Japan | Saison Foundation Theatre and Dance International Projects 2026 Programme

Saison Foundation Contemporary Theatre and Dance International Projects Support Programme is calling for applications from applicants based outside of Japan with Japan-based artistic partners. 

The programme offers grants and/or priority use of space at Morishita Studio in Tokyo (studios and guest rooms) for international theatre 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. 

Applications will be accepted under the condition that an artistic partnership has already been established between the Japanese and foreign artists/companies who will be working together in the proposed project.

Timeline

Grants and studio awards for fiscal year 2026 will be given to projects and activities scheduled to begin at any time during the year from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Morishita Studio will be offered from 6 April to 28 December 2026 and from 4 January to 31 March 2027.

The maximum length of a grant-receiving period for a continued project is three years; however, grantees will be requested to submit their applications each year for evaluation. Applicants may include activities related to the preparatory stage of the project, such as meetings, research, residencies, workshops, etc.

Support

The amount of support sought to the Foundation should not exceed the deficit in the proposed project’s budget. There will be no restrictions on the purpose of spending money as long as it is related to the project.

Applicants can request an application form including no later than 18 September 2025.

Saison Foundation 2026 application guidelines 

Deadline: 2 October 2025