Call for entries for international open call exhibition
Would you like to exhibit your work in a gallery?
Long-term exhibition lasting approximately two weeks
The Shape of Things Exhibition #1
"GRAND OPEN EXHIBITION"
We are seeking works that focus on form. This exhibition is themed around images that arise from everyday "shapes," such as the forms of buildings, vases, and plates. Please exhibit works that focus on form, whether solid, soft, or silhouette.
Organized by: Art Gallery 410GALLERY
410 Gallery brings together artists from Japan and abroad, offering an art space where diverse works resonate with one another. It's a place for artists to challenge themselves and grow, and a place of "discovery" where visitors can encounter new talents and values. It's a gallery open to the world where you can enjoy art not just by "looking" at it, but by "feeling, thinking, and connecting" with it as an "experience."
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Exhibition venue: 410Gallery PLUS
410Gallery PLUS is located in Hakata-Kawabata, the heart of Fukuoka and a famous tourist destination, just a two-minute walk from the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum. Situated on a street in a bustling area where over 10,000 people pass through on weekdays and over 20,000 on weekends, it has opened as 410Gallery's second location. Taking advantage of its street-level location, the entrance is bright and open to welcome many visitors, while the semi-basement at the back offers a spacious and tranquil space reminiscent of an art museum. It is an open gallery that values the "accidental entrance" where passersby can casually encounter artwork in their daily lives.
In 2026, we will be giving away original tote bags exclusive to the exhibiting artists.
Thanks to your support, 410Gallery has reached its 10th anniversary.
We express our sincere gratitude for your support and participation up to now.
Therefore, as a token of our gratitude to all the artists who exhibited their works, we will be giving them original tote bags.
This is a rare item, available only in 2026.
Be sure to get your hands on our 10th anniversary commemorative tote bag!
Table of Contents Links
1. Awards and Honorable Mentions
2. From entry to return of artwork
3. Information required for entry
4. Application Guidelines
5. Participation fee
6. Flat Section
7. Solid Section
8. About the Exhibition
9. Loading in and loading out
10. About Sales
11. Limited to exhibiting artists
12. Frequently Asked Questions
13. Entry Form
1. Awards and Honorable Mentions
Grand Prize
The National Art Center, Tokyo (Roppongi, Tokyo)
Exhibiting artwork at the "Dynamic Contemporary Artists" exhibition.
*We will cover the costs for section 100.
Excellence Award
The National Art Center, Tokyo (Roppongi, Tokyo)
Exhibiting artwork at the "Dynamic Contemporary Artists" exhibition.
*We will cover the costs for section 30.
410Gallery Award
410Gallery FUKUOKA (Fukuoka, Hakata)
Solo exhibition
*We will cover the venue costs.
Other Awards
・Exhibition Award
・International Artist Award
・Special Awards and Others
Award-winning artists
Artist name and artwork to be posted on the website
*Works will be displayed for one year.
Selected (exhibited) artists
Artist names are listed on the website.
2. From entry to return of artwork
1. Entry
Approximately 10 to 20 minutes
Please fill in the required information and submit your entry.
2. Notification of Selection Results
About a week
We will contact you at the email address you registered.
3. Winners
By the delivery date
Packing, shipping, or bringing in artwork
4. Holding an exhibition
Artwork to be exhibited at 410GALLERY PLUS
The names of the winning artists will be posted on the website.
5. Announcement of Award-Winning Works
Announced during the event
Award-winning works will be posted on the website.
6. Exhibition ends
Return of artwork
If you choose to send it by mail, it will be returned in about a week.
3. Information required for entry
1. Artist Information
・Real name
・Phonetic readings (Japanese only)
・Artist name
・Date of birth
・Telephone number
・Email address
・Post code
・Address
・Profile (Optional)
2. Work Information
・Image of the artwork (front view)
・Title (20 characters or less)
・Main ingredients (20 characters or less)
・Size (cm)
・Works posted on the 410 web store
・Issuance of exhibition certificate
3. Loading in and loading out
・Delivery
・Return
・Bring your own
・Takeaway
4. Application Guidelines
Exhibition Title
The Shape of Things Exhibition #1
Exhibition period
2026
October 31st (Sat) - November 16th (Mon)
Closed on Wednesdays
venue
410Gallery PLUS
812-0026
11-275 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Organizer
Art Gallery 410GALLERY
Sponsorship
General incorporated association Spatial art TORAM
Eligibility
No restrictions (regardless of age, gender, or nationality)
*Parental verification is required for those under 18 years old.
About the work
Whether concrete or abstract
*We accept submissions of past works and works previously published elsewhere, not just new works.
*Participation is also possible for exhibition only (not for sale).
Genre (All Genres)
Flat section: Wall-mounted artwork
(Painting in general)
Oil painting, watercolor, acrylic, Japanese painting, printmaking, calligraphy, ink painting, photography, pencil, crafts, metalwork, pen, wire, crayons, pastels, design, digital art, nail art, glass, paper cutting, resin, metalwork, dyeing, embroidery, thread art, textiles, illustration/relief, giclée printing, AI generation, mixed media, etc.
Solid section: Freestanding artwork
(General aspects of sculpting)
Sculpture, casting, ceramics, metal, plaster, clay, crafts, mortar, objects, jewelry, wax, paper/textiles, glass, resin, fake materials, figurines, 3D printing, mixed media, video, spatial design, installations, etc.
*We accept all genres and materials, not just those listed above.
Judging will be based on the artwork images.
Application fee: Free
- For those who are creating a work from now on, we will accept entries based on past works (reference works).
*If you are not selected, you will not be charged a participation fee.
