Tokyo Biennale 2027 Open Call: 'Social Dive' Seeks Artists for Community-Engaged Projects

The Tokyo Biennale has issued an open call for its upcoming 2027 edition, titled 'From Me to Us,' encouraging artists, curators, and other practitioners to submit proposals for 'Social Dive 2027.' This initiative emphasizes engagement with Tokyo's neighborhoods and aims to foster cross-border conversations. Projects chosen will be showcased across 11 venues, with submissions due by 30 September 2026 at 23:59 JST. Financial assistance includes travel costs up to JPY 300,000, accommodation, project development funding of up to JPY 200,000, and an honorarium of JPY 100,000. Projects must address Tokyo's cultural and social challenges. Applicants should be 18 or older, and group submissions require a designated representative. The selection will involve screening and interviews, organized by the Tokyo Biennale Secretariat.