Call for Entries: 3rd Kanagawa Tomoiki Art Exhibition ~Living and Expressing~

Submissions are now open from July 9 (Thursday) for the '3rd Kanagawa Tomoiki Art Exhibition ~Living and Expressing~', to be held from October 30 (Friday) to November 8 (Sunday).

We welcome enthusiastic applications from everyone.

Why not create your artwork this summer?

1 Submission Period

July 9, Reiwa 8 (Thursday) to September 14 (Monday)

2 Eligibility

Individuals with disabilities who reside, work, study, or attend facilities in Kanagawa Prefecture.

(Note) A disability certificate is not required.

3 How to Apply

Please review the application guidelines posted on the prefectural website and apply via the dedicated online form.

URL: https://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/docs/m8u/tomoikiart2026.html

4 Exhibition Overview

Dates

October 30 (Friday), Reiwa 8 to November 8 (Sunday)

Venue

2nd Floor Space, Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse No. 1 (1-1-1 Shinko, Naka Ward, Yokohama)

Number of Exhibits

Approximately 300 two-dimensional and three-dimensional works (including award-winning and invited facility exhibits)

Admission

Free

Additional Information

Professional art curators will design the exhibition to maximize the appeal of each artwork. Additionally, workshops designed to be enjoyable for all are planned, reflecting the principles of the 'Kanagawa Charter for Living Together' and person-centered disability welfare perspectives.

(Note) For details on the results of the 2nd Kanagawa Tomoiki Art Exhibition ~Living and Expressing~, please visit the following URL:

URL: https://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/docs/m8u/tomoikiart2025.html

5 Awards

The following awards will be presented from among the exhibited works:

Award Category

Selection Method

Grand Prize, Second Prize

Selected by consensus of the jury panel

Kanagawa Prefectural Governor's Award

Selected by the Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture

Jury Special Prize

Selected individually by each jury member

Tomoiki Award

Selected through discussion between the prefecture and representatives of local disability art organizations, based on strong emotional impact and the artist's message

Audience Award

Selected by visitor voting

Additional sponsor and corporate awards are also planned.

6 Jury Members (5, in alphabetical order)

Hiroko Kato

Special Director, Hiratsuka City Museum

Ryoko Kobayashi

Actor / Representative Director, AGRIKO Co., Ltd.

Camuyu Sein

Director, General Incorporated Association for Disability Independence Promotion / Talent (residing in Chigasaki City)

Hiroaki Nakatsugawa

Artist / Art Director, Representative of Rasco Laboratory for Expressive Activities

Yuki Yoshida

Contemporary Artist / Artist

7 Additional Information

Further exhibition details will be announced sequentially on the prefectural website.

Prefectural Website: '3rd Kanagawa Tomoiki Art Exhibition ~Living and Expressing~'

URL: https://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/docs/m8u/tomoikiart2026.html

A press briefing with detailed information is scheduled for late September.