Saison Foundation Japan | open calls for 2020 programs

Calls open for applications to the Saison Foundation for international projects related to contemporary Japanese theatre and dance, artist in residency and visiting fellows programmes.

The Saison Foundation is a grant-making foundation established in July 1987 that supports projects and activities related to contemporary Japanese theater and dance. In order to increase the visibility of contemporary Japanese performing arts on a worldwide level, The Saison Foundation awards grants and priority use of its rehearsal/workshop and residence facilities at Morishita Studio in Tokyo.

Contemporary Theater and Dance:
International Project Support Program
(For medium to long-term artistic collaboration projects)
Contemporary Theater and Dance:
Saison Artist in Residence
- Saison AIR Partnership
- Visiting Fellows

This program aims to build up an international network for contemporary performing arts and to enhance mutual understanding, and gives opportunities for artists and arts managers to research the contemporary performing arts scene in Japan. The program supports research visits to Japan for those who are expected to play an important role in the international performing arts scene.

International Project Support Program
(For medium to long-term artistic collaboration projects)

This program offers grants and/or priority use of space at Morishita Studio in Tokyo (studios and guest rooms) for international theater and dance collaboration projects with not-for-profit contemporary Japanese performing artists and/or companies, including creative workshops and rehearsals held during the working process. Priority will be given to projects that will advance through continuous working processes, based on sufficient mutual understanding between artistic partners.

For all programmes, applicants must send the outline to request an application form. After this, they must submit the full proposal (see guidelines for dates).

Deadline to request application form: 3 October 2019