Gifu Land of Clear Waters Art Festival●Host
Executive Committee of Gifu Land of Clear Waters Art Festival A rt Award
IN THE CUBE, Gifu Prefecture●Contact information for inquiries
Secretariat of the Executive Committee, Gifu Land of Clear Waters Art Festival
Art Award IN THE CUBE
(Cultural Creative Division, Gifu Prefectural Government)
2-1-1, Yabuta-Minami, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture 500-8570
Tel: 058-272-8378 Fax: 058-278-3529
URL: http://art-award-gifu.jp
Invitation for Participation●Planning Committee of Art Award IN THE CUBE
Chairperson / KUWABARA Hiroshi
Members (in Japanese phonetic order) / AOKI Masahiro, ANDO Yasuhiko, KASAI Eiji,
KINUGASA Fumihiko, SATO Masahiro, TAKAHASHI Ayako, HIBINO Katsuhiko,
MIWA MasahiroGifu Prefecture has been blessed with abundant nature since ancient times.
Pristine waters originating from forests run throughout the prefecture. They havefostered master craftsmanship in ceramics in Tono, woodworks in Hida, washi(Japanese handmade paper) in Mino, and swords in Seki, as well as traditionalcormorant fishing on the Nagara River, which has a history of thousands of years.
While these waters have helped cultivate such traditional culture, they have also
served as the source of new creations.
In April 2017, Gifu Prefecture hosted the first“Art Award IN THE CUBE 2017
(AAIC2017)”with the aim of discovering and fostering new creative talent, forwhich we received 790 applications from Japan and overseas.
In June 2020, we hosted the second“Art Festival in Gifu, Land of Clean Waters Art Award IN THE CUBE 2020”and received 710 applications.
The winners of the past two AAICs have taken a new step forward, taking theopportunity of their great achievements in this event.
In April 2023, three years since AAIC2020, Art Award IN THE CUBE will beheld again. For AAIC2023, we are inviting applicants to submit their work staged
in the“limitless microcosm”of a 4.8 m (w) x 4.8 m (d) x 3.6 m (h) cuboid space, as in
AAIC2023, under the theme of“Real no yukue”(“Where‘REALITY’Goes”).
Anyone, from any age group and in any genre, is eligible to participate. The aimof this triennial art competition is to provide an opportunity both for artists andaudiences to feel inspired to appreciate the present moment.
We encourage as many applicants as possible, not only from Japan but fromaround the world, to apply for an award. It is our hope that, as one tiny drop
gathers with others to form a large river and flows into the sea, a ripple emerging
from this area will spread throughout the nation and around the world, leading to
the creation of something new and attractive, as well as generating vitality in“Gifu,
Land of Clear Waters.”

Theme“REAL”no yukue

2 “Where(‘REALITY’Goes”)

The Covid-19 pandemic has completely changed society and lifestyles. Rapidly
evolving digital technologies have penetrated deep into our daily lives. Meeting andtalking with other people, doing one’s job, appreciating artworks, and enjoying
entertainment in cyberspace have become the norm. Our“reality,”which was*1: Legend says that the Buddha waspreviously taken for granted, is changing dramatically.

ichi-jo-roku-shaku, or approximately

At this turning point in human history, what is the significance of“reality”for

4.8 m, tall. For this reason, someus and where will“reality”go? We hope to revisit art, which is part of humanstatues of the Buddha were createdactivities, from the viewpoint of“reality”in various aspects, such as the global

in joroku size. For this exhibition,
we adopted joroku as the size ofthe cubicle, inspired by the theme

environment and the media environment, truth and fiction, and our life and death.
The Art Award IN THE CUBE 2023, which is the third exhibition, will offer anof AAIC 2017,“Shintai no Yukue

opportunity to discover“reality”and its future in joroku*1 cubes, which measure(Whereabouts of the Body).”

approximately five meters on each side.

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What is the Art Award IN THE CUBE 2023? ｜ Theme

What is the Art Award

1 IN THE CUBE 2023?

Exhibition (scheduled)(1) Period(10) Removal period of the exhibits

April 22 (Sat.) – June 18 (Sun.) 2023: Open for 50 days

June 19 (Mon.) – June 22 (Thu.) 2023: Four days

(2) Venue

Exhibitors are in principle required to remove their work by themselves. Cubicles will
be removed by the Host. If it is difficult to separate the work from the cubicle, how to
remove them will be discussed between the Exhibitor and the Host. The Exhibitor may
be asked to remove the cubicle together with their work.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Gifu (4-1-22, Usa, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture): Galleries(3) Number of exhibits
Approx. 14 works

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Schedule (subject to change)(1) Reception of applications
December 24 (Fri.) 2021 to no later than 17:00, May 16 (Mon.) 2022
*If sent by post, the application must be postmarked by May 16, 2022.
After this period, in the process of selecting winners, applicants may be asked tosubmit additional materials and/or be interviewed. Applications received after theapplication period will not be accepted for any reason whatsoever.

