2026.09.05
GRAND
OPEN
410GALLERY
PLUS
★On display for 3 weeks★
International open call exhibition
Would you like to exhibit your work in a gallery?
The image is for illustrative purposes only.
Sheep Exhibition #1
"GRAND OPEN EXHIBITION"
We are accepting submissions of artwork featuring the sheep, the zodiac animal for 2027. This zodiac exhibition is unique to a street-level gallery, perfect for a casual visit to a bustling downtown area during the New Year's season. We welcome a wide range of expressions, including abstract and figurative works, cute pieces, pieces to decorate your room, and heartwarming works.
The zodiac animal for 2027 is the adorable sheep, perfect for decoration. Please display your wonderful creations!
Organized by: Art Gallery 410Gallery
410Gallery is an art space where artists from Japan and abroad gather, and diverse works resonate with one another. It is a place of challenge and growth for artists, and a place of "discovery" where visitors can encounter new talent and values. It is an open gallery where you can not only "view" art, but also "feel, think, and connect" with it.
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 high-traffic, street-facing location, it is an open gallery that values "accidental entrances" where people can casually encounter artwork in their daily lives.
table of contents
1. About the awards and selections
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. Delivery [Delivery Company]
10. Delivery/Bring-in
11. Export
12. Regarding Sales
13. Limited to exhibiting artists
14. Frequently Asked Questions
15. Entry Form
1. About Awards and Selections
Awards and various prizes
・Grand Prize
・Excellence Award
・410 Gallery Award
・International Artist Award
・Sheep Exhibition Award
・Special Awards
・Other Awards
Grand Prize
The National Art Center, Tokyo (Roppongi)
Exhibiting artwork at the "Dynamic Contemporary Artists" exhibition.
*We will cover the cost of "Lot 30".
410 Gallery Award
410Gallery FUKUOKA (Fukuoka/Hakata)
Solo exhibition
*We will cover the venue costs.
Award-winning artists
Artist name and artwork will be posted on the website. *Artwork will be displayed for one year.
Selected (exhibited) artists
Artist names are listed on the website.
Announcement of the winning entries
The final day, or the day before, will be announced on this website. *There is no awards ceremony.
2. From entry to return of works
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. Exhibition held
Exhibiting artwork at a gallery
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)
・Listed on the web store
・Issuance of exhibition certificate
3. Loading in and loading out
・Delivery
・Return
・Bring your own
・Takeaway
4. Application Guidelines
Exhibition Title
Sheep Exhibition #1
Exhibition period
2027
Saturday, January 9th - Monday, February 1st
Closed on Wednesdays
venue
410Gallery PLUS
812-0026
11-275 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Organizer
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
Theme: Works with a sheep theme
*Regardless of whether it is concrete or abstract
*We accept not only new works, but also past works and works exhibited in other exhibitions.
*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, ink painting, calligraphy, photography, digital art, pencil, pen
Crayons, pastels, design, crafts, glass, metal, paper cutting, crafts, dyeing, embroidery
Resin, nail art, textiles, thread art, wire art, relief art, illustration, giclée prints.
AI generation, mixed media, etc.
Three-dimensional section: Freestanding artwork
(General aspects of sculpting)
Sculpture, casting, ceramics, metal, plaster, clay, mortar, wax, paper, objects, jewelry
Glass, crafts, resin, textiles, figurines, fake materials, 3D printers
Mixed media, video, spatial design, installations, etc.
*We accept all genres and materials, not just those listed above.
Installation of informational materials
Business cards and A4-sized informational materials can only be displayed during the event period.
Judging will be based on the artwork images.
Application fee: Free
Those who are creating a work from now on can submit past works (reference works).
*If you are not selected, you will not be charged a participation fee.
Application deadline
Monday, December 14, 2026
We will contact you regarding your application status within approximately one week of receiving your entry.
For applicants from overseas
Application deadline: One month before the deadline date
Please check the "Selling from Overseas" page before submitting your entry.
5. Participation fee
★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
Long-term exhibition lasting approximately 3 weeks
*Located on a street in a bustling area with over 10,000 people passing through on weekdays and over 20,000 on weekends, the artwork can be viewed by many people.
One section per person
All prices include tax.
*A portion of the participation fee will be used as a sponsorship for the promotion of arts and culture.
6. Flat section (size including frame)
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]
Height × Width × Depth
Within 50 x 50 x 50 cm
Section [100]
Height × Width × Depth
Within 100 x 100 x 100 cm
Section [200]
Height × Width × Depth
Within 200 x 200 x 200 cm
8. About the Exhibition
Exhibition rules
・Wall-mounted artwork requires a hanging string.
・Frame not required; edges will be treated as part of the artwork.
・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.
Prohibitions
・Do not use nails or double-sided tape with a diameter of 3 mm or more on walls or display stands.
★Fumigation and insect control treatment must be carried out on all works that may contain natural materials or insects.
・Unprocessed works cannot be exhibited.
・Items that scatter or are granular cannot be displayed.
・Distribution of flyers inside the exhibition hall is prohibited.
・QR code display is prohibited.
★Works involving 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.
・Powering on: When requesting assistance from the secretariat, please ensure that the operation is easy to perform.
Caption Content
・Artist name
・Aitle
・Selling price or not for sale
*This will be produced by the secretariat.
*Title and ingredient list must be 20 characters or less.
Our staff will handle registration at the venue.
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 (by the delivery company)
Date of arrival of artwork
Designated for the morning of Thursday, January 7, 2027
Address to send your artwork
It will be included in the notification email.
For those using a delivery service
Shipping: Prepaid
Return shipping: Cash on delivery
*No specific delivery company is designated.
Those who cannot come on the delivery day
Delivery and setup fee (unpacking and display): 5,500 yen
Those who cannot come on the day of removal
Removal service fee (packing and return): 5,500 yen
- Return shipping: Approximately one week after completion (cash on delivery)
• Return shipping label: Provided by the secretariat
10. Delivery (bringing in)
Delivery date
January 7, 2027 (Thursday) 11:00
Delivery location
410Gallery PLUS
812-0026
11-275 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
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.
11. Export
Removal date
Monday, February 1, 2027 15:00
Removal location
410Gallery PLUS
812-0026
11-275 Kamikawabata-machi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Those who cannot come to the exhibition venue on the removal day
Removal service fee (packing and return): 5,500 yen
・Return shipping: Approximately one week after completion (cash on delivery)
・Return shipping label: Provided by the secretariat
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.
12. Regarding Sales
Exhibited works / Works posted on the web
We will conduct the business meeting 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.
13. Limited to exhibiting artists
★ Only for those who wish to participate
① Listing works on 410 WebStore
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 commission fees for sales outside of 410Gallery.
② Issuance of exhibition certificate
One copy per work: 5,500 yen
・Published by 410Gallery
・The tickets will be mailed approximately one month after the exhibition ends.
14. Frequently Asked Questions
15. Entry Form
★We will contact you at the email address you provided within about a week of your entry.
