Japan
Short Description: The JIA Illustration Award is an annual competition organized by Japan Illustrators’ Association. You can submit hand-painted illustrations, digital works and three-dimensional works. There is no theme. All illustrations must be in JPEG format. All entries must be the original work of the entrant. Application Requirements: Attach your works to the entry form.If you can […]
Short Description Since its opening, Aomori Contemporary Art Centre (ACAC) has conducted an Artist in Residence (AIR) program via open call nearly every year. This year’s open call AIR is intended to provide people involved in a wide range of cultural and artistic pursuits – including artists, curators, and researchers – with an opportunity to […]
With this open call, we would like to invite artists from all over the world to share their Mokuhanga works and bring them together on one platform at beeld.be. Selected artists will be featured in our Mokublad digital #1 issue (July 2025) and make a chance to be exhibited at The Bries Space in Antwerp (Belgium) in 2026. Participation is […]
OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS! TOKYO BIENNALE 2025 “SOCIAL DIVE” Walking through the streets of Tokyo, what kind of places and people will bring us unknown discoveries and creative experiences? We are looking forward to receiving your new “sanpo” art project ideas that match the originality and social engagement of “SOCIAL DIVE,” which is conceptualised as […]
Organizer Information CCA Islands is a Japanese contemporary art institution dedicated to supporting emerging and professional artists, curators, architects, and designers. The organization promotes research and creative activities in contemporary art and culture, providing financial assistance and travel support to foster international exchange and professional development. CCA Islands emphasizes self-directed research, professional growth, and engagement […]
We’re calling for submissions in both free and themed categories. Exceptional creators might even get the chance to debut, guided by actual editors. Short Description The competition is co-organized by Pixiv, a Japanese online platform and social network for artists and Celsys, a Japanese graphics software company. The Global Comic Awards is accepting comic, manga, and webtoon submissions from […]
Nikon Small World Photo and Video Competition
Brief Description Villa Kujoyama is a prestigious artist residency in Kyoto, Japan, aimed at French and Japanese artists. The program provides 4 to 6-month residencies for artists and researchers to develop original projects connected to Japan and engage with local communities. Information & Application Details Deadline: March 5, 2025 Residency Period: 2026 (4–6 months) Location: […]
Organizer Information The Hiiibrand organization is a professional platform dedicated to the promotion of global creative talent. Since its inception in 2012, it has hosted twelve successful editions of the Hiii Illustration International Awards, receiving over 40,000 entries from 100 countries. The awards are recognized as a highly authoritative and credible benchmark in the global […]