International Open Exhibition
Submissions are accepted. Free screening.
Would you like to exhibit your work at the National Art Center, Tokyo?
The 14th Dynamic Contemporary Artists Exhibition
The National Art Center, Tokyo Exhibition Room 2C
Thursday, November 28, 2024 - Sunday, December 8, 2024
Opening hours
10:00~18:00
*Closed on Tuesday, December 3rd
Awards and Prizes
Please state in the application guidelines
Organizer
TORAM General Incorporated Association
Application Deadline
Until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2024
*After submitting the entry form, the secretariat will contact you within about a week regarding whether or not your application has been selected.
About the Dynamic Contemporary Artists Exhibition
The first exhibition , bringing together all genres , was held at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum in 2016. Since then, it has been held annually at international art museums, including the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (Hakata, Fukuoka) and the National Art Center, Tokyo (Roppongi, Tokyo). Since the first exhibition, it has attracted attention from art professionals and art fans, and has produced many artists who are active as professionals and artists who have made their mark overseas. Many artists who are active not only in Japan but also overseas participate in this exhibition.
Introducing the National Art Center, Tokyo
The National Art Center, Tokyo is an art museum with a total of 14,000 square meters of exhibition space, one of the largest in Japan. The museum has 12 exhibition rooms, an art library, an auditorium, a training room, etc., and is also equipped with ancillary facilities such as a restaurant, cafe, and museum shop.
The south side of the building, which was designed based on the concept of an "art museum in the woods," has a glass curtain wall that undulates like a wave, drawing a beautiful curve, creating a unique appearance together with the conical front entrance. From the open-air lobby on the 1st floor, you can enjoy the seasonal view of Aoyama Park and other plants that blend in with the greenery of the area through the glass. In addition, various functionalities have been pursued, such as earthquake and safety measures with seismic isolation devices, resource saving measures by reusing rainwater, energy saving measures such as floor vent air conditioning systems, universal design support, and connecting passages directly connected to Nogizaka subway station. It has been designed.
From entry to exhibition
2. Notification of selection results
About 1 to 2 weeks
After sending an email to the address you provided regarding the results of your application, we will send a notification of your selection by mail to the selected applicants.
3. Notification of selection
1 month before the event
Please check the selection notice and information booklet. If you are currently creating a work, please contact the secretariat with the latest information about your work.
4. Exhibition of works
Exhibition
Exhibition of the selected works. The secretariat will be present at the venue. We look forward to seeing you there.
5. Announcement of the Winners
During the exhibition
The winning works will be announced at the exhibition venue and on the TORAM website (prize-winning and selected works page) during the exhibition .
Information
1. Prizes and Award Benefits
2. Application Guidelines
3. Plot size
4. Application Category, Participation Fee, and Exhibition Certificate
5. About the Exhibition
6. Delivery, removal and return [Vendors]
7. Delivery, removal and return [direct]
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. Entry Form
1. Awards and Prizes
Grand Prize
The work will be exhibited at the next exhibition (museum) organized by TORAM spatial arts.
(We will provide you with M-section)
Excellence Award
The work will be exhibited at the next exhibition (museum) organized by TORAM spatial arts.
(We will provide you with an S-section)
410Gallery Award
Held a solo exhibition at the art gallery 410 Gallery
(We will cover the gallery venue costs)
award
International Artists Award
Dynamic Contemporary Artists Award
Newcomer Award
Special Award
Visitor Popularity Vote 1st Place Award
About the selection
If your work is selected (exhibited), your name will be published on our website.
*The winning and selected artists will be published on the artist page.
About the Winners
The winners will be announced from among the selected (exhibited) artists.
*The winning artists will be announced on the website and in the exhibition room during the event.
*There will be no awards ceremony.
Genre (All genres)
Two-dimensional works (paintings, wall artworks, etc.)
3D (3D, video, spatial modeling)
Theme (free)
Both abstract and concrete
*Past works are acceptable
Eligibility
No restrictions (regardless of age, gender, or nationality)
*Those under 16 years old require parental confirmation.
Image Review
Screening fee: Free
*Those who are planning to create a work in the future will be judged based on images of their past works (reference works).
Notification of entry acceptance
After submitting the entry form, the secretariat will contact you via email within about a week to let you know whether your entry has been accepted or not.
* If you are not selected, your participationfeewill not be charged, so please wait for contact from the secretariat.
The selected winners
A notification of selection will be sent by mail.
* Notification of selection will be sent by mail , so it will take about one to two weeks to arrive .
*Selected works will be exhibited at the museum, so please prepare your work.