(2) Preliminary selection
Mid-June 2022
(3) Primary selection
Early August 2022
(4) Announcement of the primary selection results
Early September 2022
An applicant (hereafter,“Applicant”) passing the primary selection (hereafter,“Exhibitor”) will be announced on the official website of the Executive Committeeof Gifu Land of Clear Waters Art Festival Art Award IN THE CUBE and/or Gifu
Prefectural Government (hereafter, the“Host”). Applicants will also be notified of theresult individually.
An Exhibitor and the Host will sign an agreement regarding the production of theirwork. Each Exhibitor who passes the primary selection will be awarded the prize
money.
It is planned to provide technical counseling and support regarding the exhibition.

(5) Preliminary production of exhibits
September 2022 – Late March 2023
The Host will have a discussion with Exhibitors regarding installation of their work. In
the process of the discussion, the Host may ask Exhibitors to partially change theirplans due to installation restrictions at the exhibition site and other factors.
During this period, the Host will receive installation-related and technical inquiries
associated with the production of exhibits and will respond to them. Exhibitors’
inquiries and the Host’s responses to them may be made public on the official
website.

(6) Installation of exhibits
Late March – Early April 2023
Exhibitors will be requested to work on their exhibits at the exhibition site.
Exhibitors may consult with the Host when they need assistance to install their work,
such as staff and/or volunteers to help carry out the work within the venue and who
can provide technical support.

(7) Secondary selection
Early April 2023
(8) Announcement of the secondary selection results
Mid-April 2023
Winners of the Grand Prize and Judges Prize(s) (each judge can award one prize) will
be announced on the official website. Winners will be notified of the result individually.

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Selection(1) Selection procedures
Preliminary selection: Mid-June 2022
The Art Award IN THE CUBE Planning Committee will assess the feasibility of eachwork in terms of safety, legal issues and other aspects.

Primary selection: Early August 2022
Judges will select winners of the primary stage (approx. 14 works).

Secondary selection: Early April 2023
Judges will select winners of the Grand Prize and Judges Prize(s).
During the period between the primary and secondary selections, proposals for award
entries, information on the production process of artworks, interviews with Exhibitors,
and other relevant information may be posted on the official website for publicity
purposes.

(2) Judges (Names without honorifics)
IRIE Keiichi
IWASAKI Hideo		
KITAMURA Akiko
		
SHIKATA Yukiko
TERAUCHI Yoko
MORIMURA Yasumasa
YAMAGIWA Juichi		(3) Prize money
Grand Prize (one work): ¥5 million (yen)Judges Prize: ¥1 million (yen)Other selected works (approx. 14 works): ¥500,000 (yen) eachi.

Winners of the Grand Prize and Judges Prize(s) will be selected from those whohave passed the primary selection. There may be no winners for these prizes.
ii. The amounts of prize money above include tax. The prize money for the winnersof the Grand Prize and Judges Prize(s) will be given separately from the prize forthose who have passed the primary selection.
(Income tax will be deducted from the prize money. To overseas winners, any tax
treaty with the country where they reside may be applied.)iii. Ownership of the works of the Exhibitors shall not be transferred to the Host as aresult of being given the prizes above.
iv. The details of prizes and the amounts of prize money are subject to change in theevent of disaster, social circumstances or other factors.
v. Each Exhibitor who passes the primary selection will be awarded the prize money.
vi. After passing the primary selection, if an Exhibitor becomes unable to produce
their work, or if the actual work significantly differs from the one described in thesubmitted plan, for whatever reason, the prize will be withdrawn and the Exhibitor
must return the prize money immediately.
vii. If more than one judge selects the same Exhibitor, the Exhibitor will still only beoffered the prize money once.

(9) Exhibition period
April 22 (Sat.) – June 18 (Sun.) 2023: Open for 50 days

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Architect and Design Director
Artist and Researcher / Professor, Faculty of Science andEngineering, Waseda University, Director of metaPhorest
Dancer and Choreographer / Professor, Faculty of Arts,
Shinshu University
Curator and Critic
ArtistArtistDirector-General, Research Institute for Humanity andNature3

Selection

Exhibition (scheduled) ｜ Schedule (subject to change)3(1) Application qualificationi.

