International Open Exhibition
Judging fee: Free
Recruiting regardless of genre
Call for submissions
Minimum Art Exhibition #1
May 8th (Thursday) - May 11th (Sunday), 2025
Organized by: Art Gallery 410 Gallery
Sponsor: TORAM Space Arts Association
Application deadline: Sunday, April 20, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
*We will notify you of the results of your entry within about a week.
What is the Minimum Art Exhibition?
Exhibition of works under 10cm
Please exhibit works that combine the worldview of miniatures with that of art.
Small works are so cute, aren't they? You can't help but want them. We are looking for works that reflect the imagination of each artist, whether they are detailed drawings, small abstract shapes, realistic or fantastical.
We look forward to seeing the diverse expressions that artists pack into these small works.
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 the announcement of winning works
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
The selected winners
By the delivery date
Preparation for exhibition of works, packaging of works, preparation for delivery or transportation
04
Exhibition of selected works
Exhibition
Winners and their works will be posted on the website
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Announcement of the winning works
Last day, the day before
Winning and selected artists will be announced on the Artists page.
table of contents
1. Awards and Selections (Exhibition)
Grand Prize
Exhibited at the National Art Center, Tokyo (Roppongi, Tokyo) Dynamic Contemporary Artists Exhibition
(We will cover the S section participation fee)
Other Awards
Excellence Award, Special Award, etc.
Award-winning artists
Your name and work will be published on our website. *Works will be published for one year.
Selected (exhibiting) artists
Your name will be published on our website. *Your name will remain published.
2. Application Guidelines
Genre (All genres)
Two-dimensional works (paintings, wall artworks, etc.)
Three-dimensional (three-dimensional/spatial modeling)
theme
Works within 10cm
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).
*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 after the 8th day, we will charge you a 5,500 yen administrative fee. If you cancel within one month of the event, we will not be able to refund your participation fee, etc., as we are still preparing the exhibition space. If you cancel, your entry will be cancelled.
3. Art work size
Height x Width x Depth (3D) cm
Wall hangings
1 piece: 10 x 10 x 3 or less
Standing piece
1 piece: 10 x 10 x 10 or less
4. Participation Fee
Up to 5 works per person : 5,500 yen
From the 6th work onwards, an additional fee of 1,100 yen will be charged for each additional work.
* Up to 10 works are allowed.
5. Issuance of Exhibition Certificate
Exhibition Certificate
One copy per work: 5,500 yen (tax included)
A certificate that the work was exhibited at an international art museum will be issued by TORAM, a general incorporated association.
Contents: Exhibition name, artwork image, artwork title, artist name, museum name, date
*Only those who exhibit will be issued a ticket upon request.
*The prize will be mailed approximately one month after the exhibition ends.
*Please use this information for your own records, to sell your work, or when working overseas.
6. Sales
Artwork price
Please set a uniform price for all works.
Contract for the work
We will charge a sales commission of 40% of the work price (tax included) (5% for electronic payments).
7. 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 piece of paper with the title, artist name, and real name written on it to the back of the work, packaging material, or a visible location on the outer box.
Captions and Title Cards
This will be prepared by the secretariat.
*Even if there are multiple items, there will only be one title.
*The number of characters for the title, artist name, and material must be within 20 characters.
Venue Receptionist
This will be done by the secretariat.
8. Delivery
Date and time of arrival of the work /date and time of direct delivery
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 11:00
*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
Those who cannot come to the venue on the delivery day
Delivery fees (receiving, unpacking, and display) will be charged.
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
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Delivery Procedure
①11:00 Check-in with the office 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
Can help with loading and unloading
Please inform the office when you bring in your items.
12:00 - 13:00: Lunch break
13:00 - 18:00: Exhibition work
What to bring: gloves, cutter , mending tape, magic marker
Work: Unpacking works, displaying them, attaching captions, sorting empty boxes, etc.
9. Carrying out
Date and time of removal
Sunday, May 11, 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
Removal costs (dismantling, packing and return) will be incurred.
Removal fee: 3,300 yen (tax included)
※Return: Cash on delivery
*Return slips will be prepared by the secretariat.
*For returns overseas, an additional 5,500 yen will be required for international shipping document preparation.
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
Can help with removal work?
Please inform the office when you remove your belongings.
17:00 - 20:00: Dismantling
What to bring: gloves, cutter , magic marker, duct tape
Work content: Dismantling, packing works, etc.
10. 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.
※terms of service
The copyright of the works selected in the public competition also belongs to the winners in the first instance. We make no guarantees regarding the quality of the system and services provided by this website, or the completeness, reliability, or usefulness of the information provided by our association or third parties through this website (including information contained in advertisements displayed on the network). Our gallery shall not be held liable for any damages caused by the information or services provided through this gallery. Our gallery shall not be held liable for any disputes that arise between users or third parties regarding the information and services provided through this gallery. Our gallery shall not be held liable for any damages caused by the information or services provided through this gallery. Our gallery shall not be held liable for any damages caused by the difficulty or impossibility of connecting to this website, or any damages caused by the incompleteness or complete failure of the provision of part or all of the services. Our gallery shall not be held liable for any accidents that occur during delivery. Furthermore, we shall not provide compensation to exhibition users for the exhibitions we provide, except in cases where the entire exhibition period is canceled due to a natural disaster or other disaster. We shall not pursue any responsibility against our gallery for such damages. We may change the structure, terms of use, or address of this website without notice, or suspend or discontinue the operation of this website without notice. Regardless of the reason, the Gallery shall not be liable for any damages incurred as a result of these changes, deletions, interruptions or discontinuations. Third party websites other than the Museum that are linked to or from this Site (hereinafter referred to as "Link Sites") are managed at the responsibility of the operators of each Link Site and are not under the control of the Gallery. The Museum shall not be liable for the content of Link Sites or for any damages incurred as a result of their use.