Visual Arts – Exhibitions Abroad Support Program
Who can apply
Museums and art institutions outside of Japan.
This programme is designed to financially support museums, galleries and other relevant organisations mounting exhibitions or introducing Japanese art and culture to the UK.
Grant Coverage (Part of the following expenses):
- Packing and shipping costs of Japanese exhibits (excluding insurance costs)
- Catalogue production costs (including digital catalogue costs)
- Travelling costs for invited Japanese artists, curators, and specialists (excluding costs for preliminary research and development).
Eligible project period: Exhibitions that will open between 1 April 2027 and 31 March 2028
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026 (TBC)
Notification of Results: April 2027
Please click here for further information about this programme (for reference only).
Previous Grant Recipients
2025–26
Takuro Kuwata
Applicant: Mead Gallery, Warwick Arts Centre
Samurai: Between Myth and Reality (working title)
Applicant: The British Museum
Yoshitomo Nara
Applicant: Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre
2024–25
Yoshida: Three Generations of Japanese Printmaking
Applicant: Dulwich Picture Gallery
Rinko Kawauchi: At the edge of the everyday world
Applicant: Arnolfini
Further information
Full guidelines and application details for this programme are available below.
Contact Information
For further information, and to discuss eligibility and the application procedure, please contact:
Junko Takekawa, Senior Arts Programme Officer
Junko_Takekawa@jpf.go.jp
General Enquiries
LO_info@jpf.go.jp
Phone: +44 (0)20 7492 6570