16th Dynamic Contemporary Artists Exhibition
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16th Dynamic Contemporary Artists Exhibition
All genres come together
The "Dynamic Contemporary Artists" exhibition is an international exhibition that brings together a diverse range of artists from Japan and abroad. Held at venues such as the National Art Center, Tokyo and the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, it provides a platform for creative encounters and exchanges that transcend generations and genres. It is also attracting attention as a venue for discovering new talent, both professional and amateur, and supporting career advancements. It is truly a festival of creativity where you can experience the "current state of contemporary art."
Would you like to exhibit your work? We are accepting submissions in all genres.
Organized by: Spatial Art TORAM
"A place for new endeavors"
TORAM, the spatial art venue, is a creative crossroads where diverse forms of expression intersect. Professionals and amateurs from Japan and abroad gather together to create a diverse range of artworks, including paintings, videos, and installations. For artists, it is a place of challenge and growth, and for visitors, it is an experience of "discovery" where they can encounter new talent. TORAM offers an open space where you can not only "view" art, but also "feel, think, and connect." .
Sponsor
Venue: The National Art Center, Tokyo
The National Art Center, Tokyo opened in 2007 as the fifth facility of the Independent Administrative Institution National Museum of Art, with the mission of contributing to the creation of a new culture based on the perspective of mutual understanding and coexistence through art. Since then, instead of having a collection, it has operated as an art center where people can experience and learn about various artistic expressions and appreciate diverse values. Specifically, it makes use of one of Japan's largest exhibition spaces (14,000 m2) to hold a variety of exhibitions, collect, publicize, and provide information and materials related to art, and implement a variety of educational and outreach programs.
architecture
Designed with the concept of an "art museum in the forest," the south side of the building features a beautifully curved, undulating glass curtain wall that, together with the conical main entrance, creates a unique exterior. From the atrium lobby on the first floor, visitors can enjoy the seasonal views of the plants and trees planted to blend in with the local greenery, including Aoyama Park, through this glass. The design also pursues a variety of functionality, including earthquake and safety measures with seismic isolation devices, resource conservation measures through the reuse of rainwater, energy-saving measures such as an underfloor air-conditioning system, universal design, and a connecting walkway directly connected to Nogizaka Station on the subway.
Designer: Kisho Kurokawa
Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1934. After graduating from the Department of Architecture at Kyoto University, he went on to graduate school at the University of Tokyo and joined the Kenzo Tange Laboratory. In 1960, at the age of 26, he proposed the architectural theory "Metabolism" with Kikutake Kiyonori and others. In 1962, he founded Kisho Kurokawa & Associates. His major works include the Nakagin Capsule Tower Building, the Museum of Modern Art, Saitama, Nagoya City Art Museum, Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art, Wakayama Museum of Modern Art, Fukui City Museum of Art, the New Wing of the Van Gogh Museum (Netherlands), and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Malaysia). He has received numerous awards both domestically and internationally, including the Architectural Institute of Japan Award, the Japan Art Academy Award, and the French Order of Arts and Letters. In 2006, he was designated a Person of Cultural Merit. He passed away in October 2007 at the age of 73. The National Art Center, Tokyo is the last of the many museums designed by Kisho Kurokawa to be completed during his lifetime.
The National Art Center, Tokyo
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - Monday, December 15, 2025
★Present your ticket for the Dynamic Contemporary Artists Exhibition to receive a 100 yen discount on the admission fee.
Table of Contents Link
6.1. Flat section [Size]
1. From entry to exhibition
1. Entry
Approximately 10 to 20 minutes
Please enter after filling in the necessary information
2. Notification of selection results
About 10 days
We will contact you via your registered email address
3. Selected applicants
By the delivery date
Packing and preparation for delivery or pick-up
4. Exhibition
Exhibited at the National Art Center, Tokyo
The names of the selected artists will be published on the website.
2. Information required for entry
1. Artist Information
・Real name
・Artist name
・Age
・Telephone number
・Email address
・Post code
・Address
・Profile *Optional
2. Work information
★Information about each exhibited work
・Image of the work (front image)
・Title (20 characters or less)
・3 main ingredients (20 characters or less)
・Size (cm)
・Web store listing
・Issuance of exhibition certificate
3. Loading and unloading
・Delivery
・Return
・Bring-in
・Takeout
3. Awards and Selections
Grand Prize
Next year's National Art Center, Tokyo (Roppongi, Tokyo)
Dynamic Contemporary Artists Exhibition, Works on Display in Section M
*Participation fees will be covered
Excellence Award
Next year's National Art Center, Tokyo (Roppongi, Tokyo)
Dynamic Contemporary Artists Exhibition, Works on Display in Section S
*Participation fees will be covered
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award
Art Gallery 410 Gallery (Fukuoka/Hakata)
Held a solo exhibition
* Venue fees will be covered
410Gallery Award
Art Gallery 410 Gallery (Fukuoka/Hakata)
Held a solo exhibition
* Venue fees will be covered
Awards, various
・International Artists Award
Dynamic Contemporary Artists Award
Newcomer Award
・Special Award
·others
Award-winning artists
Artist names and works listed on the website
*Works will be posted for one year
Selected (exhibiting) artists
Artist name listed on the website
Announcement of the winning works
The final day and the day before will be announced on our website.
