Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The 36th All Japan Art Salon Painting Grand Prize Exhibition accepts painting submissions from Japan residents with no age limit. Entry costs ¥16,500 ($104). The Grand Prize winner receives ¥300,000 ($1,888), exhibition at the National Art Center in Tokyo, and press coverage; approximately 850+ works are selected for display. Deadline: October 9, 2026.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. October 9, 2026
“October 9, 2026 (Friday) for advance application (by mail). October 16, 2026 for direct delivery at Osaka venue.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $104 to apply
“16500 JPY (about $104) - verified on the organiser's page 2026-08-24”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Grand Prize (MEXT Minister's Award) 300,000 JPY (about $1,888) + exhibition and press coverage
“Prize money (¥300,000 for Minister of Education Award and Grand Prize; ¥50,000 for Special Awards; none for other categories), Royal Talens oil paint sets, invitation tickets to the exhibition”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Residents of Japan. No age restrictions.
“Residents of Japan”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Judges: For Free Expression Division: Katsuhiko Hibino (artist, Tokyo University of the Arts president), Yuji Yamashita (art critic, Meiji Gakuin University professor), Yoko Yamamoto (copper plate printmaker). For Realistic Expression Division: Tamao Akamatu (painter, Kyoto City University of Arts p”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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