All costs incurred in association with a work to be submitted, such as the costs
for application, production and transportation, and insurance feesii. Personnel, travel, accommodation and other costs related to the delivery of awork into the venue, the installation, display, maintenance, repair and demolitionof the work, the removal of the work from the venue, and meetings to discuss
exhibition-related mattersiii. Costs required for the Exhibitor to strengthen the durability of the cubicle, makesome addition to the cubicle or make their own cubicle
iv. Costs for lighting within the cubicle
v. Fees for using and transporting audio, video and other electronic equipment anddevices that are not included in facilities auxiliary to the museum, and associatedpersonnel expenses
vi. Fees for copyrights, such as music or other copyrighted materialvii. Fees for performers and their accommodation, and expenses for suppliesviii. All costs other than those borne by the HostThose who understand the objective of Art Award IN THE CUBE 2023 and, if
selected, will work on completing the production of their work in a responsible
manner.
(Both individuals and groups, in any age group, of any nationality are eligible.)(2) Theme“REAL”no yukue “Where(‘REALITY’Goes”)(3) Regulations for works to be submitted etc.
Works that have already been made public are not accepted. Only one work
per individual or per group is accepted.
i.
ii.

A work means an exhibit using a cubicle of the designated size.
An Applicant must hold all the rights to the work to be submitted. In addition,
works that infringe on the copyrights, portrait rights, trademark rights, ownershiprights, or other rights of third parties, such as using the work of someone otherthan the Applicant without permission, will not be accepted.
iii. If copyrighted material, such as pieces of music, photos, and trademarks are used
for the exhibition, the user must get approval for such copyrights and trademarks,
in advance, by themselves.
iv. In case of conflict between an Applicant and a third party, the Host will notassume any responsibility. The Applicant must resolve the conflict on theirown and at their own expense. If conflict between an Applicant and a third
party causes damage to the Host, the Applicant is liable for the entirety of any
damages.
v. Works that violate laws and regulations and/or are against public order or morals
will not be displayed.
vi. Exhibits that do not conform to the aims and objectives of this project, such as
those produced for profit-making as their main purpose, or produced as religiousor political propaganda, may not be displayed.
vii. Applicants are allowed to use external funding from companies and other sources
and seek cooperation from companies. It is also permitted to display sources ofcooperation within the cubicle or on the walls.

(4) Size and other requirements for a work to be submitted
A work to be submitted must be installed in a cubicle space, measuring 4.8
m (w) x 4.8 m (d) x 3.6 m (h) (decoration inside the cube and on the exterior
walls).
i.
ii.

See the floor plan (p.10).
The cubicle prepared by the Host is made of wood and has four sides, each ofwhich measures 4.8 m (w) x 3.6 m (h), and a ceiling measuring 4.8 m (w) x 4.8
m (d). There is an opening in one of the walls, measuring 1.2 m (w) x 2.0 m (h).
iii. It is possible to remove walls and the ceiling. If two or more walls are removed, asquare steel pipe frame will be needed.
iv. A wall can withstand a load of 20 kg/m2 and the ceiling can withstand a load of
3 kg/m2.
v. The floor of the museum can withstand a load of 1 t/m2.
vi. Exhibitors are allowed to strengthen the durability of the cubicle itself, makechanges to the cubicle (making a hole in a wall etc.) or make their own cubicle,
only after consulting with the Host. As a general rule, the cost for the above must
be borne by the Exhibitor.
vii. While there is no restriction on the materials, shape and techniques for works to
be displayed, works that may interfere with the management of facilities of theMuseum of Fine Arts, Gifu, such as works containing organic matter, hazardous
materials, materials that may emit a foul odor or decompose, or works that may
be dangerous to display, install, or view, will not be displayed.
viii. A work that generates sound, vibration and/or other effects is acceptable. If sucha work affects other works, or if it interferes with the management of the facilitiesof the Museum of Fine Arts, Gifu, discussions may be held with the Host or other
Exhibitors before exhibiting it.
ix. The Host may ask Exhibitors to partially change their plan due to installation
restrictions at the exhibition site. However, Applicants are allowed to maketheir initial proposal for their work without taking into account any installation
restrictions; a discussion between Exhibitors and the Host on possible partialchange will be held after the primary selection.

(5) Costs

Costs incurred by the Hosti. Prize money (after deducting tax), expenses associated with the payment of the
prize money (bank transfer fees etc.)
ii. Venue rental fees, rental fees for facilities attached to the venue
iii. Costs for basic lighting for the exhibition area (Lighting installed in the exhibition
site)
iv. Costs for producing, dismantling and removing cubicles
v. Costs for security staff at exhibition venues
vi. Insurance premiums to cover losses through theft of and/or damage to works
during the exhibition period. (The purchase of a property insurance policy with an
upper limit on coverage is being planned.)vii. Costs of publicity materials regarding the overall exhibition, such as leaflets,
posters and website operation; and costs of preparing archives, such as
documentary photos, videos and documents(Exhibitors will be asked to prepare some documents and provide photos andother materials for this purpose.)7

How to apply for the award(1) Documents and other materials required to be submitted
The materials listed in A and B below must be submitted in the designatedfile formats and must not exceed the designated capacity. Please note thatmaterials that do not meet the requirements will not be accepted.
A. Essential materials(Use the forms located on pp.11–19, or download the formats from the official website.)

