Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 7 September 2026
The Ueno no Mori Museum's 45th annual painting competition accepts entries from Japanese nationals and foreign residents handling domestic shipping. There is no entry fee. Grand prize includes 1.5 million yen and exhibition at the museum and Hakone Open-Air Museum, with deadline December 31, 2026.
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Deadline. December 31, 2026
“February 23, 2027 (submission; works may be physically delivered Feb 22–23, 10:00–16:00)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Named prizes (大賞); exhibition at REAL museums
“Grand Prize: 1.5 million yen + group exhibition + solo exhibition (following year). Excellent Prize (4 works): 500,000 yen + group exhibition. Merit candidates (20) and selected works (80) also recognized.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Exhibition April 29 – May 10, 2027 (planned)
Who can apply. Japanese nationals and foreign residents who can handle submission, shipping, and return procedures within Japan (age and nationality otherwise unrestricted)
How they choose. Juried
“Panel of 7 judges including professors from Tokyo University of the Arts, Kyoto City University of the Arts, Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Design, and curators. Rigorous screening of submissions; winner announced March 5, 2027.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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