170 Young Creators Gather at Spiral (Minami-Aoyama). Ticket Sales for Art Festival 'SICF27' During Golden Week Begin on ArtSticker
The art festival 'SICF27,' featuring 170 groups of young creators, will be held at Spiral in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo. Ticket sales have started on the ArtSticker platform, operated by The Chain Museum. This is a significant event for discovering and supporting new talent in the art world.
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The Chain Museum Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Masamichi Toyama) has announced the implementation of its art communication platform 'ArtSticker' ticketing system for the art festival 'SICF27 (The 27th Spiral Independent Creators Festival),' hosted by Spiral (Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo) from May 1st to 6th, 2026.
## What is SICF (Spiral Independent Creators Festival)?
This is an art festival that Spiral has been holding continuously since 2000. Last year, it recorded 10,000 visitors. Aimed at discovering, nurturing, and supporting young artists, it consists of two sections: the 'EXHIBITION' section (100 groups) and the 'MARKET' section (70 groups). A diverse range of creators, selected through an open call without restrictions on genre or age, will gather, and their fresh sensibilities will adorn Spiral.
This year, a total of 170 up-and-coming creators, selected from over 440 applicants in both sections, will assemble.
**EXHIBITION Section:** Free-form expressions that are not bound by existing frameworks, such as sculptures, installations, paintings, and photographs, will be developed over two periods.
**MARKET Section:** Works that enrich daily life, such as crafts, accessories, and fashion, will be exhibited and sold. This is a valuable opportunity to purchase works directly from the creators.
At the end of the festival, various awards such as the 'Audience Award' and 'Grand Prix,' selected by visitor votes and judges, will be presented to support the next steps of creators who will lead the next generation.
## What is SICF (Spiral Independent Creators Festival)?
This is an art festival that Spiral has been holding continuously since 2000. Last year, it recorded 10,000 visitors. Aimed at discovering, nurturing, and supporting young artists, it consists of two sections: the 'EXHIBITION' section (100 groups) and the 'MARKET' section (70 groups). A diverse range of creators, selected through an open call without restrictions on genre or age, will gather, and their fresh sensibilities will adorn Spiral.
This year, a total of 170 up-and-coming creators, selected from over 440 applicants in both sections, will assemble.
**EXHIBITION Section:** Free-form expressions that are not bound by existing frameworks, such as sculptures, installations, paintings, and photographs, will be developed over two periods.
**MARKET Section:** Works that enrich daily life, such as crafts, accessories, and fashion, will be exhibited and sold. This is a valuable opportunity to purchase works directly from the creators.
At the end of the festival, various awards such as the 'Audience Award' and 'Grand Prix,' selected by visitor votes and judges, will be presented to support the next steps of creators who will lead the next generation.