Spatial Art TORAM
Call for submissions for the International Open Exhibition
Would you like to exhibit your work at Japan's top art museum?
Your artwork will be exhibited at the National Art Center, Tokyo for two weeks. Please participate!
The 18th Exhibition of Dynamic Contemporary Artists
"All genres come together in one place."
Would you like to exhibit your work? This exhibition is open to all creators, regardless of genre, experience, or nationality.
The "Dynamic Contemporary Artists Exhibition" is an international art festival that brings together diverse artists from Japan and abroad to share their unique perspectives and experiences. It has been held at cultural venues such as the National Art Center, Tokyo and the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, fostering numerous encounters that transcend generations and artistic disciplines.
Here, we shine a spotlight not only on professionally active writers but also on emerging talents who are just beginning to take flight. It has garnered support from many participants as an opportunity to connect with the world through their work and open new doors in their careers.
Painting, photography, sculpture, crafts, digital art, installations, and even experimental expressions that defy categorization—all are welcome. This is a creative festival where you can experience the current state of contemporary art.
Have you ever created a moment where your expression touches someone's heart? Let's take that first step together here. We sincerely look forward to your application.
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
The National Art Center, Tokyo
The National Art Center, Tokyo, opened in 2007 as the fifth facility belonging to the National Museum of Art, an independent administrative institution, with the mission of contributing to the creation of a new culture based on the perspective of mutual understanding and coexistence through art. Since then, instead of having its own collection, it has been operating as an art center where people can experience and learn about various forms of artistic expression and recognize diverse values. Specifically, it is engaged in holding diverse exhibitions utilizing one of the largest exhibition spaces in Japan (14,000 m²), collecting, publishing, and providing information and materials related to art, and implementing various educational and outreach programs.
architecture
The National Art Center, Tokyo, opened in 2007 as the fifth facility belonging to the National Museum of Art, an independent administrative institution, with the mission of contributing to the creation of a new culture based on the perspective of mutual understanding and coexistence through art. Since then, instead of having its own collection, it has been operating as an art center where people can experience and learn about various forms of artistic expression and recognize diverse values. Specifically, it is engaged in holding diverse exhibitions utilizing one of the largest exhibition spaces in Japan (14,000 m²), collecting, publishing, and providing information and materials related to art, and implementing various educational and outreach programs.
Designer: Kisho Kurokawa
Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1934, Kisho Kurokawa graduated from the Department of Architecture at Kyoto University and went on to graduate school at the University of Tokyo, where he belonged to Kenzo Tange's laboratory. In 1960, at the age of 26, he proposed the architectural theory of "Metabolism" together with Kiyoshi Kikutake and others. In 1962, he established the Kisho Kurokawa Architect & Associates. His major works include the Nakagin Capsule Tower Building, the Saitama Prefectural Museum of Modern Art, the Nagoya City Art Museum, the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art, the Wakayama Prefectural Museum of Modern Art and Museum, the Fukui City Museum of Art, the Van Gogh Museum New Wing (Netherlands), and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Malaysia). He received numerous awards both in Japan and abroad, including the Architectural Institute of Japan Award, the Japan Art Academy Award, and the French Order of Arts and Letters. In 2006, he was selected as a Person of Cultural Merit. He died in October 2007 at the age of 73. The National Art Center, Tokyo is the last museum designed by Kisho Kurokawa to be completed during his lifetime.
Exhibition Venue
Louvre Museum Exhibition: Renaissance
Masterpieces of the Renaissance from the Musée du Louvre
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
~ Sunday, December 13, 2026
Shoujo Manga Infinity: A Three-Person Exhibition by Moto Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato
Shojo Manga Infinity: Moto Hagio, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Waki Yamato
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
~ February 8, 2027 (Monday)
☆10th Anniversary☆
Limited to exhibiting artists
Spatial Art TORAM
☆ 10th Anniversary ☆
Thanks to your support, we have reached our 10th anniversary. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your support and participation. As a token of our appreciation, we would like to present an original tote bag to all the artists who exhibited in our open exhibition .
This is a valuable item.
Get a tote bag exclusive to the exhibiting artist.
Table of Contents Links
0. About Awards and Selections
Grand Prize
The National Art Center, Tokyo (Roppongi) next year
Exhibiting artwork at the "Dynamic Contemporary Artists" exhibition.
*We will cover the cost of "Section 200".
Excellence Award
The National Art Center, Tokyo (Roppongi) next year
Exhibiting artwork at the "Dynamic Contemporary Artists" exhibition.
*We will cover the cost of "Section 100".
