Call for Entries: 5th Sake Label Contest! Art Meets Sake
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- Call for Entries: 5th Sake Label Contest! Art Meets Sake
- Bansui Gallery in Miyagi Prefecture has begun accepting entries for the 5th Sake Label Contest, sponsored by Ichinokura. The contest invites participants aged 20 or over with ties to Miyagi to design bottle labels that function as interior decor. Winning designs will be exhibited, sold, and used on actual sake bottles.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 11, 2026
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Bansui Gallery in Miyagi Prefecture has begun accepting entries for the 5th Sake Label Contest, sponsored by Ichinokura. The contest invites participants aged 20 or over with ties to Miyagi to design bottle labels that function as interior decor. Winning designs will be exhibited, sold, and used on actual sake bottles.
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- Call for Entries: 5th Sake Label Contest! Art Meets Sake (June 11, 2026), PR Times
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- June 11, 2026
Bansui Gallery in Miyagi Prefecture has begun accepting entries for the 5th Sake Label Contest, sponsored by Ichinokura. The contest invites participants aged 20 or over with ties to Miyagi to design bottle labels that function as interior decor. Winning designs will be exhibited, sold, and used on actual sake bottles.
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Winning entries will be exhibited and sold as original artworks at an exhibition held at Bansui Gallery starting November 17, 2026. Sake featuring the winning designs on their labels will also be sold via Ichinokura's official online store. The deadline for entries is August 31, 2026 (Monday). Entries are accepted in two categories: (1) Theme Category: "Bottles as Interior Decor" and (2) Open Category.
Techniques such as watercolor, oil painting, Japanese painting, printmaking, calligraphy, illustration, CG, sculpture, and crafts are permitted. Generative AI works are not allowed. Entries must be unpublished and available for sale.
Applications can be submitted via mail, fax, email, in-person at Bansui Gallery, or via Google Forms. A preliminary image review will be conducted.
◆ Contest Overview
・Eligibility: Age 20 or over, resident of or connected to Miyagi Prefecture.
・Entry Fee: 1,500 JPY for 1 point, 2,500 JPY for 2, 3,500 JPY for 3, 4,500 JPY for 4.
・Categories: (1) "Bottles as Interior Decor", (2) Open Category.
・Application Period: June 9, 2026 – August 31, 2026.
・Awards: Bansui Gallery Award (3 winners, selected from finalists).
・Exhibition/Sale: November 17, 2026 – November 22, 2026 at Bansui Gallery.
Inquiries: Bansui Gallery
Tel: +81-22-713-6230 (11:00-19:00, Closed Mondays)
Email: bansuig@coral.ocn.ne.jp
URL: https://www.bansui-gallery.com/
FAQ
What is the submission deadline for the 5th Alcohol Label Contest?
The submission period is from June 9, 2026 (Tuesday) to August 31, 2026 (Monday), with postmarks on the deadline date being accepted.
Is there an age restriction for eligibility?
Yes, anyone who is 20 years old or older and resides in Miyagi Prefecture or has a connection to Miyagi can apply.
Are there any restrictions on the genre of the works that can be submitted?
The genres and methods of expression are free, including watercolor, oil painting, Japanese painting, printmaking, calligraphy, illustration, CG, sculpture, and crafts. However, works created by generative AI are not allowed.
How will the winning works be utilized?
The winning works will be displayed and sold at the exhibition held at Bansen Gallery. The alcohol with the winning labels will be sold through Ichizokura's direct online store.
How can I apply?
Fill out the required fields on the designated application form and submit it by mail, fax, email, in person at the gallery, or via Google Form. A separate entry fee is required.