3.Plot size (flat and solid)
Partition size/flat (solid)
Wall artworks, sculptures, video, spatial design
Height x width x depth (3D/depth) within cm
Section 【S】100 × 100 × 10 (100)
Section 【M】200 x 200 x 20 (200)
Section 【L】 300 x 300 x 30 (300)
*Flat size includes frame
*The size of the sculpture does not include the display stand.
Flat section 【 S 】
Flat section 【 M 】
Solid section 【 S 】
Solid Section 【 M 】
Flat section 【 L 】
Solid Section 【 L 】
1 person: Up to 2 entries allowed
*The size of the work can be freely determined as long as it fits within the plot size.
How to use within one section
*Upto two works can be exhibited within the area size.
4. Application Category, Participation Fee and Exhibition Certificate
A portion of the participation fee will be used as sponsorship funds for the promotion of arts and culture. *All prices include tax
New
Section【S】55,000 yen
Section【M】88,000 yen
Section【L】110,000 yen
Those who are submitting their work to an exhibition hosted by TORAM for the first time
General Member
Section【S】33,000 yen
Section【M】55,000 yen
Section【L】88,000 yen
No registration fee or annual fee
Those who have exhibited at an exhibition organized by TORAM within the past two years.
*If more than two years have passed since your last exhibition, you will need to apply as a new exhibitor.
TORAM Member
Section【S】27,500 yen
Section【M】44,000 yen
Section【L】66,000 yen
Paid Membership
*Please refer to the TORAM Membership Registration Information for membership requirements .
*TORAM member prices will apply from the day you join.
Exhibition Certificate
Certificate issuance fee: 5,500 yen
Contents: A certificate stating the name of the exhibition, the name of the museum, and the date will be issued by TORAM General Incorporated Association.
*Only those who exhibit will be issued a ticket upon request.
5. About the Exhibition
Advance preparation of the work
Attachment form (included with the selection notice)
After writing the title, artist name, and real name on the sticker, please attach it to the back of the work or a visible part of the packaging.
About the Exhibition
*Frameless is acceptable. Please treat the edges as part of the work.
*Wall artworks will have hanging cords attached to the back.
*Please remove the glass frame. Acrylic is acceptable.
*Please prepare your own equipment necessary for your work (power cord, etc.).
*Power outlets are located on the floor of the exhibition room.
*The museum has display stands for three-dimensional works, but please bring your own dedicated stand.
*If a layout is required, please attach the exhibition instructions (free format).
*For special exhibits or works weighing over 20 kg, we ask that exhibition staff be provided.
*For works made from natural materials, please smoke them.
*Due to the nature of the museum, water and living creature artworks cannot be exhibited.
*If there are any doubts about the originality of the winning entry after selection, the entry may be revoked.
*Distributing flyers etc. within the exhibition venue requires permission from the secretariat.
About the video works
*Video works are limited to monitors.
* Regarding audio, the volume should be audible over headphones or within the size of the compartment.
*If you wish to use any other equipment such as Wi-Fi, please prepare it yourself.
*All power will be turned off at the venue after closing time. If you or an exhibitor would like to request the secretariat to turn on the power before the venue opens, please make sure to set it up so that it can be started easily, such as by simply turning the power on.
Captions (title cards) will be produced by the secretariat.
* Text must be within 20 characters
*If the number of characters exceeds 20 and does not fit in the caption, please consult with the TORAM office.
Venue Receptionist
The event will be held at the TORAM Secretariat.
Admission is free for participating artists, so please contact reception when you arrive.
Artist passes will be distributed.
Sales
*The museum management prohibits posting notices regarding the sale of individual works within the venue.
*If a customer wishes to purchase a work at the museum, as direct sales are not possible, the museum will negotiate with the customer at the art gallery 410 Gallery, which is affiliated with our association, after the exhibition has ended. If a deal is concluded, the work will be handed over to the customer along with a gallery sales certificate from Art Gallery 410 Gallery. In this case, we will charge 40% of the work price (tax included) as an administrative sales fee for issuing the gallery sales certificate. (For electronic payments, a 5% fee will be charged.)
*Please feel free to ask us about the sales price of the works, as we can negotiate between the art gallery 410 Gallery and the artist.
Cancellation Policy
*If you wish to cancel, please do so within 8 days of receiving your selection notice. If you cancel more than 8 days after receiving your selection notice, we will charge you a 5,500 yen administrative fee. If you cancel within one month of the event date, we will not refund your participation fee as we need to prepare the exhibition space. If you decline after receiving your selection notice, your entry will be cancelled.