Application form (pp.11–12)
Fill in all the sections with information on the Applicant.

Proposal [1] (p.13)
Provide the title and shape of the work, materials used for the work, how it will
be produced, a production schedule, expected grants or cooperation from otherorganizations and details, the form of the cubicle, the concept behind the work, and abrief explanation of the work.

Proposal [2] (p.15)
Provide an image of the work in any form, such as a sketch, a photo of a model of thework, or a computer graphic image of the work that clearly represents the work.

Proposal [3] (p.17)
Provide a three-view drawing of how the work will be when it is exhibited.

Proposal [4] (p.19)
If the exterior of the cubicle is modified as part of the work, provide information on themodification according to the instructions given in Proposal[2]. (If no modification is made on the exterior, this proposal form is not necessary.)i.
ii.

Documents above must be written either in Japanese or English.
If proposals are submitted in an electronic data format. data attached to
Proposals [2], [3] and [4] must be an image in JPG or PDF format, with alongitudinal length of ≥ 600 pixels, and no more than 3 megabytes. Application
documents and proposals must be submitted in PDF format.
iii. Application documents and Proposals [1], [2], [3] and [4] must be displayed inlandscape orientation, A4 size, and must not change when they are printed.

Costs incurred by Applicants/Exhibitors

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Application regulations for the award

Application regulations for6 the award

B. By post
Send essential and optional materials to the address below.

(3) Where to apply

B. Optional materials

A. Official website
https://art-award-gifu.jp/

Medium in which the entry is recorded

B. By post
Tokai Bldg. 3F, 9-16, Wakamiya-cho, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture 500-8828
Application Reception Section, Secretariat of the Executive Committee, Gifu Land of
Clear Waters Art Festival - Art Award IN THE CUBE

If the entry is in the form of performance or others that can only be displayed in
the form of video or animation, submit a video recorded on a medium (DVD or BD)
through which the Host can understand the content of the entry. (The file must be ≤500 megabytes in size.)

Image of a miniature (maquette)(4) Selection fee

If the procedure described in the Proposal is not enough to explain the work to enter,
it is possible to use a miniature of the entry. If a miniature is submitted, Optional
Material [1] (Image of a miniature) (p.21) attached with a photographed image of theminiature must be submitted.

¥5,000 (yen) per entry (tax included)
The screening fee will not be returned for any reason.

Image of a work produced in the past

A. If the payment is made by credit card, follow the procedure on the official website(https://art-award-gifu.jp/). Payment can only be made by credit card.

It is acceptable to submit an image of a work produced in the past as a referencematerial. In such a case, submit Optional Material [2] (Image of a work in the past)(p.23) attached with the image.

B. PostPlease transfer the screening fee to the following bank account:

Terrasse Nayabashi Branch (038) Ogaki Kyoritsu Banki.
ii.

The size of a miniature must be within 1/10.
If Optional Material [1] or [2] is submitted in an electronic data format, dataattached to the form must be an image in JPG or PDF format, with a longitudinallength of ≥ 600 pixels, not more than 3 megabytes. Optional Material itself mustbe submitted in PDF format.
iii. The format of the video data shall be as follows:
Visuals: MOV, MP4 or WMV format (DVD: region code“2”or“ALL”; BD: region
code“A”or“Free”)

Savings Account No. 419959
Seiryu no kuni gifu geijyutsusai jimukyoku ohbo uketsukekakari kaikeitanto
Kanda Makoto
i. The bank transfer fee must be borne by the Applicant.
ii. The payer’s name must be the Applicant’s name.
iii. The transfer transaction number, the payer’s name and other relevant
information must be provided in the“Information on the payment of the screeningfee”section of the application form.

