The 2025-26 application process is now open!

Please Note: This is an electronic submission process and there are two deadlines.

March 1, 2025 11:59 p.m. ET – Submit writeable pdf cover sheet to JUSFC.creativeartist@arts.gov

March 17, 2025 – Receive Login information to begin submission of narrative application and work samples.

March 21, 2025, 11:59 p.m. – Deadline for the complete submission of the narrative application and work samples. This is a firm deadline and applications submitted after midnight on March 21 will not be considered.

Contact:

Ms. Guiomar Ochoa ochoag@arts.gov Application or Application Process

Subject Line: U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Exchange Fellowship APPLICATION

Ms. Niharika Chibber Joe njoe@jusfc.gov

Subject Line: U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Exchange Fellowship

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