Open Call | Kyoto City Special Arts and Culture Encouragement System (Reiwa 9)
Kyoto City invites young artists to apply for a 3 million yen grant under its Special Arts and Culture Encouragement System.Summary
Kyoto City has been running its Special Arts and Culture Encouragement System since fiscal year 2000, and it is now accepting applications for the 2027 (Reiwa 9) cohort. Applicants must have a residence, base of activity, or planned presentation venue within Kyoto City and be engaged in activities—creation, presentation, planning, research—that could contribute to the promotion of Kyoto’s arts and culture. The program is open to all artistic disciplines, including multidisciplinary and innovative works that transcend conventional boundaries. Successful candidates receive a 3 million yen grant per individual or per group of two or more, and they receive ongoing support such as hearings and guidance from the Kyoto Arts Center. The application deadline is 5 p.m. on August 28, and selection involves a written first‑round review followed by a presentation second round.
(Source：ART iT)