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award
Art Gallery 410 Gallery (Fukuoka/Hakata)
Held a solo exhibition
* Venue fees will be covered
410Gallery Award
Art Gallery 410 Gallery (Fukuoka/Hakata)
Held a solo exhibition
* Venue fees will be covered
Awards, various
・International Artists Award
・Dynamic Contemporary Artists 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 name 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.
1. 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 a week
We will contact you at your registered email address
3. Selected applicants
By the delivery date
Packing the work and preparing for delivery or pick-up
4. Exhibition
Exhibited at the National Art Center, Tokyo
The names of the winning artists will be posted on the website.
5. Announcement of the winning works
Announcement during the event
Winning works will be posted at the venue and on the website
6. Exhibition ends
Return of artwork
If you send it by mail, it will be returned within about a week.
2. Information required for entry
1. Artist Information
・Real name
・Furugana (Japanese only)
・Artist name
・Date of birth
・Telephone number
・Email address
・Post code
・Address
・Profile (Optional)
2. Work information
・Image of the work (front)
・Title (20 characters or less)
・3 main ingredients (20 characters or less)
・Size (cm)
・Web store listing
・Issuance of exhibition certificate
3. Loading and unloading
・Delivery
・Return
・Bring-in
・Takeout
3. Application Guidelines
Exhibition Title
18th Dynamic Contemporary Artists Exhibition
venue
The National Art Center, Tokyo
〒106-8558
7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Exhibition room 2C/2D
Dates
Thursday, November 26th – Sunday, December 6th, 2026
*Closed on December 1st (Tuesday)
Organizer
TORAM General Incorporated Association
Sponsored by
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
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
Whether concrete or abstract
*We also accept submissions of past works and works published elsewhere.
Eligibility
No restrictions (regardless of age, gender, or nationality)
*Those under 18 years old must have parental consent.
The judges will be based on the images of the works.
Judging fee: Free
- For those who are just starting to create their work, we will accept entries using images of past works (reference works).
*If you are not selected, you will not be charged a participation fee.
Application Deadline
Until Monday, October 26, 2026
・After submitting your entry, we will contact you within about a week to let you know whether you have been selected or not.
4. Application categories and participation fees
Application category: New
My first application to an exhibition organized by TORAM
Or, those who have not exhibited for two years.
Section [30] 55,000 yen
*Only one artwork per section size.
Section [100] 77,000 yen
Section [200] 127,000 yen
Section [300] 187,000 yen
*Up to two works can be displayed within the designated area.
Application category: General membership
Exhibitors to TORAM-sponsored exhibitions within the next two years
Section [ 30 ] 33,000 yen
*Only one artwork per section size.
Section [ 100 ] 55,000 yen
Section [ 200 ] 95,000 yen
Section [ 300 ] 145,000 yen
*Up to two works can be displayed within the designated area.
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.
5. Flat section
(including frame size)
Section [ 30 ]
Height × Width × Depth
Within 30 x 30 x 3 cm
Section [ 100 ]
Height × Width × Depth
Within 100 x 100 x 10 cm
Section [ 200 ]
Height x Width x Depth
Within 200 x 200 x 20 cm
Section [ 300 ]
Height x Width x Depth
Within 300 x 300 x 30 cm
6. Solid section
(size excluding display stand)
Section [ 30 ]
Height x Width x Depth
Within 30 x 30 x 30 cm
Section [ 100 ]
Height x Width x Depth
Within 100 x 100 x 100 cm
Section [ 200 ]
Height x Width x Depth
Within 200 x 200 x 200 cm
Section [ 300 ]
Height x Width x Depth
Within 300 x 300 x 300 cm
7. 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.
・QR code display is prohibited.
・Distribution of flyers inside the exhibition hall is prohibited.
・If there are doubts about the originality of the work, the award may be revoked.
★ About the display of natural objects
・Works that may be prone to insect infestation must be fumigated and treated with insecticide.
・Untreated works cannot be exhibited.
・Items that scatter, are granular, or contain liquid or moisture cannot be exhibited.
★Video, light and sound works
・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
・Title
·material
*This will be produced by the secretariat.
*Title and ingredient list must be 20 characters or less.
Venue receptionist
This will be done at the secretariat
The destination for sending artwork and the destination for bringing it in are different.
Address to send your artwork
Nippon Tosho Unso Co., Ltd.
Date of arrival of artwork
Scheduled for November 2026
Place to drop off
The National Art Center, Tokyo
Delivery date
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 11:00
Large/heavy/special works
The National Art Center, Tokyo
Delivery date
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 11:00
8. Delivery (Delivery Company)
For those using a delivery company
Shipping: Prepaid
Return shipping: Cash on delivery
*No specific delivery company is designated.
