Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The 4th Dyslexia Art Competition 2026, organized by NPO Edge, accepts submissions from dyslexic individuals ages 8–18 of any nationality. Entry is free, with a deadline of August 31, 2026. The prize is ¥20,000; parental consent is required for minors, and winners must be able to receive payment in Japan.
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Deadline. August 31, 2026
“August 31, 2026 (Monday) - pre-registration deadline, must arrive by this date.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. 20000
“Prize money: ¥20,000 (grand prize), ¥10,000 (2 excellence awards), ¥5,000 (4 merit awards).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Dyslexic individuals (diagnosis not required); ages 8-18 (or grades 3-12 in Japanese schools); international school students ages 8-18 eligible; any nationality/residency; must be able to receive prize money in Japan; parental consent requi
How they choose. Juried
“Judges: Yuuhi Shimomura, Toritsuji Channel DIY Karubi, Sukeu Saito.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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