Fair in Kyoto.

June 15, 2026 · $50

International collotype competition. Grand Prize: two-week residency in Kyoto with master collotype printers.

August 1, 2026 · €15–€50

International competition introducing photographers to Tokyo's creative community. Winners exhibited in Tokyo.

March 31, 2026 · ¥2,000

Portfolio review with world-class experts in Kyoto. Fujifilm Award and KYOTOGRAPHIE x Dazed Award for emerging work.

March 31, 2026 · Free

100% production coverage for an eco-conscious monograph published in Japan. Airfare to Tokyo for launch included.

March 31, 2026 · Free

Text-driven photo features exploring 'The Magic of Three.' Printed in a collectible large-format newsprint journal.