Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The 39th MBC Thumb Hole Art Exhibition accepts submissions in specified formats across multiple visual media. Entry costs $3,000 with a September 1, 2026 deadline. The grand prize is ¥100,000 (approximately $700 USD), with no stated age or experience restrictions.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 1, 2026
“September 1, 2026 (Tuesday) - advance registration deadline, must arrive by this date.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $3000 entry (page-verified) (currency unconfirmed)
“$3000 entry (page-verified)”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Grand Prize ¥100,000 (approx. $700 USD)
“Prize money: Grand Prize ¥100,000 (1 work); MBC Award ¥50,000 (1 work); Selection ¥10,000 each (5 works); multiple other awards with smaller or unspecified prizes. Exhibition invitation tickets (3 per submitter) provided.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. No age or experience restrictions stated. Appears open to all.
How they choose. Juried
“Panel of 4 judges: Masatoshi Iwai (Kagoshima Prefectural Art Association Chairman, Nika-kai Board Member), Toshiyuki Komai (Japanese painter), Hideichi Nobeshi (graphic designer), Mariko Inaba (Kagoshima City Art Museum Curator).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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