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Open Call for 2026 ITAMI International Craft Exhibition
- Who Can Apply: Open to international artists; both individual and group entries welcome
- The Focus: Craft works centered on Japanese sake vessels and sake cup stands (Shuki Shuhaidai), completed within the last two years
- The Funding: Grand Prix ¥500,000; multiple awards ranging from ¥50,000 to ¥400,000; application fee ¥13,000 (¥8,000 for artists 25 or under)
- Key Requirements: Works must be original, unpublished, and not previously exhibited or sold; total artwork price plus shipping and insurance must be under ¥200,000; physical artwork submission required by August 9, 2026
DeadlineFriday, July 24, 2026
AwardGrand Prix: ¥500,000; 2nd Best Overall Award: ¥400,000; Itami Award: ¥350,000; Gold Award: ¥250,000; Awards for Promising Talent: ¥200,000 each (2 awards); Best Material Award: ¥100,000; Juries' Choice: ¥50,000
Application fee$13,000
Program datesNov 14, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026
LocationItami, Hyogo
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinescraft, sake vessel design, functional ceramics, metalwork, glass art, lacquerware, textile art
Application notesWorks must be completed within the last two years (after September 2024). Submissions must not have been previously presented at other open calls, competitions, or exhibitions, or sold/commercially distributed. No specific size restrictions, but works must be structurally sound for display, storage, and transportation. Display accessories or supplementary materials not permitted during judging. Physical artwork delivery required between July 28 and August 9, 2026 via EMS or air parcel with prepaid transport insurance. Results announced August 30, 2026 (provisional). Award ceremony November 14, 2026.
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