1The Nippon Foundation DIVERSITY IN THE ARTS
The 5th International Art Exhibition
Call for Entries
Organizer: The Nippon Foundation DIVERSITY IN THE ARTS
Production Cooperation: International Communication Center for Persons with Disabilities, BiG-i◼

What is The Nippon Foundation DIVERSITY IN THE ARTS International Art Exhibition?
The Nippon Foundation DIVERSITY IN THE ARTS is a project promoted by The Nippon
Foundation, with the aim of realizing, through support for the realm of artistic activities ofpeople with disabilities, an inclusive society in which everyone can participate.
We have been carrying out various projects to convey the significance and value of diversity
to a wider audience in society, including a wide variety of exhibitions that are not bound by
existing forms, and offering proactive and cross-sectional information.
The Nippon Foundation DIVERSITY IN THE ARTS International Art Exhibition is a part ofthis project.
This project leverages the power of art to encourage interaction among all people, with orwithout disabilities, share the excitement and joy, and help people with disabilities discover
their potential. To that end, the project is committed to providing opportunities for people
with disabilities to engage in artistic activities, unearthing artistic talent, supporting activitiesof these artists, and broadly communicating the significance and value of diversity to all ofsociety.

◼ Entry and Selection Procedures
Overseas entries

Domestic entries[Period for accepting applications] from June 15 (Wed) to June 30 (Thu), 2022↓

Primary screening (Document screening):
late July

Primary screening (Document screening):
mid-August↓↓

Notification of results of the primaryscreening: late August

Notification of results of the primaryscreening: mid-September↓↓

Period for accepting artworks:
from September 12 (Mon) toSeptember 30 (Fri)↓Period for accepting artworks:
from September 15 (Thu) toOctober 5 (Wed)↓Final Selection (Selection by original artworks): late October↓

Notification of results of the final selection: early November↓

Exhibition of Selected Artworks & Awards Ceremony: spring 2023
Exhibition of Selected Artworks will be held in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka* Selected artworks are scheduled to be returned in May 2023

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◼ Guidelines for Overseas Entries
Entry
regulations

Artworks produced by people with disabilities inside or outside of Japan.
Artworks that have previously won awards are not eligible for entry.

Eligibleapplicants

1. Artist responsible for creating the artwork
2. Person with parental authority (in the case where the artist is a minor)
3. Guardian
4. Juridical person entrusted with the right to use the entered artwork

Number ofentries

Up to three artworks per artist

SpecificationsCategories
Two-dimensional artworks (painting, illustration, graphic design,calligraphy, photograph), three-dimensional artworks (plastic art), etc.
There are no restrictions on materials and subjects.
【Unacceptable entries】⚫ Artwork that has won an award in the past
⚫ Artwork made of perishable materials (fresh flowers, etc.)⚫ Artwork using hazardous materials (explosives, poison, etc.)⚫ Artwork made of fragile materials (cannot be stored andexhibited)⚫ Artwork that may infringe on privacy rights, right of publicity,
copyright, or trademark rights* Prior to submitting your application, please confirm with the relevant
rights holder if it is permissible to use protected materials in yourartwork.
* The organizer shall bear no responsibility for any damages that may
be incurred by the use of such materials in the entered artwork.
【Cases where entry or award is cancelled】⚫ Application arrives or is received outside the application period⚫ Application is insufficiently filled out⚫ Photograph of the artwork isn't attached to the application form
⚫ It has been found that the artwork is ineligible for entry⚫ It has been found that not all of the application conditions havebeen met
Framing
Do not frame the artwork. Frames can be prone to breaking and thecost of transporting the artwork could be high.
Size and Weight
Due to the limited exhibition space, the maximum size and weightallowed are as follows:3* The maximum length for the longer side is 200 cm, and the maximumof the total length of the longer side and the shorter side is 320 cm.
* As a rule, photography artwork must be larger than yotsu-giri size
(254 mm x 305 mm). The method of printing and size will also betaken into consideration in the screening.
Application
feeFree (The applicant is responsible for shipping costs when submitting
artworks.)⚫

⚫
Application
conditions⚫

Selection
methodSelected artworks (Award-winning Works, Overseas Works Award,Winning Works, and Honorable Mentions) can be lent to the organizer[up to one year]
Consent must be given for selected artworks to be used for thefollowing purposes:− Display at the Exhibition of Selected Artworks, as well as inpublicity for the exhibition, in the Catalog of Selected Artworks,
and in the records of the organizer− Posting on the website and SNS of the organizer, and othermedia
Confirmation of and agreement to the entry regulations,specifications, and application conditions must be given[Primary screening (Document screening)]
Screening is done based on submitted application (one copy of A3 size[297 mm x 420 mm] document).
* Photographs or any documents not attached to the prescribed
application form will not be accepted.
[Final selection (Selection by original artworks)]
Selection is based on original artworks.

