Co-Study
Satellite Program
We are looking for people to join us in expanding the circle of art.
The "Study: Osaka Kansai International ArtsFestival (organized by the Osaka Kansai International Art Festival Executive Committee)," which has attracted more than 1 million visitors in the past three festivals and has presented a new world by exploring the "relationship between art and society" with many curators and artists, is launching the official satellite program "Co-Study" of the Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival, with the aim of expanding the circle of art in a two-way manner while working together. Participants are being recruited from all over the country.
In 2025, the Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival will be held as part of the "Public Art" section of the "Art Expo" part of the "Future Society Showcase Project" at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, organized by the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition. As part of the official program of the "Study: Osaka Kansai International Art Festival 2025," public art works by domestic and international artists will be exhibited at various locations within the Osaka-Kansai Expo site, and outside the Expo site, ambitious and unique exhibitions and curations will be held in various locations, such as the Osaka International Convention Center, Tempozan Bunkakan, the Semba district, the birthplace of Osaka culture, and Nishinari Ward, Osaka City, which has been influenced by Japan's economic growth since the 1970 Osaka Expo.
"Co-Study," implemented by this art festival, is a satellite program for team building that will expand the circle of art throughout Japan.
We are calling for proposals from all over Japan, and are looking for art projects and events that we can all (Co-)excite together. There are a variety of art works and activities in Japan. By participating in "Co-Study", we hope to be able to introduce some of your activities and expressions. In cooperation with the art festival, we will hold the event during the festival period, and provide an opportunity to disseminate information in a two-way manner.
Please read the recruitment requirements below and apply.
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
「仮(葬)-kari(sou)-」揺らぐ葉と吹き抜ける風
日程：2025年5月17日～6月22日 10:00~19:00 月曜休館
会場：KOBE STUDIO Y3、4Fギャラリー（神戸市立海外移住と文化の交流センター内）
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/
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
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 | |
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| 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
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| 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, photos |
Introducing the festival on its official website and social media Basic information about the event (text only), link to the website |