International Open Exhibition
Judging fee: Free
Call for Art works
Art Animal Exhibition #1
First half
March 6th (Thursday) - March 9th (Sunday), 2025
Late Period
March 13th (Thursday) - March 16th (Sunday), 2025
* Applications are accepted for both the first and second semesters.
Organized by: Art Gallery 410 Gallery (Hakata, Fukuoka)
Sponsor: TORAM Space Arts Association
Application Deadline
Until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2025
*We will notify you of the results of your entry within about a week.
What is the Art Animal Exhibition?
Animal-themed artwork exhibition
Each artist will exhibit their own image of an animal.
We are looking for a wide range of realistic and cute works of animals, reptiles, dinosaurs, etc. In the past, we have exhibited many works that are not actually animals, such as those that are reminiscent of animals. The theme is each person's idea of an animal.
We are looking forward to seeing not only the animals themselves, but also any animal you have in mind.
Art Gallery 410Gallery
Fukuoka Connects with Asia
Located in the heart of Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kamikawabata-cho in Hakata Ward is a historic area that has long flourished as a trading center, and is also the central venue for events such as the Hakata Dontaku Port Festival in May and the Hakata Gion Yamakasa in July.
410 Gallery is located in Kawabata Shopping Arcade, the center of trade, festivals, and commerce, a two-minute walk from the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum. It is on the fourth floor of a nearly 50-year-old vintage building and is a gallery that has attracted attention from art fans and those involved in the arts with its concept of "a pure white space created to display works of art."
From entry to exhibition
01
Entry
10 to 20 minutes
Prepare the image, size, and main materials of the work in advance
02
Notification of selection results
1 to 2 weeks
We will contact you via your registered email address
03
Notification of selection
By the date of the event
Please let us know if you are preparing to exhibit your work or if you have completed your work.
04
Exhibition
Exhibition
Exhibition of selected works. The office will be present at the exhibition.
05
Announcement of the Winners
During the exhibition
The winners and selections will be announced on the website.
Information
1. Prizes and exhibit benefits
3. Section size
5. Sales
6. Exhibition
7. Delivery
8. Carrying out
10. Entry form
1. Awards and Exhibition Benefits
●Grand Prize
①Exhibit work at the next Dynamic Contemporary Artists Exhibition at the National Art Center, Tokyo (Roppongi, Tokyo)
(We will cover the S section participation fee)
② The names and works of the artists (prize-winning and selected artists) will be published on our website
* Works will be posted for one year
●Excellent Award
The artist's name and work will be published on our website (Award-winning and Selected Artists)
* Works will be posted for one year
About the Selections
Those whose works are selected (exhibited) will have their names published on our website (Award-winning and Selected Artists).
Announcement of the Winners
The winning works will be announced on the (Winning and Selected Artists) page of our website during the exhibition period.
*There will be no awards ceremony.
●Sales certificate
When a work is purchased at a gallery or our online store, a 410Gallery sales certificate will be issued and handed over to the customer.
2. Application Guidelines
Genre (All genres)
Two-dimensional works (paintings, wall artworks, etc.)
Three-dimensional (three-dimensional/spatial modeling)
theme
animal
Both abstract and concrete
*Unpublished and past works are acceptable
Eligibility
No restrictions (regardless of age, gender, or nationality)
*Those under 18 years old require parental confirmation.
Judging:Image Review
Judging fee: Free
*Those who are planning to create a work in the future will be judged based on images of their past works (reference works).
Notification of selection results
After submitting your entry, you will be notified by email within about a week as to whether or not you have been selected.
*If you are not selected, your participation fee will not be charged, so please wait for contact from the secretariat.
Cancellation Policy
*If you wish to cancel, please do so within 8 days of receiving the email notifying you that you have been selected. If you cancel more than 8 days after receiving the email notifying you that you have been selected, we will charge you a 5,500 yen administrative fee. If you cancel within one month of the event date, we will not refund your participation fee as we need to prepare the exhibition space. If you decline after receiving the email notifying you that you have been selected, your entry will be cancelled.
3. Section size
Flat (Solid)
Height x width x depth (Solid/depth) within cm
Flat ( Solid)
Within 45 x 45 x 5 (45) cm
How to use partitions
*The size of the work can be freely determined as long as it fits within the plot size.
*Up to two items can be displayed within the area size
*Size of flat works includes frame
*The size of the three-dimensional work does not include the display stand.
4. Participation Fee
First period: one plot per person
*Up to two items can be displayed within the area size.
1 Section: 5,500 yen
Second term: one section per person
*Up to two items can be displayed within the area size.
1 Section: 5,500 yen
Those who will be exhibiting in both the first and second periods
Please enter separately for the first and second semesters.
* Entries with the same work will not be accepted.
5.Sales
Contract for the work
*If we negotiate with you and a contract is concluded, we will hand over the work to you with a gallery sales certificate from Art Gallery 410 Gallery. We will charge you 40% of the work price (tax included) as an administrative sales fee for issuing the gallery sales certificate.
*Electronic payments incur a 5% fee.
*Transfer fees must be borne by the individual.
Online store work listing
Publication fee: 5,500 yen (tax included) per work
Your work will be displayed (for one year) on the online store on our gallery website.
*Only those who have exhibited and wish to be listed will be listed.
*The works displayed can be sold elsewhere. We do not charge a sales commission for purchases made outside of 410Gallery. If a customer inquires about a work, we will contact you to confirm whether the work is available. Works purchased through 410Gallery require a sales commission. Please see [Purchasing a Work].