4Awardwinners’
privilegesAwards(Projected number)

Publication inandpresentation of
the Catalog of
Selected
Artworks

Display at theExhibition ofSelected
Artworks

Invitation tothe Awards
CeremonyAward-winning Works (6)Overseas Works Award (1)◯◯◯Winning Works (43)

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Honorable Mentions (50)◯------* Transportation and accommodation expenses for attending theAwards Ceremony will be paid for by the organizer.
* Shipping costs for returning the selected artworks will be paid by theorganizer.

Period foraccepting
applications

Application
methodFrom June 15 (Wed) to June 30 (Thu), 2022
< Email Applications Deadline >5:00 pm on June 30 (Thu) in Japan Standard Time* Please be aware that applications received outside the application
period will not be accepted.
Please apply by filling in the required fields on the application form, andsending the completed form via postal mail or email.
* The primary screening will be done based on application forms.
Please do not send your artwork. If any artwork is received, it will be
returned by collect on delivery.
* Please complete a separate application form for each artwork.
* When making a photocopy of the application form, please do not
reduce the size. Make the copy on an A3 size (297 mm x 420 mm)
sheet or two A4 size (297 mm x 210 mm) sheets by using one A4 size
sheet for each side of the form.
* If you are entering more than one artwork, please send all of theapplication forms in a single mailing.
* If you are sending the application forms via postal mail, please write
the number of artworks being entered on the back of the envelope. If
you are sending the application forms via email, please write thenumber of artworks being entered in the main text portion.
* Application forms will not be returned. Make sure to keep a copy ofyour completed application forms.
Download an application form by going to The Nippon FoundationDIVERSITY IN THE ARTS website:
https://www.diversity-in-the-arts.jp/en/news/32678

5Mailing
address forsendingapplications

Email:
contest@diversity-in-the-arts.jp
Postal mail:The Nippon Foundation DIVERSITY IN THE ARTS
Chiyoda North Building 4F-E
13-38, Naniwa-cho, Kita-ku
Osaka, JAPAN530-0022
Please be aware that in submitting your application, you areconsenting to the use of personal information provided on the form
for the purposes described below.

Handling ofpersonalinformation[1] Notifications regarding this project, delivery of artworks or documents,
information related to the projects, including projects for the next fiscal
year and beyond[2] Posting the names of artworks and artists (pen names) in the Exhibitionof Selected Artworks of this project, the Catalog of Selected Artworks,
information media issued by the organizer, and other types of media[3] Any operational work necessary for this project, as well as research andanalysis for the improvement of this project and other projects
conducted by the organizer[4] For this project, providing, to the extent deemed necessary, thesubmitted personal information to companies to which operations havebeen outsourced, under appropriate management and protective
supervision by means of a contract or other arrangement*In cases where the use of personal information is outside the scope of
the abovementioned purposes, consent will be obtained from theapplicant beforehand, except in cases where it is requested under thelaws or regulations.

6* As the final selection is done based on the original artwork, the applicant thathas passed the primary screening will be requested to send the original
artwork by following the instructions below. Please agree to it before entry.

Shipping
method* Packing and arrangements for shipping to the organizer are theresponsibilities of the applicant.
* Do not frame the artwork.
* The artwork must be packed sturdily and with utmost care in order to protect
the artwork and prevent any damage from occurring during shipping.
* Fill out the shipping slip so that the total amount of the artworks enclosed in
one package does not exceed 10000 Japanese yen. If the shipping slip
shows that the amount exceeds 10000 Japanese yen, a customs duty may
be imposed. Should a customs duty be imposed, the applicant will be
responsible for payment.

Shipping
costs* The applicant will bear the cost of shipping the artwork to the organizer.
* The organizer will bear the cost of returning the artwork to the applicant.

Return ofartworks* Artworks that are not selected will be returned, starting from November
2022, after the final selection.
* Artworks that receive Award-winning Works, Overseas Works Award,
Winning Works, or Honorable Mentions will be returned after the spring 2023
Exhibition ends.
* As a rule, artworks will be returned in the original packing materials to thesender’s name and address indicated on the shipping label.
* The organizer will exercise due care to prevent damage to delivered
artworks during handling. However, should any damage occur, the damage
will be compensated within the coverage of the movable comprehensive
insurance taken out by the organizer.

