Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 7 September 2026
The 27th Uno Yukimura Prize National Calligraphy Exhibition accepts calligraphy submissions in general and student divisions. General division: university students and above. Student division: middle and high school students only. Entry fee is approximately $1000 USD with a ¥100,000 award for the named prize. Deadline: September 8, 2026.
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Deadline. September 8, 2026
“September 8, 2026 (Tuesday) – must arrive by this date”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $1000 to apply
“1000 entry (page-verified amount, currency unconfirmed)”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. ¥100,000 named award
“Prize money for top award winners: General division highest award 100,000 yen; student division awards include book gift cards. No housing, studio, or travel support mentioned.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. General division: university students and above. Student division: middle and high school students only. Nationality/residency not specified; appears open to all.
How they choose. Juried
“Judged by: Nakahara Shiken (Keisei-kai President, Mainichi Shodo-kai Board Member), Maruo Kamaji (Keisei-kai Director, Mainichi Shodo-kai Councilor), Okamoto Masashi (Keisei-kai Vice President, Mainichi Shodo-kai Councilor), Sawada Hiroshi (External judge, Takumi Publishing CEO)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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