Application deadline
Monday, October 11, 2026
We will contact you regarding your application status within approximately one week of receiving your entry.
For applicants from overseas
Application deadline: Up to one month before the deadline date.
Please check the "Exhibiting from Overseas" page before submitting your entry.
5. Participation fee
Many visitors, long-term exhibition
A street-level gallery in a bustling downtown area, where more than 10,000 people pass through on weekdays and more than 20,000 on weekends.
Many people both in Japan and abroad can view my work.
★Up to two works can be displayed within the designated area.
Section [ 30 ] 22,000 yen
Section [ 50 ] 33,000 yen
Section [ 100 ] 55,000 yen
Section [ 200 ] 99,000 yen
One section per person.
All prices shown include tax.
★A portion of the participation fee will be used as a sponsorship for the promotion of arts and culture.
6. Flat Section
(including frame size)
Section [ 30 ]
Height × Width × Depth
Within 30 x 30 x 3 cm
Section [ 50 ]
Height × Width × Depth
Within 50 x 50 x 5 cm
Section [ 100 ]
Height × Width × Depth
Within 100 x 100 x 10 cm
Section [ 200 ]
Height × Width × Depth
Within 200 x 200 x 20 cm
7. Solid Section
(size excluding display stand)
Section [ 30 ]
Height × Width × Depth
Within 30 x 30 x 30 cm
Section [ 50 ]
高さ × 横幅 × 奥行
50 × 50 × 50 cm 以内
Section [ 100 ]
Height × Width × Depth
Within 100 × 100 × 100 cm
Section [ 200 ]
Height × Width × Depth
Within 200 x 200 x 200 cm
8. About the Exhibition
Exhibition rules
・Do not use nails or double-sided tape on walls or display stands.
・Frame not required; edges will be treated as part of the artwork.
・Wall-mounted artwork requires a hanging string.
・Remove the glass from the picture frame (acrylic is acceptable).
・Participants must bring their own equipment (power supply available).
・Display stands are provided; please bring your own dedicated stand.
・Displaying QR codes is not permitted.
・Distribution of flyers is prohibited inside the exhibition hall.
・If there are doubts about the originality of the work, the award may be revoked.
Works of video, light, and sound
・The lights in the exhibition rooms cannot be turned off.
・Please provide a darkroom if needed.
・Wi-Fi etc.: Please bring anything you need.
・Please prepare a 5-meter extension cord.
・After closing time: The power to the venue will be turned off.
・Audio: Can be used with headphones or at a volume that is audible within the designated area.
・Power-on: Please make sure the operation is easy to perform when requesting assistance from the secretariat.
▼Regarding the display of natural objects
・Works that may attract insects must be fumigated and treated with insecticide.
・Unprocessed works cannot be exhibited.
・Items that are prone to scattering, granular, or contain liquids or moisture cannot be displayed.
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*This will be created by our staff.
Contents
・Artist name
・Title (20 characters or less)
・Selling price or not for sale
Venue reception
*This will be done by our staff.
Please ask a staff member for an artist pass upon your arrival at the gallery.
I am very much looking forward to you being able to see the exhibited works.
9. Delivery [Delivery Company]
Delivery date / Artwork arrival date
Thursday, October 29, 2026 11:00
Delivery carrier: Morning delivery specified
Removal date
Monday, November 16, 2026 15:00
For those using a delivery service
Shipping: Prepaid
Return: Cash on Delivery
*No specific shipping carrier is designated.
Address to send your artwork
410Gallery Plus
812-0026
Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Kamikawabata-cho 11 - 275
Those who cannot come on the delivery day
Delivery and setup fee (unpacking and display): 4,400 yen
Those who cannot come on the day of removal
Removal service fee (packing and return): 4,400 yen
- Return shipping: Approximately one week after completion (cash on delivery)
• Return shipping label: Provided by the secretariat
For those bringing their own items (delivery procedure)
① 11:00 Registration begins at the gallery
② 11:30 Unpacking the artwork
③ 12:00 Place the packing materials in the designated location.
④ 12:30 Inform the office that you're finished and leave.
For those taking items home (removal procedure)
① Enter by the closing time of 15:00.
② 15:20 Bring the packaging materials from the warehouse to the front of the artwork.
③ 15:40 Pack your artwork individually
④ 16:30 Inform the office that the session is over and leave.
Total dimensions of all three sides exceeding 250cm, or weighing over 20kg (special, sharp, complex, or easily damaged items)
Please arrange for a shipping company to handle both delivery (unpacking and display) and return (dismantling and packing). You may also need to arrange for display staff.
The secretariat will not arrange for delivery, exhibition, or removal of the exhibits.
13. Sales Information
Exhibited works / Works posted on the web
We will conduct business negotiations at the art gallery 410Gallery.
Please contact the administrative office for inquiries.
• Transaction fee: 40% (5% for electronic payments)
• For purchases of 30,000 yen or more: A certificate will be issued to the buyer.
*We will transfer the funds to your designated account within one week.
*Please bear the bank transfer fees.
If you do not sell your work
Please write "Not for Sale" when applying.
14. Limited to exhibiting artists
★ Only for those who wish to participate
① Listing works on 410WebStore
Price per work: 6,600 yen
- Published for one year after the exhibition ends.
• Transaction fee: 40% (5% for electronic payments)
• For purchases of 30,000 yen or more: A certificate will be issued to the buyer.
*We will transfer the funds to your designated account within one week.
*Please bear the bank transfer fees.
*No fees apply to sales made outside of the Webstore.
② Issuance of exhibition certificate
5,500 yen per copy per work
・Published by 410GALLERY
・We will mail it to you approximately one month after the exhibition ends.
15. Frequently Asked Questions