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Jury Panel (Japanese alphabetical order by surname)AKIMOTO Yuji(Photo by KAMADO)

Director of Nerima Art Museum / Professor Emeritus of Tokyo University of the Arts / Chief
Executive Director of 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa / Professor Emeritusof Tainan National University of the Arts
Born in 1955. Graduated from Faculty of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts. He worked forthe Benesse Art Site Naoshima project from 1991 to 2006. He was appointed to the posts ofDirector of the Chichu Art Museum and Artistic Director of Benesse Art Site Naoshima in 2004.
From April 2007 to March 2017, he served as Director of the 21st Century Museum ofContemporary Art, Kanazawa. From April 2015 to March 2021, he was Professor and theDirector of the University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts. Since April 2018, he has
held the position of Director of Nerima Art Museum. He has directed many projects andexhibitions including: Art House Project in Naoshima; Chichu Art Museum; Standard Exhibition,Naoshima Standard 2 Exhibition in Naoshima; Kanazawa Art Platform 2008; InternationalTriennale of Kogei in Kanazawa and Taiwan; Art Crafting Towards the Future in Kanazawa andNew York; Japonismes 2018 YU-ICHI INOUE Exhibition in Paris and Albi; Art As It Is:
Expressions from the Obscure in Tokyo; YU-ICHI INOUE Exhibition in Beijing and Shanghai.
Since 2021, he has directed GO FOR KOGEI, a celebration of craft across three prefectures inthe Hokuriku region, and KUTANism.
UEDA Baron
Founder of FR/LAME MONGER / Illustrator
Born to a family that had a grandfather who was an artisan of Nishijin-Ori [traditional textile
produced in Kyoto]. Since 2000, he has been creating illustrations of characters with uniqueeyes branded as “Baron-Eye” in solid bold lines drawn with digital tools. His works are popular
for their composition, which gives a feeling of aggressive depth while being flat in its expression,and also for their pop and cartoon-like style. His works are widely seen in Japan as well as
abroad in advertisements, publications, games, media, and large-scale wall paintings. He also
designed characters for Gentosha's Interactive Psychology Game JIN-ROU. He uses traditional
Japanese techniques, as well as gilded paper and digital expression to create such works as
the huge silkscreen print HACHI for a tea-ceremony house in Kyoto, Fujin Raijin [God of Windand God of Thunder], and golden Maiko [apprentice geisha in Kyoto]. He was ranked No.3 inthe LIMITS Digital Art Battle World Grand Prix 2017. His first anthology EYES was released byGenkosha.
Edward M. Gómez
Founder and Chief Editor of brutjournal
Edward M. Gómez is an art journalist, critic, curator, and graphic designer. He is the founderand chief editor of brutjournal (www.brutjournal.com), a new art magazine, and the former
senior editor of the outsider-art magazine RAW VISION. He has written articles and essays andprovided photographs for The New York Times, Art + Auction, Art & Antique, Folk Art Magazine,

8Hyperallergic, Brooklyn Rail, The Japan Times, Nikkei Asia, and many other publications. He is
based in New York and Tokyo. Member of the Advisory Council of the Collection de l’Art Brut inLausanne, Switzerland.
NAKATSUGAWA Hiroaki
Artist / Art Director
In addition to his creative activities as an artist, he engages in efforts that question therelationship between art and society in a wide range of fields. Through initiatives such as
expression activity workshops, barrier-free art studios, art history workshops, and lectures, heconveys the meaning and importance of human expression. He has engaged in many
endeavors in art studio direction and exhibition planning, production, and curation; curated theTaro Okamoto et L’Art Brut at the Taro Okamoto Museum of Art in Kawasaki; and served as art
director for the BiG-i Art Project Selected Works Exhibition. He currently holds the positions ofpresident of Hyogenkatsudo lab Lascaux, president of Art InterMix, director of Get in touch,director of Art de Vivre, and director of Able Art Japan.
NAGANO Ikko
Photographer
Member of Japanese Professional Photographers Society (JPS), representative for Kyoto
Yomiuri Photo Club, and a judge of photo contests, etc. Born in Kyoto in 1945. Became afreelance photographer after working in the planning department of a printing company. Basedin Kyoto and has photographs of fine arts and antiques, architecture, food, traditional crafts, andhuman documentary appear in numerous publications and magazines.
MOCHIZUKI Kyoshu
CalligrapherBorn in Himeji City in 1949 and graduated from the Department of Calligraphy, Faculty ofEducation, Niigata University. He is currently a lecturer at Himeji Municipal Koko Gakuen
College and serves as a display manager of the Exhibition of Kansai Representative Artists. He
took on the current post after serving as an administrative committee member and Grand Prize
selection committee member of the Mainichi Shodo Exhibition. He is also general manager ofthe Kinki Region of Dokuritsu Shojindan Foundation’s Kinki branch and an administrative
committee member of Himeji Bijutsu Kyokai [art association]. Among the awards he hasreceived are the Mainichi Shodo Exhibition Grand Prize and the Dokuritsu Shojindan
Foundation Member Award. In addition to carrying out his duties as chair of Kyoshu Shohokai[calligraphic association], he is continuing to develop his ideas on calligraphy through giving
lectures on the sense of writing after a model and the creativity of calligraphy, and gatheringresearch, as a calligraphy artist and commentator. He is also the author of Kotsu ga wakareba
daredemo kakeru [Anyone can write calligraphy, once you learn these tricks] and otherpublications.