C. Documents/materials to be submitted in the categories A and B above• If essential materials and optional materials are submitted as printed copy, theymust be displayed in landscape orientation on A4 size, which must not change
when they are printed.
• Proposals [1] to [4] and Optional Materials [1] and [2] should be submitted as
one sheet each. If more than one sheet is submitted, only the first sheet will be
accepted, and the second and subsequent sheets will not be considered.
• When attaching separate sheets as materials to Proposals [2] to [4] and Optional
Materials [1] and [2], do not overlap and paste, or fold and paste, the sheets.
• Do not include anything that can identify the Applicant (such as Applicant’sor Applicant group’s name etc.) in Proposals [1], [2], [3] and [4] and Optional
Materials [1] and [2], for the sake of selection.
• Materials to be submitted (application form, proposal, image of a miniature,
image of a work produced in the past) may be used for the purpose of publicityof the award or other relevant promotional activities (brochures, websites, press
releases, etc.) without any monetary compensation to the Applicant.
• The decision on whether to retain or discard materials to be submitted is left up
to the Host and, as a rule, they will not be returned to the Applicant. Miniatures
can be returned by cash on delivery. If Applicants do not require a miniature to be
returned, please inform the Host.

(5) Inquiries and responses regarding the application
Inquiry reception period: December 10 (Fri.) 2021 – 17:00 April 22 (Fri.) 2022
Responses will be posted on the official website by April 26 (Tue.) 2022.
An Applicant may ask questions through the official website.
Other means will not be accepted. Please note that the Host will not respond toinquiries by phone or in person.

(6) Contact information for inquiries regarding the application
Application Reception Section, Secretariat of the Executive Committee, Gifu
Land of Clear Waters Art Festival - Art Award IN THE CUBE
Tokai Bldg. 3F, 9-16, Wakamiya-cho, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture 500-8828
Tel: 050-5526-5472(2) How to apply

Inquiries are not accepted on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays and New Yearholidays. Telephone inquiries are accepted between 10:00 and 17:00.

Applications can be received through the official website or by post.
Follow the procedures below for each means. An Applicant may send by post aminiature of their entry and/or data recorded on a medium (DVD or BD), at theirdiscretion. When sending such materials, attach the Forwarding Slip (p.27) to them.
*Postage fees must be borne by the Applicant.
A. Official website

Send the Application Form after filling in all the necessary information.
Each file should not exceed 10 MB in size. Applicants will be authenticated by theiremail address before they can start registration on the application form. Proceed withthe registration from the URL provided in the authentication email.
Once registered, Applicants cannot change their registration details. If they lose the
URL to the application form, access the application form from the reminder email thatwill arrive in a few days.
Depending on email settings, the reception completion email from the application form
may be placed in a different folder as spam or junk mail. Make sure to check your email
settings.

68Important points(1) Issues related to rights, such as copyrights and proprietary rightsi.

Copyrights of all works and application materials submitted (including
performance entries and events) will belong to their authors.
ii. Within the scope of the selection process of the Art Award IN THE CUBE, theHost will duplicate application materials.
iii. Works selected in the primary selection process may be duplicated, screened,broadcast, made public online, displayed, translated or used for other purposesby the Host within the scope of the selection results announcement, exhibition,
display and advertisement of subsequent series of the Art Award IN THE CUBE,
without any monetary compensation to their authors.
iv. Works to be exhibited and introduced at the exhibition will be recorded as videos,
photos and/or in other forms, which may be used for the purpose of advertising
the Art Award IN THE CUBE, provided to the media, or used for relevant projects.
The Host will decide how and where to take videos and photos.

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How to apply for the award

iv. With regard to three-view drawings, the Applicant can download PDF data fromthe website and design it using Illustrator or other drawing apps, and may thenattach it to Proposal [3] as an image.
v. If the proposals [1] to [3] are not submitted, the work will be disqualified.

Visitors to the exhibition may take pictures of works for non-profit and private
purposes, and to be used for public transmission and automatic public
transmission (contributions to social media etc.) while they are being exhibited.
vi. Applicants must ensure that their entry work does not violate any third-party rights
and, if any complaint in this regard is received, they must address it at their own
responsibility. If conflict between an Applicant and a third party causes damage
to the Host, the Applicant is liable for the entire damage.
vii. Images provided by Exhibitors for the purpose of publicity may be trimmed orotherwise processed by the Host when they are used.
viii. The property rights of each work belong in principle to its author.
ix. When entry works are presented and/or exhibited on other occasions, it must
be clearly stated that they were produced on the occasion of Gifu Land of Clear
Waters Art Festival - Art Award IN THE CUBE 2023.

i.

