International Creator Residency Program 2024
(B: Theme Projects)
Application Outline
Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS), operated by a division of The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo,offers artist-in-residence programs for international creators working in various creative fields to stay,engage in creation and conduct research activities in Tokyo. It also provides creators with theopportunities to exchange creative ideas and to present outcomes of their residency at
TOKAS-organized events, such as the Open Studio.
The open-call program “International Creator Residency Program (Theme Projects)” for the period
from May to July 2024 aims to invite two distinguished and highly motivated international creators in
the field of visual art, film, design, and architecture who would engage in creative activities based on
the theme “Beyond Divisions.” At the same time, we will call for two local creators in Japan whowould stay at TOKAS Residency under the “Local Creator Residency Program” to work on the same
theme during the same period. The four creators will have an opportunity to exchange ideas andhave a dialogue based on the theme, while working independently on their own projects. The resultof their residency will be presented at the Open Studio and/or the Result Presentation.

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Project Theme: “Beyond Divisions”
One of the major changes brought by COVID-19 is the way we communicate with others. Whilesome people had more conversations with their families as a result of spending more time athome, for most people, opportunities for direct interaction with others were rapidly lost.
Alternatively, online communication and gathering information through the internet spiked,
however, bias in thinking caused by echo chambers*, slander on social networking sites, and thespread of fake news are becoming problematic. Societies distorted by such phenomena would
eventually lead to societies intolerant towards diversity.
Austrian philosopher Karl Raimund Popper proposed the notion “Paradox of Tolerance” in hisbook entitled The Open Society and its Enemies, Volume I (first published from Routledge,1945). Popper states: “If we extend unlimited tolerance even to those who are intolerant ... thetolerant will be destroyed, and tolerance with them.” This discourse implies that even though atolerant situation appears ideal, a one-sided society cannot survive. In this contemporary society
where divisions, conflicts, and disparities are widening, it is important to have a rational dialogue
and discussion on an equal basis. What is in need now might be such ways of communication
which used to be taken for granted.

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TOKAS now calls for creators from various backgrounds who will work on the theme “BeyondDivisions” and seek to actively exchange ideas on cultural differences in thoughts, recognitions,actions and languages while engaging in creative activities in Tokyo/Japan during their stay atTOKAS Residency from May to July 2024. We hope that the program provides an opportunity toexamine the underlying phenomena of our customs and societies in the metropolis Tokyo, a citywhere diverse identities intersect, through the framework of “Beyond Divisions”.
*An environment in which a person encounters only beliefs or opinions that coincide with their own,
so that their existing views are reinforced and alternative ideas are not considered. (Oxford
Languages, 2023)

2.

Target for this programThis program is aimed at those creators-who are willing to explore new creative activities in Tokyo.
-who practice in any of the following cultural/ artistic fields:
visual art, film, design, architecture.
-who are eager to exchange ideas with other residing creators.

3.

Residency Period/ Number of Creators[Residency Period]
From the beginning of May, 2024 to the end of July, 2024
[Number of Creators (tentative)]
2 creators

4.

What TOKAS offers-Living space (single room)-Shared studio-Airfare: A round-trip economy-class air ticket between the nearest airport from the place ofresidence and Tokyo (either Narita or Haneda Airport) will be provided.
-Living expenses (per diem): JPY 3,500 (consumption tax excluded) per day-Fee for work/project: JPY 300,000 (consumption tax excluded)*Income tax (20.42%) will be deducted from the above amounts.
*A twin-bedded room will be provided to creators applying as a duo.

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5.

Eligibility① Resides outside of Japan.
② Has 5 years or more of experience in his/her specialized area of expertise.
③ Has sufficient ability to communicate in English with other residing creators and TOKAS stafffor mutual understanding.
④ Independent and capable of working and living on his/her own.
⑤ Creators working as a duo are also eligible. (A duo consisting of at least one creator residing
outside of Japan is eligible.)⑥ Students are ineligible (except for Ph.D. candidates.)

6.

Requirements/ Conditions① Able to stay consecutively at TOKAS Residency during the proposed residency period.
② Shall create the work based on the theme to be presented at Open Studio and submit acomprehensive report on the proposed project.
③ Participate in the Result Presentation and other programs if asked by TOKAS, andcooperates with its public relations activity.
④ Do not carry out any commercial or profitable activities throughout the residency period.
⑤ Do not conduct any activities that would make big noise or vibration in TOKAS Residency.
⑥ The accommodation is provided for the participating creator only. Family members, partners,friends or guests are not permitted to stay at TOKAS Residency.

7.

Application Deadline
Deadline to submit documents: June 26, 2023, 18:00 (JST)
Deadline to submit support materials: July 3, 2023, 23:00 (JST)8.

Selection ScheduleSelection stage: review with external juries in August, 2023
*The successful applicants will be informed of their final results individually by the end of September,2023.

The final results will be announced through our website at the beginning of October, 2023.
*We do not respond to any individual inquiries on the selection process and result.

9.

Application Method[Submitting documents]
Please download Application Package from our website and read carefully through Manual (.pdf
file). Please send your ①Application Form (1 and 2) and ②Two letters of recommendation
mentioned in 10. Application to TOKAS Residency referring to 12. Email Address forapplication by Email. Please write your name and “International Creator Residency Program
2024 Theme Projects” on the subject line of your Email.

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[Uploading materials]
We will inform you of the URL to upload support materials within five working days. Please makesure to upload ③Support materials in 10. Application no later than July 3, 2023, 23:00 (JST).
10. Application① Application Form 1 and 2 (.pdf file): have to be filled in English② Two letters of recommendation (.pdf file): have to be prepared by two different referees(stated in “3) Referees” in Application Form 2) from art and cultural institutions, related
educational organizations, or professionals specialized in the fields of art and culture.
*Letters must include signatures of the referees, written in either English or Japanese in A4format.
*Please send the scanned PDF files of letters by June 26, 2023, 18:00 (JST).

③ Support materials: referring to Manual (.pdf file), send support materials stated in “14) PastProjects” in Application Form 2.
*Any application which does not meet the requirements stated in this outline will not be accepted.

11. TOKAS Residency Facilities
Location: TOKAS Residency (2-14-7 Tatekawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo)-Single room (25 ㎡) / twin-bedded room (49 ㎡)*Each accommodation is equipped with kitchen, toilet, bath, furniture (bed, desk, chairs, etc.),
refrigerator, air-conditioner, tableware, towels and sets of linen.

-Wi-Fi internet connection: All day accessible-Common spaces: Available from 9:30-22:00*Networking room (equipped with kitchen, dining and living room sets, computer, printer, TV, etc.),
library, laundry, and shared studios (125 ㎡ and 48 ㎡)

12. Email Address for application
Email: apply_residency2024@tokyoartsandspace.jp*Please do not send inquiries to this email address. You will not receive a response to inquiries sent
to this email address.

13. Inquiries
Email: contact_residency2023@tokyoartsandspace.jp*For inquiries not listed in the FAQ page on our website, please contact us by Email by June 2, 2023.
We will update the FAQ on our website after June 9, 2023. Please note that in principle, we cannotanswer each inquiry individually.

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14. Policy of Personal information usage
TOKAS uses your personal information solely for contacting you on this program. TOKAS neveruses or shares your personal information provided to us in ways unrelated to the one describedabove, also providing you an opportunity to opt-out otherwise prohibiting such unrelated uses.

*This Program is finalized to be implemented under the condition of obtaining the approval for the AnnualPlan 2024 of Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture by the Board of Directors by the endof March 2024.

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