JUMP: Global Collaboration Program for Emerging Artists and Curators from Japan

National Museum of Art

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Project Objectives

The JUMP program aims to empower emerging Japanese artists and curators to prosper internationally. It supports the creation of new works and exhibitions at museums abroad. The program provides participants with practical experience in international collaborations. Through the development sustainable networks with museums both in and outside of Japan, JUMP fosters the next generation of talent to thrive globally and to contribute to the advancement of Japan's contemporary art on the world stage.

Project Approach

With the cooperation of museums in Lisbon, Los Angeles, and Sydney, three teams of artists and curators will engage in research and creation, then present their exhibition with the partner museums. These works will be exhibited at each partner museum and later shown in Yamaguchi, Kochi, and Shiga in Japan. To share the insights gained through this program, the process will be shared online, along with a publication as a reference for anyone working in the arts on an international scale.

Independent Administrative Institution National Museum of Art

The Independent Administrative Institution National Museum of Art is dedicated to the creation and development of Japanese art and culture. The institution operates seven national art museums across Japan and the National Center for Art Research (NCAR).
NCAR, which implements this program, serves as a hub that connects a diverse range of stakeholders including museums and research institutions both in Japan and overseas. In close collaboration with society at large, NCAR undertakes activities that contribute to building a foundation for art promotion and to the international dissemination of Japanese contemporary art and culture.

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