Artwork Submission Procedures for the67 CWAJ Print Show (2024)
thThe College Women’s Association of Japan (CWAJ) began its annual print show in 1956.
The exhibition and sale of works of art as well as donations from benefactors haveenabled CWAJ to fund more than 900 scholarships for Japanese, overseas and visually
impaired students. Simultaneously, the show serves to present and promote thefascinating beauty of contemporary Japanese prints to the world.
Our 67 show will take place in October 2024 at Daikanyama Hillside Forum, a landmark
thexhibition space designed by world-renowned architect Fumihiko Maki. The venue is
within walking distance of Shibuya, Tokyo’s lively entertainment and culture hub. Theonline exhibition will be held concurrently.
The selection has two stages and will be carried out by appointed jurors. The first(preliminary) stage will be a desktop review of digital submissions of the artworks. For
the second stage, jurors will review the artworks in person. Please read the guidelines
carefully before applying. We look forward to receiving many outstanding prints for thisjuried selection.
Some of the winning works will be exhibited and sold at Highfield Hall in Falmouth,
Massachusetts, USA in 2025.

The 67 CWAJ Print Show
thDates: Oct 16 (Wed) ~ Oct 20 (Sun), 2024
Venue: Hillside Forum at Daikanyama
Hillside Terrace Bldg. F, 18-8 Sarugaku-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
http://hillsideterrace.com/
Online Exhibition: CWAJ Print Show Online Gallery
Dates to be announced later
https://cwaj-gallery.jp/
Eligibility
The artist must be a resident of Japan at the time of submission, or have previously been
selected to display their artwork(s) at past CWAJ Print Show(s), or have a return addressin Japan.

Entry Rules
1. All print art techniques and mediums are acceptable.
2. Each artist may submit only one print of their own creation.
3. Prints produced from 2022 onwards are preferred.
4. Prints previously exhibited at past CWAJ Print Shows and its online gallery are NOTeligible.
5. Prints must be signed, numbered and dated (at least with the year). Edition must beavailable. Edition numbers cannot be changed after submission. Mono-prints, andA.P. (also called E.A.) are not accepted.
6. Paper size should not exceed the maximum allowable size of 90cm x 100cm.
7. Prints must be available for sale.
Note: A print which does not meet all requirements above are deemed ineligible.
Juried Selection Process
There are two stages in the selection process.
During the first stage, jurors will evaluate the submitted digital images of the artworks.
During the second stage, jurors will evaluate the actual artworks in person.
All selected prints will be featured in the CWAJ Print Show Catalogue, exhibited, and put
on sale at the 67th CWAJ Print Show and its online gallery.
Artists of selected prints are invited to the opening reception on October 15, 2024.
CWAJ Print Show Committee Award
Recipient will be invited to display their work at the 68th CWAJ Print Show in 2025
Selection Advisors
HANAI Hisaho

Curator, National Museum of Modern Art, TokyoIZUHARA Tsukasa

Professor Emeritus, Kyoto City University of Arts

O JunArtist

YANAGISAWA Noriko

Director, The Japan Print Association

Representative of CWAJ
Entry Procedure
Please visit https://cwaj.org/jp/print/artwork-submission/ and submit the form online.

If you prefer to submit a paper application, please download the form available on theabove site then scan and email the completed form to Submissions@cwaj.org.
If you experience technical difficulties accessing the form, please contact us via email atprintshow@cwaj.org with your name, address and phone number, so that we can assist
you.
Digital Images
Submit your image in jpeg format, with a minimum data size of approximately 5MB and350 dpi.
The photo should be taken from the centre-front of the artwork and capture the entire
paper, not only the image area of the print.
The quality of the photo must be adequate for publishing in our catalogue, in focus andwith no distortion.
Note: The photo image will not be returned regardless of the results of the selection.
Submission Fees (non-refundable)
A non-refundable Submission Fee of 2,000yen is required.
Option 1Credit card - you may pay by credit card online when you submit the entryform.
Option 2

Bank Transfer
Bank: Mitsui Sumitomo Bank
Branch: Meguro
Account Type: Ordinary
Account No: 7198489
Account Holder Name: Ippan Shadan Hojin CWAJ

Option 3: Paypal - you may remit the payment to printshowsales@cwaj.org
Note:
Please make payment within the submission period. The artist name should appear aspayer.
Bank transfer fee is borne by the sender.
The application fee will be donated to the CWAJ Scholarship and Education Programs.

Announcement of the First Selection Results
First stage selection: artists will be informed individually of the outcome in late April. We
will not answer individual inquiries about the result.
Shipping of Artworks Selected for Second Stage of Selection Process
For those who pass the first selection, you will be asked to send your artwork on
designated dates. Tentative dates for receiving the artworks are Monday May 7 and Tue
May 8. The artwork must be unmatted, unmounted, and unframed. The print must be dry.
The shipping charge is borne by the sender (applicant). Further details will be provided.

Note: In principle, when shipped within Japan, the print should be inserted between
strong flat boards to avoid damage during unpacking. Make sure to write your name on
the boards. If you must use a tube, please wrap the outside of the rolled print with tissueor packing paper before putting it into the tube. Overseas entries should be shipped inplastic/cardboard tubes or between strong flat boards.
Second stage selection: artists will be informed individually of the outcome in late May.
Artworks which are not selected at the second selection will be returned by the end ofJune, 2024. The shipping charge is borne by the receiver (applicant). We will not answer
individual inquiries about the result.

Sale of the Prints
The CWAJ Print Show is a fundraiser. Selected prints will be put on sale during the show.
CWAJ may request artists to send additional editions for sale prior to the show.
The selling price of each print should be identical to the gallery price. Prices cannot bechanged once the print is received by CWAJ.
The standard policy is that 50% of the selling price before tax goes to the artists and 50%
goes to CWAJ Scholarship and Education Programs.
The prints will be sold at the venue and online as well. Please make sure that there are
no stains, wrinkles, scratches, stickers or tape marks on the image and also within themargin area.
The prints will be matted and displayed. On returning, they will be unmatted.
There may be situations in which you will be asked to ship the extra copies directly tothe purchaser. The shipping charge is borne by the purchaser.

Entries from Overseas
Overseas submissions will be accepted if the artist meets eligibility criteria and has areturning address in Japan. Other conditions, please refer to the CWAJ website. For thepayment of entry fees or any other questions, please contact printshow@cwaj.org viaemail.
EXEMPTION CLAUSE, MISCELLANEOUS
1. CWAJ retains the right to photograph and print the selected works for use in thecatalogue, for publicity such as on posters and flyers, on products such as greetingcards, calendars, on the catalogue cover or on the CWAJ website. If your print isselected for any of these uses, we will notify you in advance. CWAJ does not pay
royalties for reproduction of artwork used in connection with the Print Show.
2. Submitted prints will be handled with utmost care. However, CWAJ shall not be
responsible for any unforeseen damage, loss, theft, etc., which may have occurred
during shipping, unpacking, packing, and/or displaying of the prints. Please insure
your prints at your own cost for the entire shipping and handling process if so desired.
3. Submission fees will be received as a donation to CWAJ Scholarship and Education
Programs.
4. CWAJ retains the right to rescind any awards after their announcement should any
concerns about the suitability of the print arise.
INQUIRIES AND CONTACTSCWAJ Print Show Committee
Email:

printshow@cwaj.org

Website: https://cwaj.org/print/artwork-submission/

CWAJ (College Women’s Association of Japan) is a not-for-profit organization based inTokyo. Proceeds from the CWAJ Print Show go to CWAJ Scholarships.
Thank you for submitting your print to the 2024 CWAJ Print Show!