Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The 60th memorial exhibition organized by Sosaku Kaijin Kyokai accepts submissions until September 5, 2026. Entry costs 8,000 JPY with no stated eligibility restrictions. Selected works are exhibited, and the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award is given.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 5, 2026
“Registration deadline: September 5, 2026 (Saturday), must arrive. Delivery date: September 10 (Thursday) 9:30-16:30”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. 8,000 JPY entry (page-verified 2026-08-24). Recorded in yen; not c (currency unconfirmed)
“8,000 JPY entry (page-verified 2026-08-24). Recorded in yen; not converted, so it is left out of the USD fee figures.”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Recognition (文部科学大臣賞)
“Exhibition display at Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art; no monetary support stated”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. No restrictions stated (参加資格：不問)
“No restrictions stated (参加資格：不問)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Judges: Sosaku Kaijin Kyokai review panel plus external judges”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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