Co-Study
Satellite Program
"Co-Study" is an official satellite program of the Osaka Kansai International Art Festival, which aims to expand the circle of art through collaboration and two-way communication.
Associate Program
Taking advantage of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, this art festival has set the theme for 2025 as "social impact," which refers to revitalizing culture, arts, and the economy and bringing social issues to light. We will introduce exhibitions and other events that fit this theme as our Associate Program.
Fringe Program
The Fringe Program is an event where you can join in making the arts festival a success as a team member.
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Memory Otherworld Art Festival 2025 -Looking at the past, creating the tomorrow-
Date and time: May 11, 2025 (Sunday) 10:00-21:00
Venue: JR Otsu Station Square and surrounding area
https://www.honamiwatanabe.com/kiokuisekaigeizyutusai
https://x.com/watanabehonami
https://www.instagram.com/kiigeisai
The Echoes of Mandalas: Prayers and Spirits of the Eighty-Eight Temples of Shikoku
Date and time: May 24, 2025 (Sat) and May 25, 2025 (Sun) 9:30-17:00
Venue: Todaiji Cultural Center (Small Hall)
https://cocokara-japan-art.com/
https://www.instagram.com/natsuko_sui/
Ju Nagano: 20th Anniversary of Artistic Activity: Final Seven-Part Self-Organized Solo Exhibition "The Last Mystery"
Date and time: July 1st (Tuesday) to July 13th (Sunday), 2025
Venue: Shiga Prefectural Museum of Art Pop-up Gallery
https://jeunagano.com
https://x.com/jeunagano
https://www.instagram.com/jeunagano
Fragments of Memory Exhibition
Date and time: June 17th (Tue) - June 22nd (Sun) 2025 11:00-19:00 (until 17:00 on Sundays)
Venue: studio coote gallery
○ Chunta
https://x.com/tyun_oinu
https://www.instagram.com/tyun_oinu/
○Miki
https://x.com/miik_meeki
https://www.instagram.com/mi__ki215
○moko_7525
https://www.instagram.com/moko_7525
co Live Manga Drawing (at Senju Humanity Arts Festival 1-Day Performance Expression Street)
Date and time: Sunday, May 25, 2025 14:00-17:00
Venue: Senju Honcho Shopping Street (Senju, Adachi Ward, Tokyo), and more
https://co-m.my.canva.site/live
https://x.com/mizno7
https://www.instagram.com/c0manga/
"Happy Monster Exhibition"
Schedule:
Total of 4 events will be held.
[First event] April 9th to April 15th, 2025
[Second event] June 10th to June 16th, 2025
[Third event] August 2025 *Announced on Instagram
[Fourth event] October 2025 *Announced on Instagram
Venue: Event space next to the restaurant "Shosuijin" at the very back of Osaka Tugboat Taisho (1-1-14 Sanzenya Nishi, Taisho-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
https://www.instagram.com/yokomine_tatuyuki_happymonster/
https://x.com/yokominetatuyuk
Border-crossing beauty: New horizons in global art depicted by Japanese female artists
Date and time: August 30, 2025 12:00, August 31, 2025 12:00
Venue: Keio University
https://www.instagram.com/sapphirinestar
Yuka Takasu Exhibition "mille-pelerille Kyoto"
Date and time: April 12th (Sat) - May 11th (Sun), 2025
Open Everyday 10:00 - 19:00 / 11:00 - 17:00
Venue: GALLERY & EVENT SPACE NEUTRAL / THE GENERAL KYOTO Shijo Shinmachi
https://kgplus.kyotographie.jp/exhibitions/2025/yuka-takasu/
https://www.instagram.com/takasu.yuka/
Ask what you can't see and answer what you can see
Dates: April 29th to September 2025 *Detailed dates will be announced on Instagram
Venue: Link Space Barbamaaya, Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture
https://morinonurse.wixsite.com/sunnytotomoni
https://www.instagram.com/maayan0707/
Our Chaotic Research Meeting
Dates: September 16th - September 22nd, 2025
Venue: studio coote gallery
https://x.com/tyun_oinu
https://www.instagram.com/tyun_oinu/
Figure Sketching Club "Dancing in Sen"
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Venue: High Sen Art Preparation Room
https://forms.gle/ixgnSoY5A66F2MsL9
https://www.instagram.com/treeandbell
"Kari(sou)" Swaying leaves and the wind blowing through
Dates: May 17th - June 22nd, 2025 10:00-19:00 Closed on Mondays
Venue: KOBE STUDIO Y3, 4th floor gallery (inside the Kobe City Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Exchange)
https://cap-kobe.com/kobe-studio-y3/blog/2025/04/20/250517-0622/
https://x.com/CAP_ART_PROJECT
https://www.instagram.com/cap_art_project/
Let's play with words! Korean version "말로 놀자!"