Exhibitors who pass the primary screening will be required to sign an agreement
separately.
ii. Exhibitors will be requested to attend events designated by the Host, such as theaward ceremony.
iii. Exhibitors may be asked to provide additional materials in the screening process.
iv. If there are any defects or false statements in the application, documents andmaterials submitted, or if any violation of regulations, agreements or otherproblems occurs, the selection/award will be withdrawn and the winner will be
asked to return any prize money already paid immediately.
v. Any inquiries about the progress of the selection of entries, or inquiries about
reasons for the selection will not be accepted.
vi. The Host will not make any compensation for damage and loss caused during thedelivery of a work.
vii. Important information regarding the“Art Festival in Gifu, Land of Clear Waters Art Award IN THE CUBE 2023”(e.g. in case of any change in date, time andvenue due to social circumstances or other reasons) will be posted on the official
website (https://art-award-gifu.jp/).
viii. In case of a conflict between the Host and an Applicant, Japanese law will apply
and the Gifu District Court will serve as the dedicated competent court of the firsttrial.
ix. Any matters not stipulated in this guideline shall be determined on a case-bycase basis upon consultation between the Applicant and the Host.

(2) Issues related to the exhibition of worksi.

The place where each cubicle is installed in the venue will be decided by the
Host.
ii. Works to be exhibited must be produced and installed in such a way as towithstand the exhibition period. If works are designed to be touched or operated,
they must be able to withstand being touched and operated.
iii. If a work is broken or damaged due to insufficient durability, its Exhibitor must
repair it onsite at its own cost.
iv. It is possible to make holes, use nails or modify the walls, ceiling and/or columns
as long as such modifications do not affect the durability of the cubicle. It is, inprinciple, not permitted to modify the floor of the cubicle. However, if the Exhibitor
takes measures to prevent damage to the facilities, such as preparing floor boards
themselves, it is permissible to modify it.
v. Electrical wiring in the cubicle will be installed by the Host. Lighting equipment
and accessories must be prepared by Exhibitors. The way in which electricalwiring will be installed will be determined after discussion between the Host andan Exhibitor.
vi. The electrical power source available in the cubicle is 100 volts, 15 amps fromone circuit. If higher voltages and amps are needed, the Exhibitor must discuss
it with the Host. (It is not permitted to install electrical equipment for which the
Exhibitor needs to draw electricity from an external source, such as a generator
installed outside of the venue, or one that exhausts any gas in the venue.)vii. If an entry is in the form of video, the Exhibitor must prepare, if necessary,devices to play it, such as a projector, PC, DVD player, speaker and/or blackout
curtains, by him/herself.
viii. In the venue, cubicles adjoin each other. The Exhibitors should be aware thatwork may be affected by sound, vibration and light from other works.
ix. If an entry is in the form of performing art, which cannot be displayed
continuously, perform it several times during the exhibition period. (Associatedaccommodation and other costs must be borne by the Exhibitor.) Duringother times, place something that provides information on the details of theperformance.
x. The Host can perform simple turning on and off of a switch but, in principle, does
not operate or manipulate devices and equipment other than in an emergency.
xi. After the exhibition, the cubicle itself will in principle be removed by the Host. If
the work and the cubicle are not separable, it is possible for the Exhibitor to takeit out of the venue after discussing with the Host. In this case, transportation
costs must be borne by the Exhibitor.
xii. Insurance premiums to cover losses through theft of and/or damage to works
during the exhibition period will be borne by the Host. (The purchase of a property
insurance policy with an upper limit on coverage is being planned.)xiii. The Host will take great care in exhibiting and handling entry works but willassume no responsibility for any damage caused by natural disasters and othercontingencies.
xiv. In the exhibition space, no commercial transactions and no advertising andpublicity for commercial purposes are permitted. However, it is allowed to display
the logos and names of cooperating companies on the inside of the cubicle andthe walls.
xv. E xhibitors must remove their exhibit and deal with waste on their own
responsibility, at their expense.

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Handling of personal

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The Executive Committee of the Gifu Land of Clear Waters - Art Festival
Art Award IN THE CUBE defines its role in protecting Applicants’personal
information as described below. In compliance with this definition, the Host
will take all possible care to prevent personal information from leaking, use forany other purpose, alteration or otherwise.
(1) Purposes of use of personal information
Applicants’personal information will only be used for the limited scope purposes
described below:
i. Notification of selection results
ii. Communication to confirm entry-related information and questions
iii. Statistical analysis with the aim of improving the Art Award IN THE CUBE
iv. Provision of information related to the Art Award IN THE CUBE, such as
exhibitions and invitations to apply for the award(These pieces of information will not be provided upon request.)
v. Publication of a list of winners in mass media and on the website(Work titles, winners’names and affiliations, etc. Whatever is to be disclosed will
be notified to the individual concerned in advance.)
If such information needs to be disclosed for purposes other than those above,
we will obtain the consent of the individual concerned in advance.

(2) Disclosure and communication to third partiesi.
ii.

