Setouchi Triennale 2025
Call for Art Proposals

Inquiries：First round
Received by September 27, 2023 (Wed.)

Setouchi Triennale Executive Committee Office■About the production costs
Q1. I heard that you can receive production costs up to 2.5 million yen. Is there
any standard for pricing the finished work? Is it possible for the artist to decide
the price of the work only by self-reporting?
Based on the applicant's self-report (estimate), the executive committee office will
determine the payment cost.
■About the contents
Q2. If the work is to be produced in three stages in one direction (For example, (1)public production, (2) workshops with the participation of local people, and (3)final exhibition of works), should it be counted as one plan or three plans?
If you consider the completion of the work after going through (1) ∼ (3) stages
within one direction, you can count it as one plan.
■About the proposed location
Q3. Can I imagine the interior space as an exhibition space?
Regardless of whether it is indoor or outdoor, it will be the subject of proposals forpublic recruitment.
■About the contents
Q4. Based on the concept of an installation work I have already exhibited in anotherplace in the past, I would like to make a proposal that is arranged based on theenvironment and resources of the island. Does the proposed work have to benew, including the concept?
As stated in the application details, if it’s "the site-specific art projects utilizing the
local resources of each venue of the Setouchi Triennale 2025", it doesn’t necessarily
have to be new works, including the concept.
■About the proposed location
Q5. At the time of entry, do I need to specify the desired exhibition location?
It is not necessary to specify if you do not have a specific location wish, but if you
have a desired exhibition location, please specify it. However, even if it is clearlystated, we cannot guarantee that it will be exhibited at the desired location.

■About requirements
Q6. Can someone control securing the power supply outdoors and turning thepower on and off during the exhibition? Is it okay to turn it on 24 hours a day?
Since it depends on various conditions such as the content of the work, theexhibition location, the amount of power used, and the operation content, we willconsult with you individually after selected.
■About the proposed location
Q7. "Inujima" is in the "venue" and not in the "proposed location". Is Inujima
eligible for call for art proposals?
We added Inujima Island to the proposed location.
■About the proposed location
Q8. Regarding Higashikagawa City, which will be the new venue, can I propose alocation other than the proposed location (Hiketa townscape)?
Specific candidate sites for the new venues (Sanuki City, Higashikagawa City, andUtazu Town) are scheduled to be released around March 2024, coinciding with theannouncement of the revised policy (revised version).
■About the exhibition period
Q9. Higashikagawa City is in the summer session, can I make a proposal for theautumn session?
It has been decided that the art works in Higashikagawa City will be exhibited
during the summer session, so please make a proposal assuming the summer session.
■About the proposed location
Q10. Is it okay to post a video URL that explains my career?
Videos with attached URLs will not be eligible for review, so please attach the video
data in MP4 format specified in the submission conditions of the application guidelines.
(Maximum attachment size is 2GB)
■About the proposed location
Q11. Is it possible to use an island that is not the target of the proposal as a place
for creating and presenting works? (Because we are considering a plan startingfrom an uninhabited island)
Works cannot be exhibited at venues not listed in the application guidelines.
■About requirements
Q12. Are there any regulations or restrictions on the import of goods from theartist's country of origin? (For example, indigo paste, etc.)
Regulations and restrictions on the import of goods are in accordance with the laws
and regulations of the country regarding the import of ordinary goods.
■About requirements
Q13. Can I choose the location of the installation (old folk house, vacant house,traditional house)?
The exhibition location will be discussed individually after being selected, so theapplicant cannot choose the location of the installation, but if there is a desired
installation location, please specify it in the proposal.
■About requirements
Q14. Will you provide drawings and 3D models of the house and neighboring siteplans at the installation site?
No drawings or 3D models will be provided.
■About requirements
Q15. Is there a place/forum to discuss participatory installations with localresidents? If so, how is it adjusted?
We have no plans to hold a forum to discuss the installation with local residents
before the application deadline. This may be carried out as necessary after selection.
■About requirements
Q16. Is bamboo available in Teshima or do I need to get it elsewhere?
As a general rule, please keep in mind that you will get your own materials whenplanning your production and budget.
■About requirements
Q17. Are there any on-site assistants/workers provided by the organizer during theinstallation production process?

We have no on-site staff to help your work. Please secure by yourself.
■About requirements
Q18. How long does it take to create a work (installation)?
It depends on the conditions. We will consider it as much as possible if you write
the production period required to realize your application plan in application proposal.
■About requirements
Q19. Can I rent a house on Teshima or in the vicinity of the production site fortemporary residence while the work is being produced?
While the work is being produced, there are hotels and guesthouses on each island,so please check on your own before making any arrangements. The executive
committee does not arrange or mediate accommodation facilities for stay-at-homeproductions.
■About the production costs
Q20. Does the production cost include transportation costs, installation costs, andinsurance fees for the work?
The production cost includes transportation costs, installation costs, and insurance
premiums during production and removal. The executive committee will cover theinsurance for the works during the exhibition period, so there is no need to include
insurance premiums in the production costs.
■About requirements
Q21. Can the Executive Committee recommend professional companies or groups
to support participating artists?
The executive committee cannot recommend or introduce companies or groups
that support participating artists.
■About requirements
Q22. Are there any items that can be collected on the island that can be used asmaterials to create works, such as furniture or fishnet stockings (which are nolonger usable)?
At this time, we are unable to provide any materials that may be used. We willconsult with you after selection.

■About requirements
Q23. Inujima was once famous for copper extraction. Can I collect or obtain copperon the island?
Copper cannot be purchased locally on Inujima.
■About the production costs
Q24. Does the production cost of up to 2,500,000 yen include tax? Does it comply
with Japanese tax law? Please specify the tax amount.
The production cost of 2.5 million yen is tax included. According to Japanese tax
law, the consumption tax is 10%, so the consumption tax of 2.5 million yen will be
227,272 yen.
■About the contents
Q25. When will the English version of Setouchi Triennale 2025 policy be released?
We have released the English version of the policy（summary version）on theapplication guideline page.