KG＋ 2026 (KYOTOGRAPHIE satellite open call)

Location
Kyoto, Japan

Open to

  • Artists and curators of any age, gender, nationality, or experience level

  • Individuals or groups exhibiting photography, video, or installations that include photographic elements

  • Exhibitions may be indoors or outdoors, but must be open at least 9 days within the festival period

Application Fee
¥15,000 per application (paid via credit card; PayPal or bank transfer also accepted)
Includes one KYOTOGRAPHIE Passport (admission ticket) per application

What’s Provided

  • Opportunity to exhibit in Kyoto during KG+ / KYOTOGRAPHIE festival (April 18 – May 17, 2026)

  • Promotion: inclusion in the online festival map, on the KG+ website, and in promotional materials

  • Publicity support — the festival may use applicant materials (images + text) for promotional purposes

  • Posters and flags displayed during exhibition period

  • Optional participation in educational programs (masterclasses, portfolio reviews) during KYOTOGRAPHIE

What the Applicant Must Cover

  • All exhibition costs: venue rental, printing, framing, transport, projector usage, etc.

  • Venue must be secured by the applicant before applying

  • Monitoring of the exhibition / staffing during the show period is the responsibility of the applicant

  • Any cancellation after selection may incur a penalty fee (e.g. for reprinting promotional materials)

  • Legal responsibility for any claims of rights infringement lies with the applicant

Duration
Exhibitions must run within April 18 – May 17, 2026 and be open at least 9 days.

Deadline
December 31, 2025, 23:59 JST

Selection Process / Other Notes

  • Applications are reviewed by the KG+ Executive Committee.

  • Exhibitions are categorized into: KG＋, KG＋ PICK UP, and KG＋ for Collectors, based on quality, concept, originality, scale.

  • KG＋ Discovery Award: One outstanding artist (excluding SELECT) will be chosen. Winner gets to do a solo exhibition and other prizes.

    • To apply for it, tick “Apply for Discovery Award” in the form; no additional documents needed.

    • First-round screening is document-based; finalists present during KG+ (April 24, 2026 tentative).

  • Application materials required: exhibition statement (~350 words in English), artist bio, portfolio images (max 20), floor plan, venue permission letter, artist photo.

  • The organizer may use submitted work and info for publicity / archives.

 

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