Arrival date of work
To be included in the notification of selection
Send your work to
Nippon Tosho Unso Co., Ltd.
1-18-10 Shinkiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo 136-8638
To: "The 18th Exhibition of Dynamic Contemporary Artists"
Those who cannot come on the delivery day
Delivery and setup fee (unpacking and display): 5,500 yen
Those who cannot come 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
9. Carry-in (delivery)
Delivery date
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 11:00
Delivery location
The National Art Center, Tokyo
106-8558
7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Exhibition room 2D
Bring in procedure
① 10:30 Check in at the museum entrance.
② 11:00 TORAM reception at Exhibition Room 2D
③ 11:30 Unpacking the artwork
④ 12:30 Place the packing materials in the designated location.
⑤ 13:00 Inform the office that you have finished and leave.
Can help with loading work
14:00-18:00 Unpacking and setting up artwork
Please inform the office on the day of delivery.
Items to bring: Gloves, cutter
10. Export
removal date
Sunday, December 6, 2026 18:00
removal location
The National Art Center, Tokyo
106-8558
7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Exhibition room 2D
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 procedures)
① 17:00 Check in at the museum entrance.
② 17:30 Group photo session (optional)
③ Enter by the closing time of 18:00.
④ 18:30 Bring the packaging materials from the warehouse to the front of the artwork.
⑤ 19:00 Pack your artwork individually.
⑥ 19:50 Inform the secretariat that the session is over and leave.
Can help with removal work
Final day: 19:00 - 19:50
Dismantling work and artwork packing
The following day, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Packing artwork, lunch break, packing artwork
Please inform the office on the day of removal.
Items to bring: Gloves, cutter
11. Large size, weight, special, etc.
(Loading in/Loading out)
Total dimensions of the three sides must be 250cm or more, or weigh 20kg or more.
(Special, sharp, complex, easily damaged)
Please arrange for a shipping company to handle the unpacking and display and the return (removal and packing) yourself.
・Shipping: Prepaid
・Return: Cash on delivery
・No designated delivery company
・Display by yourself or arrange for exhibition staff
・The secretariat will not arrange for delivery, exhibition or removal companies.
Delivery date
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 11:00
removal date
①December 6, 2026 (Sunday) 18:00
②Monday, December 7, 2026 11:00
Loading/unloading area
The National Art Center, Tokyo
106-8558
7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Exhibition room 2D
Delivery company (delivery procedure)
① 10:30 Check in at the museum entrance.
② 11:00 TORAM reception at Exhibition Room 2D
③ 11:30 Unpacking the artwork
④ 12:30 Place the packing materials in the designated location.
⑤ 13:00 Inform the office that you have finished and leave.
*The reception area will be crowded, so please allow ample time for your visit.
Removal company (removal procedure)
① 17:30 Check in at the museum entrance.
② Enter by the closing time of 18:00.
③ 18:30 Bring the packaging materials from the warehouse to the front of the artwork.
④ 19:00 Packing the artwork
⑤ 19:50 Inform the office that the session is over and leave.
*Please allow ample time for your arrival, as the removal process will be crowded.
12. Sales
Artwork sales
Exhibited works cannot be sold within the museum
The secretariat will handle information about the works currently on display and those posted online, as well as business negotiations. If you decide to purchase an item, you will be able to negotiate at our partner gallery, "410 Gallery," after the exhibition ends.
Contract for the work
・A gallery sales certificate will be provided to the buyer.
・Sales commission: 40% of the artwork price (including tax)
・Electronic payment processing fee: 5%
・Bank transfer fees: to be borne by each individual.
・Issuance of gallery sales certificate: Limited to works priced at 30,000 yen or more (including tax).
★If you do not want to sell your work
Please write "Not for sale" when applying.
13. Please make use of it
★ Only for those who wish to receive it.
① Listing Artworks on 410 WebStore
Price per work: 6,600 yen
・Published for one year after the exhibition ends.
・A sales certificate will be issued to the buyer upon completion of the transaction.
・Sales commission 40% (electronic payment +5%)
・Issuance of gallery sales certificate: Limited to works priced at 30,000 yen or more (including tax).
*No handling fee for sales other than 410
※notice
We've seen an increase in customers purchasing artwork after the exhibition ends.
It seems that people who actually see the artwork at the venue then take their time to consider their options or search for pieces on the 410 Webstore.
410Gallery will continue to expand opportunities for exhibiting artworks and selling them through the 410 Webstore, creating an environment where more people can encounter art.
② Issuance of exhibition certificate
5,500 yen per copy per work
・Issued by 410Gallery
・We will mail it to you 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.