*There will be no award ceremony.
4. Application Guidelines
Exhibition Title
16th Dynamic Contemporary Artists Exhibition
venue
The National Art Center, Tokyo
〒106-8558
7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Exhibition room 2C/2D
Dates
Thursday, November 27th – Sunday, December 7th, 2025
*Closed on Tuesday, December 2nd
Organizer
TORAM General Incorporated Association
Sponsored by
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Genre (all genres)
Flat work
・Painting, calligraphy, photography, digital design, etc.
Solid work
・Video, sculpture, glass, ceramics, spatial design, etc.
theme
freedom
Both abstract and concrete
*Past works available
Eligibility
No restrictions (regardless of age, gender, or nationality)
*Those under 18 years old must have parental consent.
Image Review
Examination fee: Free
*Those who are planning to create a work in the future will be judged using images of their past works (reference works).
*If you are not selected, you will not be charged the participation fee, so please wait for contact from the secretariat.
Application Deadline
Until 8:00 PM on Monday, October 20, 2025
We will contact you within a week of your submission to let you know whether you have been selected.
5. Application categories and participation fees
Application category: New
Those applying for an exhibition hosted by TORAM for the first time
*Those who have been in the exhibition for two years.
Section [ S ] 55,000 yen
Section [ M ] 88,000 yen
Section [ L ] 132,000 yen
Application category: General membership
Exhibitors who have participated in an exhibition hosted by TORAM within the past two years
Section [ S ] 33,000 yen
Section [ M ] 55,000 yen
Section [ L ] 88,000 yen
Application category: TORAM member (paid)
Those who have applied to become TORAM members
Conditions for admission: exhibit at least twice within two years
Section [ S ] 27,500 yen
Section [ M ] 44,000 yen
Section [ L ] 66,000 yen
Each person may apply for up to two plots.
★A portion of the participation fee will be used as sponsorship for the promotion of art and culture.
*Prices listed include tax
6.1. Flat section [size]
Section [S]
Height x Width x Depth
Within 100 x 100 x 10 cm
Section [M]
Height x Width x Depth
Within 200 x 200 x 20 cm
Section [L]
Height x Width x Depth
Within 300 x 300 x 30 cm
★How to use within the section size
・Up to two works can be exhibited
・The size of the work is free
※Size including frame
6.2. Solid section [Size]
Section [S]
Height x Width x Depth
Within 100 x 100 x 100 cm
Section [M]
Height x Width x Depth
Within 200 x 200 x 200 cm
Section [L]
Height x Width x Depth
Within 300 x 300 x 300 cm
★How to use within the section size
・Up to two works can be exhibited
・The size of the work is free
*Size excluding display stand
7. About the Exhibition
Exhibition Rules
・Do not use nails or double-sided tape on walls or display stands.
- Unframed, edges will be treated as part of the artwork
・Wall-mounted artworks require a hanging cord
・Remove the glass panel from the frame (acrylic panels are acceptable)
・Equipment must be prepared by each participant (power supply available)
・Exhibition stands are available, but please bring your own stand
・QR codes cannot be displayed
・Distribution of flyers is prohibited in the exhibition room.
- If there are doubts about the originality of the work, the prize may be revoked.
★ About the display of natural objects
・Works that may be prone to insect infestation must be fumigated and treated with insecticide.
- Untreated works cannot be exhibited.
・Items that scatter, are granular, or contain liquid or moisture cannot be exhibited.
★Projector works
★Light artwork
★Sound works
・Lights in the exhibition room cannot be turned off.
・If a darkroom is required, please provide one.
・Wi-Fi・Equipment: Please bring what you need.
・After closing: The power in the venue will be turned off
- Sound: Can be used with headphones or at a volume that can be heard within the area.
・Power on: When making a request to the secretariat, please make sure that the power can be easily operated.
Caption (title card)
This will be prepared by the secretariat.
*The title and ingredients must be within 20 characters.
Venue Receptionist
This will be done by the secretariat.
8.1. Delivery [Delivery Company]
Arrival date of work
Designated as Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Designated as Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Designated as Thursday, November 20, 2025
*Please specify arrival date as soon as possible on the 18th.
*Collection cannot be made at any time other than the specified date and time.
Send your work to
To be included in the selection notification
For those using a delivery company
Shipping: Prepaid
Return: Cash on delivery
※Morning appointment
*No delivery company specified
Those who cannot come on the delivery day
Delivery fee (receiving, unpacking, display): 5,500 yen
Those who cannot come on the removal day
Removal cost (removal, packing, return): 5,500 yen
・Return: About one week after completion (cash on delivery)
・Return slip: Prepared by the secretariat
・Overseas return: International document fee of 5,500 yen will be charged separately
8.2. Delivery [Bringing in]
Bring in date
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 11:00
*You cannot receive the item at any time other than the specified date and time.