Applicants’personal information will be managed and protected in an appropriatemanner.
Applicants’personal information will not be disclosed and communicated to third
parties without their consent. However, such information may be disclosed to
subcontractors only when it is necessary to hold the Art Award IN THE CUBE
and carry out the activities of the AAIC Secretariat.
The above does not apply in cases in which disclosure is necessary for theprotection of life, body or property and in which it is difficult to obtain the consent
of the individual concerned, or cases in which disclosure is required by law.

(3) Applicants’consent
i.
ii.
ii.

An Applicant must confirm the points specified in (1) and (2) above before filingan application.
Upon receiving an application form, it will be understood that we have obtained
the consent of the Applicant and author.
OthersIn some cases, applicants may be requested to submit necessary documents
regarding the handling of personal information.

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Important points ｜ Handling of personal information

Important points(3) Other important pointsv.

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Front view
Panel
Panel
partition partition
Panelpartition

Reinforcing beam:
Round pipe ∅48.6 x 4.6

Lauan ﬂame-retardant plywood:t5.5 + coated paper ﬁnish
Lauan ﬂame-retardant plywood:t4 + coated paper ﬁnish

Reinforcing
veneerSide view A
Section a‒a

Outdoor: Basic cubicle

6000
4800

Floor board on which a long sheet is applied

Column/square steel pipe/100×100
t3.2

Spigot pipe secured by screws

Beam/square steel pipe/100×100

Steel base（dotted lines）
t3.2

Steel base（dotted lines）
Floor board on which a long
sheet is applied

Pen name

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month

date

Gender (Check the one that applies toyou. You may leave this box blank.)

Male

FemaleContinued on the back

List up to five exhibitions that you have participated in and awards that you have received. [Example] Exhibitions: year, exhibition name (Clarify whether solo of group), venue, city; Awards: year,
award’s name (e.g. Grand Prize of the xxx Contest), city

(Provide brief descriptions that can be made public. Put ◎ before items in your personal/activity history that you want to be included in a digest version of your profile (in approx. 30 to 40 words) tobe shown in a list of works.)(Email)year(Mobile phone)（Date of birth）(Fax)

years old

(Home phone)

Postal code

(as of 2022/1/1)

Representative name[Handling of personal information] The personal information provided above will be used only for the Art Award IN THE CUBE and will not be disclosed to any third parties.

５.

４.

３.

２.

１.

Major exhibitions and awards

Personal history/Brief summary ofactivities

Contact information(Telephone No. etc.)

Present address

Birthplace (Country/Prefecture)

Age/Gender(If the Applicant is a group of individuals, please provide information on the representative person in the sections below.)

Title of the work

Individual or group name

This application form can also be submitted from the official website. *Upon receipt by the AAIC, the Applicant is deemed to have consented to the requirements rules and procedures described in the Invitation for Participation.

Frame: Block board t18 x 89

Application Form

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For AAIC
Secretariat use only

Ceiling plan

Application Form (front)

Panel
Panel
Panel
partition partition partition

Application period
Dec 24 (Fri.), 2021–May 16 (Mon.), 2022

Plan view

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Reinforcing beam: Round pipe ∅48.6 x 1.6

Gifu Land of Clear Waters Art Festival

3600

4800

6000

Indoor: Basic cubicle

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Three-dimensional work

Installation

With modifications(including removal of the ceiling)

video

Cubicle not necessary(including production of a cubicle by the Applicant)

Others（For AAIC
Secretariat use only

Note: For screening purposes, please do not include any information that could identify the Applicant (name of Applicant/group, etc.) in this form.

(Do not change the size or orientation of the form. The second and subsequent pages will not be screened.)
Proposal

13）*Information described in *1 to *2 provided by Applicants passing the primary selection may be used in a list of works, collection of records, etc. *Please submit a single sheet of A4 size of landscape orientation.

Without modifications(4 walls and ceiling)

Plane surface

Brief explanation of the work (in not more than 50 words)*2

Concept of the work (in not more than 250 words)

Cubicle (Select one and put ○ in frontof the selected place)Materials used
How to produce
Production schedule*1

For AAIC
Secretariat use only)

ToryumonEvent
Shape/Form

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Application period
Dec 24 (Fri.), 2021–May 16 (Mon.), 2022

Proposal [1] (Information on the work)

Application period
Dec 24 (Fri.), 2021–May 16 (Mon.), 2022

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Gifu Land of Clear Waters Art Festival

Information on payment of the selection fee

Sender’s name

Transfer date and time

Name of bankHandling No./Receipt No.

You may attach a copy of the transfer statement of the screening fee instead of filling in this section.

Questions (Please answer the following questions as far as possible – they will not affect the decisions for selection.)

