Tokyo Midtown Launches "TOKYO MIDTOWN AWARD 2026", A Competition for Design and Art - Applications Now Open
Tokyo Midtown has opened applications for the "TOKYO MIDTOWN AWARD 2026," its 19th annual competition for design and art, aiming to discover and support emerging creators. The award features two categories, Art and Design, with distinct themes and attractive prizes, including cash and international opportunities.
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Tokyo Midtown (Akasaka, Minato-ku / Operator Representative: Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd.) today announced the opening of applications for the "TOKYO MIDTOWN AWARD 2026" (Tokyo Midtown Award). Now in its 19th year, the "TOKYO MIDTOWN AWARD" is a competition held in two divisions, Design and Art, with the concept of "JAPAN VALUE (new Japanese value, sensibility, and talent)" which Tokyo Midtown aims to create, gather, and continuously broadcast to the world, fostering encounters, support, and collaboration with talented designers and artists. We have also released messages from the judges, so please take a look.
＜Art Competition＞
Theme: Applicant freely sets.
We are seeking site-specific artwork proposals that utilize the location of Tokyo Midtown. Please freely express the message you want to convey from the center of the city to the world and beyond through art, setting your own theme.
Submission Period: April 10 (Fri) – May 11 (Mon)
Grand Prix: 1 Million Yen + Trophy + Invitation to the University of Hawaiʻi Art Program
＜Design Competition＞
Theme: Care
What can be done with the power of design in an era where everyone harbors anxiety.
To be considerate of others – neighbors and strangers alike – requires rich imagination.
We are seeking ideas for "Care" that can slightly soften an uncertain and unstable world.
Submission Period: April 10 (Fri) – June 30 (Tue)
Grand Prix: 1 Million Yen + Trophy + Invitation to Italy, Milan during the "Salone del Mobile.Milano" international furniture fair
For details on application qualifications, methods, etc. regarding each competition, please refer to the official website.
~Catalog summarizing judges' messages and last year's results is also available~
▼ TOKYO MIDTOWN AWARD Official Website
https://www.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/award/
▼ TOKYO MIDTOWN AWARD 2025 Catalog
https://www.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/resources/pdf/award/about/pdf/mta_2025.pdf
＜Art Competition＞
Theme: Applicant freely sets.
We are seeking site-specific artwork proposals that utilize the location of Tokyo Midtown. Please freely express the message you want to convey from the center of the city to the world and beyond through art, setting your own theme.
Submission Period: April 10 (Fri) – May 11 (Mon)
Grand Prix: 1 Million Yen + Trophy + Invitation to the University of Hawaiʻi Art Program
＜Design Competition＞
Theme: Care
What can be done with the power of design in an era where everyone harbors anxiety.
To be considerate of others – neighbors and strangers alike – requires rich imagination.
We are seeking ideas for "Care" that can slightly soften an uncertain and unstable world.
Submission Period: April 10 (Fri) – June 30 (Tue)
Grand Prix: 1 Million Yen + Trophy + Invitation to Italy, Milan during the "Salone del Mobile.Milano" international furniture fair
For details on application qualifications, methods, etc. regarding each competition, please refer to the official website.
~Catalog summarizing judges' messages and last year's results is also available~
▼ TOKYO MIDTOWN AWARD Official Website
https://www.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/award/
▼ TOKYO MIDTOWN AWARD 2025 Catalog
https://www.tokyo-midtown.com/jp/resources/pdf/award/about/pdf/mta_2025.pdf