Bring in location
The National Art Center, Tokyo
〒106-8558
7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Exhibition room 2D
Bring in procedure
① Check in at the museum
② Meet at the exhibition room at 11:00
③ After confirmation from the secretariat, unpack your work
④ Write your name on the packaging and go to the designated location
→ End
Can help with loading work
Please inform the office on the day of delivery.
・Unpacking and exhibiting works
What to bring: gloves, cutter
9. Export
Date of removal
Sunday, December 7, 2025 18:00
*Pickup is not possible at any time other than the specified date and time.
Dispatch location
The National Art Center, Tokyo
〒106-8558
7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Exhibition room 2D
Those who cannot come to the exhibition venue on the removal day
Removal cost (removal, packing, return): 5,500 yen
・Return: About one week after completion (cash on delivery)
・Return slip: Prepared by the secretariat
・Overseas return: International document fee of 5,500 yen will be charged separately
For those taking items home (removal procedure)
① Enter the exhibition room from the main entrance.
② After the exhibition, take a group photo (optional).
③ Bring the packaging materials from the warehouse to the front of the work
④ Each person packs their work
→ End
Can help with removal work?
Please inform the office on the day of removal.
・Dismantling and packing of works
What to bring: gloves, cutter
10. Large/heavy works
Import/Export
★Large works (total of 3 sides is 250cm or more)
Or heavy works (over 20 kg)
Please arrange for a shipping company to handle the unpacking and return shipping.
Shipping: Prepaid / Return: Cash on delivery *No designated delivery company *Same for sharp or complicated works *Please set up by yourself or arrange for exhibition staff
Delivery date
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 11:00
Date of removal
①December 7, 2025 (Sunday) 18:00
②Monday, December 8, 2025 11:00
The removal date will be coordinated with the secretariat.
Loading/unloading area
The National Art Center, Tokyo
〒106-8558
7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Exhibition room 2D
Delivery company (delivery procedure)
① Check-in at the museum
② Meet at the exhibition room at 11:00
③After confirmation by the secretariat, the work will be unpacked
④ Write your name on the packaging and take it to the designated location
→The End
Removal company (removal procedure)
①From the front entrance to the exhibition room
②After the event, take a group photo (optional)
③Packaging materials are removed from the warehouse and placed in front of the artwork.
④ Each person packs their own work
→The End
11. Sales
Artwork sales
Exhibited works cannot be sold within the museum
The secretariat will handle information about the works currently on display and those posted online, as well as business negotiations. If you decide to purchase an item, you will be able to negotiate at our partner gallery, "410 Gallery," after the exhibition ends.
Contract for the work
A gallery sales certificate will be provided to the purchaser.
・Sales commission: 40% of the artwork price (tax included)
・Electronic payment fee: 5%
・Bank transfer fees: To be borne by each individual
・Certificate issuance: Limited to works priced at 30,000 yen or more (tax included)
★If you do not want to sell your work
Please write "Not for sale" when applying.
12. Please use it for your activities.
★Only for those who wish
① Listing Artworks on 410 WebStore
Per piece: 6,600 yen
・Published for one year after the end of the exhibition
・A sales certificate will be issued to the purchaser upon closing.
・Sales commission 40% (electronic payment + 5%)
・Certificate issuance: Limited to works priced at 30,000 yen or more (tax included)
・No commission fee for sales other than 410
② Issuance of exhibition certificate
One copy per work: 5,500 yen
・Published by 410Gallery
・The tickets will be mailed approximately one month after the exhibition ends.
13. Frequently Asked Questions
14. Entry Form
16th Dynamic Contemporary Artists Exhibition
We will contact you via the email address you provided within about a week of submitting your entry.
【terms of service】
Cancellations must be made within eight days of receiving the notification of selection. A 5,500 yen administrative fee will be charged after that date, and cancellations within one month of the event date will be non-refundable. The copyright of selected works will initially belong to the selected artist. We make no guarantees regarding the quality of this website's system or services, or the completeness, reliability, or usefulness of any information provided by the Association or third parties through this website (including information contained in advertisements displayed online). The Association assumes no responsibility for any damages arising from information or services provided through this website. The Association assumes no responsibility for any disputes between users or third parties regarding information or services provided through this website. The Association assumes no responsibility for any difficulties or impossibility in connecting to this website, or for any incomplete or incomplete provision of some or all services. The Association assumes no responsibility for any accidents during delivery. Furthermore, we will not provide compensation to exhibition users for the exhibitions we provide, except in the event of a natural disaster or other natural disaster that results in the entire exhibition being canceled. The Association shall not be held responsible for any such damage. The structure, terms of use, and address of this website may be changed without notice, and operation of this website may be suspended or discontinued without notice. Regardless of the reason, the Association shall not be liable for any damages arising from such changes, deletions, suspensions, or discontinuation. Third-party websites other than those of the Museum that are linked to or from this website (hereinafter referred to as "linked sites") are managed at the responsibility of the operators of each linked site and are not under the control of the Association. The Association shall not be liable for the content of linked sites or for any damages incurred as a result of their use.