Online public invitation
guide

Other (

Cultural center

The chance to exhibit
my work in the museum
Title of the work

SHIFT
Other (

ART iT

Instagram

Geijyutsu Shincho

Official website

Twitter

Bijutsu Techo

Facebook

Gallery)
Art museum)

The concept of the
AAIC2023
SchoolOther (

Q1. How did you learn about AAIC2023? (Multiple choices allowed)

Magazine

Internet

Printed media(Place where you got it)

Other (

The fact that AAIC2023
is open to anyone)
Gifu Land of Clear Waters Art Festival

The judges

Q2. What is your reason for applying for AAIC2023? (Multiple choices allowed)

The prize money

Other (

Q3. Please feel free to write any comments below

Application Form

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Proposal [2] (Image of the work)

Application period
Dec 24 (Fri.), 2021–May 16 (Mon.), 2022

For AAIC
Secretariat use only

Note: For screening purposes, please do not include any information that could identify the Applicant (name of Applicant/group, etc.) in this form.

*Please submit a single sheet of A4 size of landscape orientation. (Do not change the size or orientation of the form. The second and subsequent pages will not be screened.)*Provide a clear image of the work. For example, you may provide an idea sketch or attach a photo of the work. *The submitted image of a work selected in the primary selection may be used in a list of works, collection of records, etc.

Gifu Land of Clear Waters Art Festival

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Front view

Inside measurement (width) 4,600 mm

Proposal [3] (Three-view drawing)

Plan

For AAIC
Secretariat use only

Side view*These measurements are approximate.
The actual cubicle will have walls and a ceiling.
(This is a translucent display.)
The inside measurement is the size between columns.

Scale 1：60

Application period
Dec 24 (Fri.), 2021–May 16 (Mon.), 2022

Note: For screening purposes, please do not include any information that could identify the Applicant (name of Applicant/group, etc.) in this form.

*Please submit a single sheet of A4 size of landscape orientation. (Do not change the size or orientation of the form. The second and subsequent pages will not be screened.)

Gifu Land of Clear Waters Art Festival

Inside measurement (depth) 4,600 mm
Inside measurement (height) 3,500 mm

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Proposal

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Proposal [4](Modification to theexterior of the cubicle)

Application period
Dec 24 (Fri.), 2021–May 16 (Mon.), 2022

For AAIC
Secretariat use only

Note: For screening purposes, please do not include any information that could identify the Applicant (name of Applicant/group, etc.) in this form.

*Please submit a single sheet of A4 size of landscape orientation. (Do not change the size or orientation of the form. The second and subsequent pages will not be screened.)

Provide an image of modification to the exterior of the cubicle, if any. For example, you may provide an idea sketch or attach a photo of the work.

Gifu Land of Clear Waters Art Festival

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Optional Material [1](Image of aminiature)

Application period
Dec 24 (Fri.), 2021–May 16 (Mon.), 2022

For AAIC
Secretariat use only

Note: For screening purposes, please do not include any information that could identify the Applicant (name of Applicant/group, etc.) in this form.

Optional Material*Attach photographed image(s) of the miniature to this form. Please submit a single sheet of A4 size of landscape orientation. (Do not change the size or orientation of the form. The second and subsequent pages will not be screened.)

Gifu Land of Clear Waters Art Festival

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Optional Material [2](Image of aprevious work)

Application period
Dec 24 (Fri.), 2021–May 16 (Mon.), 2022

For AAIC
Secretariat use only

Note: For screening purposes, please do not include any information that could identify the Applicant (name of Applicant/group, etc.) in this form.

Optional Material*Attach image(s) of a work produced in the past to this form. Please submit a single sheet of A4 size of landscape orientation. (Do not change the size or orientation of the form. The second and subsequent pages will not be screened.)

Gifu Land of Clear Waters Art Festival

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Contact information ｜ Application Reception Section, Secretariat of the Executive Committee, Gifu Land of Clear Waters Art Festival – Art Award IN THE CUBE
URL: https://art-award-gifu.jp/*This information will not be used for any purpose other than to confirm the meaning of the question and relevant matters.

Inquiry

Inquiry

Inquiry

Phone number or email address*

Inquirer’s name

Please fill in all the fields below and send it from the official website

Gifu Land of Clear Waters Art Festival

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Title of the
work

Name

Title of the
work

Name

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Attach the form below to the rear side of the miniature or the surface of the DVD or BD case.

〒500 - 8828
Tokai Bldg. 3F, 9-16, Wakamiya-cho, Gifu City,
Gifu Prefecture
Application Reception Section
Secretariat of the Executive Committee
Gifu Land of Clear Waters Art Festival –Art Award IN THE CUBE

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Use this sheet when sending materials for selection by post.t

Gifu Land of Clear Waters Art Festival

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Forwarding Sheet

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