6. About the Exhibition
About the Exhibition
*Frameless is acceptable. Please treat the edges as part of the work.
*Wall artworks will have hanging cords attached to the back.
*Please remove the glass frame. Acrylic is acceptable.
*Please prepare the equipment necessary for your work (power cord, etc.)
*Power outlets are located on the floor of the exhibition room.
*There are display stands for three-dimensional works in the exhibition room, but please bring your own dedicated stand.
*For works that require layout, please attach instructions (free format).
*For special exhibits or works weighing over 20 kg, we ask that exhibition staff be provided.
*Please fumigate any artwork using driftwood, dried flowers, etc.
*If there are any doubts about the originality of the winning entry after selection, the entry may be revoked.
*Distributing flyers or other such activities is prohibited within the exhibition hall.
[Important] Regarding the display of natural objects
It is a gallery rule that items that may be susceptible to insect infestation cannot be exhibited.
*Works containing driftwood, dried flowers, dried leaves, bones, grains, sand, etc. (granular materials), fluff (things that scatter), etc. must be fumigated or treated with insecticide. Works that have not been treated cannot be exhibited.
* Ready-made products are acceptable (if they have been treated, please write "treated" in the comments section)
Advance preparation of the work
Please attach a sticker (free format) with the title, artist name, and real name written on it to the back of your work or in a visible place on the packaging.
Captions and Title Cards
This will be prepared by the secretariat.
* Titles, artist names, etc. must be no more than 20 characters.
*If your entry is more than 20 characters and will not fit in the caption, please consult with the secretariat.
Venue Receptionist
This will be done by the secretariat.
7. Delivery
Date and time of arrival of the work /date and time of direct delivery
First half
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 11:00
Late Period
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 11:00
*Please check your winning notification email for details.
*Works cannot be received on any other days except the delivery day.
For those using a delivery company
Shipping: Prepaid
Return: Cash on delivery
※Morning appointment
*No delivery company specified
*For shipments from overseas, please arrange delivery at least two months before the application deadline.
Those who cannot come to the venue on the delivery day
The office will handle receipt, unpacking, and display of the items.
Please select [Request to the Secretariat] for delivery work on the entry form.
Delivery fee: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Destination and direct delivery location of works
〒812-0026
Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, Hakata Ward, Kamikawabata-cho 11-8
Kawabata Chuo Building 4th floor
Art Gallery 410Gallery
Delivery Procedure
① Confirm reception with the secretariat at the gallery
②After unpacking the work, lean it against the wall
3) Check the name of the packaging material and place it in the designated place → End
*For details on how to bring in your items, please check the "Information for Exhibitors" section on our website.
* If you would like someone else to bring the item, please contact the office in advance.
Can help with loading and unloading
*Please inform the office on the day of delivery.
12:00 - 13:00: Lunch break
13:00 - 18:00: Exhibition work
What to bring: gloves, cutter , mending tape, magic marker
Work details: Unpacking artwork delivered by vendors, setting up exhibits, title cards, and display stands, sorting empty boxes, putting away tools, etc.
8. Carrying out
Date and time of removal
First half
Sunday, March 9, 2025 18:00
Late Period
Sunday, March 16, 2025 18:00
*Please check your winning notification email for details.
*Works cannot be picked up on any other days except the removal day.
Those who cannot come to the exhibition venue on the removal day
The office will handle removal, packing and return of the items.
Please select [Request to the Secretariat] for removal work on the entry form .
Removal fee: 3,300 yen (tax included)
※Return: Cash on delivery
*Return slips will be prepared by the secretariat.
*If you are returning the item overseas, a removal fee and an additional 5,500 yen for preparing the international shipping documents will be required.
Dispatch location
〒812-0026
Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City, Hakata Ward, Kamikawabata-cho 11-8
Kawabata Chuo Building 4th floor
Art Gallery 410Gallery
Unloading Procedure
①Enter the gallery by 6:00 p.m.
② Place each artist's packaging materials in front of their work.
③ Packing each person's work → End
*For details on how to remove your items, please check the [Information for Exhibitors] section on our website.
*If you would like someone else to collect the item, please contact the office in advance.
Can help with removal work
*If you are able to help, please let the office know on the day of removal.
17:00 - 20:00: Dismantling
What to bring: gloves, cutter , magic marker, duct tape
Work details: Packing works delivered by contractors, removing exhibits, title cards, and display stands, cleaning up tools, etc.
9. Frequently Asked Questions
Q1 I'm thinking of exhibiting my work at a gallery for the first time. What are the judging criteria?
A: Due to the nature of the gallery, we cannot accept exhibits that contain water, fire, natural objects, or dangerous items, but we would like to exhibit as many works as possible. Please apply first.
Q2: You say all genres are acceptable, but are any works acceptable?
A: Recently, the number of genres has increased. We are accepting submissions in all genres, including mixed media.
Q3 What kind of gallery is 410Gallery?
A: As well as providing opportunities to sell your work, we also work with the spatial art group TORAM to create opportunities to exhibit your work at international art museums.
Q4 Can I include a description of my work and my profile?
A: Posters cannot be posted inside the exhibition room, but A4 size posters can be placed at the entrance to the venue.
Q5 My work requires a layout. Can you handle the exhibition?
A Please attach the layout instructions to the email sent to the secretariat. For complex layouts, please either do the layout yourself or have exhibition staff prepare it.
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