Call for entries for international open call exhibition
TORAM, a spatial art form, encompasses all genres.
We accept works of all kinds, using all kinds of expression and materials.
Would you like to exhibit your work in a museum?
1000 Exhibition 2027
"1000 Resonating Expressions"
The "1000 Exhibition" is an international open call exhibition where 1,000 artists from Japan and abroad gather, and 1,000 works spanning various genres are displayed together.
Within the overwhelming energy generated by 1,000 entries, diverse works resonate with each other, creating a space where new perspectives and encounters are born.
Participating as one of 1,000 people is an opportunity to broaden the possibilities for your work to reach an unknown audience and lead to new recognition and opportunities.
I eagerly await the moment when your work joins this massive wave of creativity.
Spatial Art TORAM
"A place for new endeavors"
TORAM, a spatial art space, is a creative crossroads where diverse forms of expression intersect. Professionals and amateurs from Japan and abroad gather here, and a wide variety of works, including paintings, videos, and installations, resonate with one another. For artists, it's a place of challenge and growth; for visitors, it's an experience of "discovery," where they encounter new talent. TORAM offers an open space where you can not only "view" art, but also "feel, think, and connect" with it.
Exhibition Venue
Planned for Fukuoka Prefecture
Scheduled to be held in spring 2027
Date to be announced mid-November 2026
Table of Contents Links
1. About Awards and Selections
Grand Prize
The National Art Center, Tokyo (Roppongi)
Exhibiting artwork at the "Dynamic Contemporary Artists" exhibition.
*We will cover the cost of "Section 200".
Excellence Award
The National Art Center, Tokyo (Roppongi)
Exhibiting artwork at the "Dynamic Contemporary Artists" exhibition.
*We will cover the cost of "Section 100".
410Gallery Award
410Gallery FUKUOKA (Fukuoka/Hakata)
Solo exhibition
*We will cover the venue costs.
Awards, various
・International Artists Award
・1000 Exhibition Award
Newcomer Award
・Special Award
·others
Award-winning artists
Artist name and artwork to be posted on the website
*Works will be displayed for one year.
Selected (exhibiting) artists
Artist names are listed on the website.
Announcement of the winning works
The final day and the day before will be announced on our website.
*There will be no award ceremony.
2. From entry to return of artwork
1. Entry
Approximately 10 to 20 minutes
Please enter after filling in the necessary information
2. Notification of Selection Results
About 10 days
We will contact you at your registered email address
3. Winners
By the delivery date
Packing the work and preparing for delivery or pick-up
4. Exhibition held
Exhibiting artwork at a museum
The names of the winning artists will be posted on the website.
5. Selection of Award-Winning Works
The award-winning artists have been announced.
The names of the award-winning artists will be posted on the website.
6. Exhibition ends
Return of artwork
If you send it by mail, it will be returned within 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)
・Issuance of exhibition certificate
3. Loading and unloading
・Delivery
・Return
・Bring-in
・Takeout
4. Application Guidelines
Exhibition Title
1000 Exhibition 2027
venue
Planned for Fukuoka Prefecture
Dates
Scheduled to be held in spring 2027
* Winners will be contacted once the selection is made.
Organizer
TORAM General Incorporated Association
Genre (all genres)
Flat works (paintings in general)
・Oil painting ・Japanese painting ・Calligraphy ・Printmaking ・Pencil
・Metals ・Photography ・Digital ・AI ・Textiles
・Design ・Textiles ・Resin
・Mixed media, etc.
Solid works (molding in general)
・Sculpture ・Casting ・Video ・Glass ・Paper
・Acrylic ・Resin ・Crafts ・Jewelry
・Ceramics ・Textiles ・Metals ・3D printers
・Spatial design, etc.
*We accept all genres and materials, not just those listed above.
About the work
Theme: Freedom
*Regardless of whether it is concrete or abstract
*We accept submissions of past works and works previously published elsewhere, not just new works.
Eligibility
No restrictions (regardless of age, gender, or nationality)
*Those under 18 years old require parental confirmation.
Judging will be based on the artwork images.
Judging fee: Free
*If you are not selected, you will not be charged the participation fee.
Application deadline
As soon as 1,000 people gather
・After submitting your entry, we will contact you within a week to let you know whether you have been selected or not.
Only 1000 works left
469
work
5. By the event date
Once the date has been decided, we will send a notification to the selected participants.
A notice of the event (including the venue and date and time) is scheduled to be issued in spring 2027.
★Information for new applicants
Thank you for your interest in the 1000 Exhibition. TORAM's public exhibitions are held at the National Art Center, Tokyo and the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum. Please feel free to participate in our other public exhibitions.
Although you will be required to submit a new application to have your work exhibited, we hope you will experience the joy of having your work exhibited at an international art museum. We also welcome participation from those who have received a notice of selection.
6. Participation fee
Participation fee
Section [ 30 ] 8,800 yen
*Only one artwork per section size.
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.
7. Flat section (including frame size)
Section [ 30 ]
Height × Width × Depth
Within 30 x 30 x 3 cm
8. Solid section (size excluding display stand)
Section [ 30 ]
Height × Width × Depth
Within 30 x 30 x 30 cm
9. 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 on walls or display stands.
★Works that contain natural materials or that may be prone to insects must be fumigated and treated with insecticide.
・Untreated works cannot be exhibited.
・Items that scatter or are granular cannot be exhibited.
・Distributing flyers inside the exhibition room is prohibited
・QR codes cannot be displayed
Caption creation
Please have the artist create it.
3 cm (height) x 6 cm (width)
*The caption color is white.
Caption content
・Title
・Artist name
*Any format is acceptable
*Please include this with your artwork.
Venue Receptionist
This will be done by the secretariat.
Exhibition by art dealers
Your artwork will be carefully displayed by a specialized art exhibition company that handles national treasures and world-class works of art.
The destination for sending artwork and the destination for bringing it in are different.
Address to send your artwork
To be included in the event notification letter.
To be included in the event notification letter.
Place to bring it in
To be included in the event notification letter.
To be included in the event notification letter.
10. Delivery
Delivery date and location
Details will be included in the event notification. Venue: Planned to be in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Send your work to
Included in the selection notification
For those using a delivery company
Shipping: Prepaid
Return shipping: Cash on delivery
*No specific delivery company is designated.
Those who cannot come to the venue on the delivery day
Delivery fee (unpacking and display): 5,500 yen
Those who cannot come on the removal day
Removal fee (packaging and return): 5,500 yen
・Return: Approximately one week after completion (cash on delivery)
・Return slip: Prepared by the secretariat
For those bringing their own
Details will be listed in the event notification.
11. Export
Date and location of removal
Details will be included in the event notification. Venue: Planned to be in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
For those using a delivery company
Return shipping: Cash on delivery
*No specific delivery company is designated.
Those who cannot come to the exhibition venue on the removal day
Removal fee (packaging and return): 5,500 yen
・Return: Approximately one week after completion (cash on delivery)
・Return slip: Prepared by the secretariat
For takeaway customers
Details will be provided in the event decision notice.
12. Regarding Sales
Regarding sales of artworks during the exhibition period
If you are interested in purchasing an artwork, please contact the TORAM office. After the exhibition ends, negotiations will take place at our partner gallery, "410Gallery." Upon successful sale, a sales certificate will be provided to the buyer.
・Sales commission: 40% of the price including tax
・Electronic payment processing fee: 5%
・Bank transfer fees: to be borne by each individual.
・Issuance of gallery sales certificate: Only for works priced at 30,000 yen or more (including tax).
13. Please make use of it.
★Only for those who wish to do so
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 via the email address you provided within about a week of your entry.