[Applications are now closed] The 70th Art Exhibition for People Over 10: "The Older You Get, the Younger You Get"
October 2024, 11 | News
We are looking for artworks by people aged 70 and over.
"Drawing a picture"...
This open exhibition began in 2004 with the slogan, "We sought in Okina a world that is not gorgeous but beautiful, not huge but strong, lacking technique but surpassing technique; another kind of art that cannot be reduced to painting methods or theories." Open art exhibitions tend to focus on discovering young artists, but this exhibition aims to introduce the world that can only be depicted by age, and is open to applications from people aged 70 and over. Anyone who has reached the age of 70 can submit work, regardless of experience.
On the other hand, times have changed dramatically in the past 20 years. We believe it is time to reconsider the age setting of 70 years and over and the meaning of this open exhibition.This marks the end of the history of "getting older, getting younger."
The memorable 10th exhibition is"Independent format" in which all submitted works that meet the regulations are exhibited without judgingWe look forward to receiving your enthusiastic and creative works to mark the finale of this open exhibition's 20-year history!
The 70th Art competition by people who are over XNUMX
The older we are, the younger we feel
Date: February 2025th (Sat) - March 4rd (Sun), 26
Venue: Matsumoto City Museum of Art, Special Exhibition Room
Qualifications
70 years or older(Age as of January 2025, 1)
No restrictions on nationality or occupation
Application period
September 2024, 12 (Sun) - October 1, 2025 (Wed)
*Due to a limit on the number of works that can be exhibited, we may close applications early.
Submissions
Two-dimensional work, any theme
*Limited to works created after the age of 70
*Japanese painting, watercolor, oil painting, acrylic painting, pastel, print, ink painting, collage, and others (excluding calligraphy and photography)
Size: Within 20 (within 72.7cm x 72.7cm, size not including frame)
Be sure to frame it (glass is not allowed, acrylic is OK) and attach display hardware and string.
In addition, the painting must not protrude beyond the frame.
Number of items exhibited
One item per person
Listing Fee
5,000 yen (Exhibitors will receive an invitation ticket)
How to Apply
- Please apply via the link below.
Applications can be made from this page starting December 12st.
- After your application is received, we will send you a delivery notice for paying the entry fee and a work slip, which is required when bringing in your work.
- Your application will be accepted once the submission fee has been paid.
*Please pay the submission fee via the invoice by Wednesday, February 2025, 2. If payment cannot be confirmed, your application will be invalid.
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*Please be sure to pick up your work on the specified date. *Please be sure to bring your receipt when picking up your work. *If the item is not picked up by the specified date, it will be returned to the applicant with shipping charges to be paid by the applicant. After the exhibition ends, the item will be transported to the location specified by the exhibitor within three weeks. |
After the Exhibition ends, the items will be transported to the location specified by the exhibitor within 3 weeks. *Packing and transportation will be handled by a company designated by Matsumoto City Museum of Art. *Sellers are responsible for packaging fees, postage, etc. (cash on delivery). Details will be released around November 2024. |
Regarding the payment on delivery fee,CLICK HERE.
Notes
- All costs incurred for packaging, transporting, and insurance of the works will be borne by the applicant.
- The listing fee once paid cannot be refunded under any circumstances.
- Works that do not comply with the application regulations, works that infringe on the rights of a third party (copyright, portrait right, etc.), works that are found to be plagiarized or imitated, works that violate laws and regulations or public order and morals, and works that promote a specific political party or religion will not be eligible for exhibition.
- Works that may cause a bad odor, decay, damage, or generate flora, fauna, or pests will not be accepted.
- Any issues related to copyright and portrait rights regarding the content of the work must be dealt with at the individual exhibitor's own risk, and the organizers will not be held responsible.
- Works will be handled with the utmost care, but the organizers will not be held responsible for any damage caused by force majeure such as unforeseen accidents during transportation, natural disasters, improper packaging, structural defects in the work, etc. Please note that the same applies to damage caused by the surface of the work protruding beyond the frame. If insurance is required, it is the applicant's responsibility to purchase it.
- The organizers will retain the copyright of submitted works for the purpose of advertising and promoting the Exhibitions, and introducing and explaining the exhibited works in print, publications, websites, etc.
- Visitors to Exhibitions are permitted to take photographs of the exhibition venue and artworks, and to post them on social media and blogs (videos and filming/using for commercial purposes are not permitted). Thank you for your understanding.
- The personal information you enter, such as your name and address, will be kept strictly confidential and will only be used for matters related to this exhibition.
Application guidelines
Please click on the image below to download the application guidelines.
If you would like to receive it by mail, please contact us at the address listed below.
Matsumoto City Museum of Art, Public Exhibition Manager
Phone: 0263-39-7400
Email: wakakunaru@gmail.com