6. Carrying in, carrying out and returning [business operators]
About delivery and return
Shipping: Prepaid
Return: Cash on delivery
Delivery company
Not specified
Arrival date of the work
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Send your work to
The National Art Center, Tokyo
Details will be provided in the selection notification.
When requesting the office to carry out the installation
Cost: 5,500 yen
*If you are unable to come to the venue on the delivery date, you will be required to pay a delivery fee (receiving, unpacking, and displaying).
* If you are shipping from overseas, please apply at least two months before the application deadline.
When requesting removal work from the secretariat
Cost: 5,500 yen
*If you are unable to come to the venue on the removal date, you will be required to pay removal fees (dismantling, packing, and return shipping).
*After the exhibition ends, the items will be returned in the same packaging used for delivery via Sagawa Express.
*If you are returning the item overseas, a handling fee of 5,500 yen will be charged in addition to the international shipping document preparation fee.
*For international shipping, the secretariat will ask you for the delivery address and weight of the work.
7. Delivery, removal and return [direct delivery]
Delivery date and time
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 11:00
Delivery location
The National Art Center, Tokyo Exhibition Room 2C
Details will be provided in the selection notification.
Delivery Procedure
Check in at the museum entrance → Meet at the exhibition room at 11:00 → Check in at the TORAM office → Unpack your work → Place the empty box in the designated location
[Those who can help with loading and unloading]
*If you are able to help, please let the office know on the day of delivery.
12:00 - 13:00: Lunch break
13:00 - 18:00: Exhibition work
What to bring: gloves, scissors, cutter , magic marker
Work details: Unpacking artwork delivered by vendors, setting up exhibits, title cards, and display stands, sorting empty boxes, putting away tools, etc.
Date and time of removal
Sunday, December 8, 2024 18:00
Dispatch location
The National Art Center, Tokyo Exhibition Room 2C
Details will be provided in the selection notification.
Unloading Procedure
After the exhibition, place the empty boxes in front of the artworks from the designated location → Each person will pack their artworks
* Please ask others to help as well.
[Those who can help with removal work]
*If you are able to help, please let the office know on the day of removal.
18:00 - 20:00 : Dismantling
What to bring: gloves, scissors, cutter , magic marker
Work details: Packing works delivered by vendors, removing exhibits, title cards, and display stands, cleaning up tools, etc.
Taking out artwork
* Please have the TORAM office verify your work and identity.
*If someone else is coming to collect the item, please write the name of the representative in the comments section or inform the office in advance.
When requesting the office to carry out the installation
Cost: 5,500 yen
*If you are unable to come to the venue on the delivery date, you will be required to pay a delivery fee (receiving, unpacking, and displaying).
When requesting removal work from the secretariat
Cost: 5,500 yen
*If you are unable to come to the venue on the removal date, you will be required to pay removal fees (dismantling, packing, and return shipping).
*After the exhibition ends, the items will be returned via Sagawa Express in the same packaging materials they were delivered in.
*If you are returning the item overseas, a handling fee of 5,500 yen will be charged in addition to the international shipping document preparation fee.
*For international shipping, the secretariat will ask you for the delivery address and weight of the work.
8. Frequently Asked Questions
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Q1 Do you need assistance from the receptionist at the venue?
A It will be held at the TORAM secretariat.
*Participating artistsDear If you would like to work as a receptionist, please let the office know the date and time.
*We also have waiting seats available.
Q2 What kind of organization is Spatial Arts TORAM?
A: We are an art organization that holds exhibitions every year at international art museums such as the National Art Center, Tokyo and the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, and the number of participants is increasing every year.
Q3 I would like to exhibit my work at an art museum for the first time. What do you think of the screening criteria?
A: Due to the nature of the museum, we may not accept water, fire, natural objects, or dangerous items, but we would like to display as many works as possible. Please apply first.
Q4 It says all genres, but is it okay to use any kind of work?
A: These days, it is no longer possible to separate genres such as oil painting, watercolor, and crafts. You can also apply for works that are difficult to categorize.
Q5 Can I also exhibit digital, video, installation, etc. works?
A: The number of graphics, videos, and installation works is increasing.
Both two-dimensional and three-dimensional works can be exhibited as long as they are within the plot size.
Q6 I belong to another art organization, can I submit my work?
A: At Spatial Art TORAM, we enjoy exhibitions and art exchanges with visitors and participants, rather than affiliated or unaffiliated. Please join us.
9. Entry Form
After filling out the entry form, please press the submit button.
If you have any questions, such as being unable to attach an image, please write them in the comments section.