Date: Presentation September 2025
Venue: Kyoto Laundry Cafe (10-1 Age Mibu, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City)
https://peatix.com/event/4358029
Gankai Art Project in Osaka
[Gunkai Kanban Project]
Toy modification/signboard production: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Signboard display: August 17th (Sun) - September 30th (Sun), 2025
[Gunkai Workshop]
Make your own toy animal keychain!
Sunday, August 17, 2025 Kurukuru Summer Festival
[Spot the Difference in Osaka Exhibition]
September 14th (Sunday) - October 12th (Sunday), 2025
https://www.gankai.art/
https://x.com/kurukuruplaza
https://www.instagram.com/gankai_art/
Recruitment
Looking for new members
We are looking for people to expand the circle of art and create together.
We are looking for art projects and events from all over Japan that we can all (Co-)liven up during the art festival. We will provide an opportunity to disseminate information while linking with the art festival in a two-way manner. There are various art works and activities in Japan. By participating in "Co-Study", we hope to be able to introduce some of your activities and expressions.
If you are planning to hold an art project or event during the art festival, please read the application guidelines below and apply.
*Final application deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025 [Closed]
Recruitment Program
Co-Study offers the following two programs:
Associate Program
Taking advantage of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, this art festival has set the theme for 2025 as "social impact," which refers to revitalizing culture, the arts, and the economy, as well as bringing social issues to light. We will introduce exhibitions and other events that fit this theme as the "Associate Program."
The selection will be made by art experts appointed by the festival, based on the event summary and event plan you fill in on the registration form.
Fringe Program
This is an event where you can join in and make the festival a success as a team member. We look forward to receiving registrations for events of various genres and themes.
The selection will be made by the organizers of this art festival. The selection will be made based on the document summary you fill in on the registration form.
Conditions for participation
| Associate Program | Fringe Program |
| Dates | |
|---|---|
| The event must be related to art or expression and will be held between Sunday, April 13th and Monday, October 13th, 2025 (national holiday). The length of the event does not matter. | |
| Place | |
| The prefecture in which the event is held does not matter. Applications are open to the whole country. | |
| Application | |
| Please send us the details of your plan via the registration form. Registration is free of charge. | |
| Examination | |
| [Judging system] The winners will be decided by the festival organizers and art experts. | [Application document selection system] The festival organizers will decide on the application documents. |
| Genre | |
| We welcome expressions that transcend genres, including fine arts, design, performing arts, video, music, and fashion. | |
| Form | |
| Any type of event can be held, including exhibitions, performances, talk events, etc. Events can be either free or charged. | |
| Public Relations | |
| Please include the "Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival 2025" logo and the text "Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival 2025 Co-Study Participation" in your promotional materials. | |
| Others | |
| - This is a self-run program run by the organizers. We are not responsible for any expenses or operational costs related to production and presentation. - The organizers must deal with any problems that may arise during the presentation in good faith. The festival management will not take any responsibility. |
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Participation Benefits
| Associate Program | Fringe Program |
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Introducing the festival on its official website and social media Basic information about the event, website link, introductory text, profile, photo |
Introducing the festival on its official website and social media Basic information about the event (text only), link to the website |
| The art festival admission tickets provided(*The applicable period will change depending on when you apply.) | |
| Novelty gifts provided(*Please collect at the festival venue. Cannot be sent by mail.) | |
Online information session
An online information session will be held regarding this recruitment.
If you are considering applying or are interested, please feel free to come along.
Please apply to participate in the information session using the form below. (We will send the zoom URL to those who apply.)
[Information Session Date and Time]
Monday, April 21, 2025 20:00-21:00
*Attending the information session is not a mandatory condition for application. (You can still apply even if you do not attend.)
Application form and recruitment details
See the application form and further details here.
Final application deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025 [Closed]
Inquiry
Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival Office (ARTLOGUE Inc.)
〒531-0072 Osaka City, Kita-ku, Toyosaki 5-7-11 Avenue Nakatsu 503
E-mail: co-study@artlogue.org (Co-Study)