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HOKURIKU-U35 Craft Award
Competition opportunity. Deadline: 2026-11-10
- Type
- Award
- Organizer
- MADO Co., Ltd.
- Deadline
- 10 November 2026
- Where
- Japan
- Compensation
- 200,000 JPY + individual exhibition support (full cost covered)
- Disciplines
- ceramics, woodwork, glass, lacquerware, wood carving, metalwork, washi paper, leather, textiles
About this opportunity
The HOKURIKU-U35 Craft Award is a prestigious competition targeting emerging craft artists under 35 from the Hokuriku region (Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui prefectures) in Japan. It offers a ¥200,000 prize and full-cost support for a solo exhibition at Gallery Mado, promoting traditional crafts with contemporary vision. The call emphasizes originality, regional ties, and innovation in craft practices.
Who can apply
- Must be under 35 years old as of April 1, 2026, and reside in or be from the Hokuriku region (Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui prefectures).
- Students are eligible.
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.
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