Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Artcomplex Center of Tokyo runs ACT novae 2026, a juried competition open to artists 18 and older with no stated nationality restrictions. The entry fee is 10,000 JPY ($63). The grand prize includes 30,000 JPY ($189) and a solo exhibition at the venue; deadline is October 12, 2026.
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Deadline. October 12, 2026
“Submission deadline: October 12, 2026, 19:00. Statement submission: October 26. Physical delivery: November 9, 12:00–15:00.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $63 to apply
“10000 JPY (about $63) - verified on the organiser's page 2026-08-24”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. 30,000 JPY (about $189) + a solo exhibition at The Artcomplex Center of Tokyo
“Grand prize: ¥30,000 stipend + solo exhibition at The Artcomplex Center of Tokyo.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Exhibition runs November 11–15, 2026.
Who can apply. 18 years or older. No nationality or residency restrictions stated.
“No nationality or residency restrictions stated”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Judged by three panelists: Jinen Kanno (JINEN GALLERY representative), Kana Otsuki (contemporary artist), Mika Imaru-oka (ACT representative). Winners announced November 15, 2026.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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