Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The 37th Mihama Art Exhibition (2026) in Fukui, Japan accepts all artists. Entry costs 5,000 JPY ($31), with a September 9 deadline. The grand prize is 1,000,000 JPY ($6,295) plus certificate; accepted work displays at two venues in November–December 2026.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 9, 2026
“2026年09月09日 (水) [postmark deadline]”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $31 to apply
“5000 JPY (about $31) - verified on the organiser's page 2026-08-24”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Grand Prize 1,000,000 JPY (about $6,295) + certificate
“Prize money: Grand Prize ¥1,000,000; Fukui Governor Prize ¥100,000; Mihama Mayor Prize ¥100,000; Fukui Newspaper Prize ¥100,000; FBC Prize ¥100,000; Judges' Special Award certificates; 42 honorable mentions.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. No restrictions stated (参加資格: 不問)
How they choose. Juried
“Judges: Hirofumi Adachi (painter), Kazuo Amano (visiting professor, Kanazawa College of Art), Hitoshi Demihara (art critic).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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