Services・サービス

• Calendar of shows, juried exhibitions open for entry.
• Links to prominent galleries, museums and organizations. “Who, When and Where.”
  There is also an impressive database called <https://artscape.jp/eng/> I'm sure you will enjoy browsing through it.
• Free of charge translation of contest entry forms, Translation of “Statement of intent” and Translation of “Artist Statement”. As well as resume or bio information if necessary. “How, why”.
  (Please go to, “Translation Services” and read the “Terms and Conditions”. If you should find the Terms and Conditions” agreeable, the service will be free of charge.) . All translation must be from English to Japanese.
• 年間を通して外国人作家の応募可能な展覧会、公募展、企画展の予定表。 著名な画廊、美術館へのリンク。年間を通して外国人作家の応募可能な展覧 会、公募展、企画展の予定表。名称、期日、所在地。
• データベースとして素 晴らしいサイトとしてhttps://artscape.jp/eng/があり ます。こちらも是非ご参考ください。
• 募集要項、趣旨説明、コンセプトの翻訳の援助。必要に応じて経歴、履歴書の 翻訳。
• 「Services」ボタンをクリックして受諾条件を読んでいただきます。諸条件を理解し、納得いただければ無料で支援します。
  外国作家さんのみ対象です。将 来的には日本の作家さんが海外に出て行くのをお手伝い出来るように計画中です。

Calendar of Events・カレンダー

Gallery listings・画廊リスト

I am sure COVID 19 has changed your lives in the countries where you live. In 2024, we are ushering in new liberation from COVID. Congratulations to all!!
However the art community has suffered a great deal in terms of how we conduct our businesses. Sentiments of "After COVID, is that things will never be the same.". On a personal note, I have lost dear relatives due to COVID just last year. While the doors to Japan has been reopened. Please be aware that the threats of COVID is a present threat, without causing an alarm, in 2024, everyone is obliged to consult your physician regarding the risk of and medical care of COVID.
While tourists to Japan have been enjoying profitable currency exchange-rates and reasonable prices in shopping. Achieving reasonable sales of your art work might be not as profitable. So Japanese market in terms of arts might no longer be an appealing venue. Conversely, your hotel bills and living expenses might be at its lowest rate for everybody. Ironically, residency program may not be as appealing as it used to be. Please be clear as to what your achievement goals are for your endeavor. I.e. "I am interested in achieving a commission for a show of my work at the lowest expense rate." etc.
This list of museums and galleries perhaps are my personal recommendations and has my biased point of view. The list you see are for 2 and 3 dimensional visual arts. And I am truly sorry that I could not include performing arts, i.e. Music, dance and theater etc. Also literary expressions like poetry and novels etc. It would be irresponsible for me to offer my comments for areas where I am not familiar with. Please enjoy a walk-through of galleries and museums and say to yourself this is what I want.　
There is also an impressive database called https://artscape.jp/eng/ I'm sure you will enjoy browsing through it.

Translation Service・翻訳サービス

Free translation service of your contest application, Artist's Statement, Statement of Intent, bio, resume, Press Release is available providing you adhere to the following guidelines.
Artist's Statement, Statement of Intent must be not longer than double spaced legal note pad page. (1 page only respectively)
Bio information and Resume cannot be longer than half a page of legal note pad respectively.
Press Release in about 400 to 800 words or less.
Contest entry form have rules and regulations for exhibitions. Especially in terms of shipping of your work to and from Japan once you are accepted. You must agree to all terms and shipping charges and other expenses. i.e. most galleries will not pay postage fees for invitation cards you would like to mail in your own country.
We cannot accept one or two translation requests mailed in within 90 days before your deadline usage. Please specify date of use. English to Japanese translation only. Completed translation will be emailed to you 30 days prior to usage.
Should you require up to 3 to all items. Please submit your text based data by email 6 months prior to usage. Completed translation will be emailed to you 30 days prior to usage.
Contest entry form or application may have written rules and regulations which you must be aware of. Please email the gallery if they have English version of the application. If not, I will try to inform you.
We will not be liable for rejection due to inaccurate or faulty translation. And we reserve the right to refuse any translation service. Please be aware that aesthetic terminology or art terms may not be translated by machines.
Please press Contact button to mail in your requests.
We wish you best of luck.

• All art space websites mentioned below can be viewed by searching the title listed. You can also insert URLs as well. All Museum calendars for 2021 to 2022 is cancellation of large scale "Call For Entries" due to COVID 19.
• All sites below have English translations and then some. You may have difficulty in finding them. Some sites will offer only the google language translator.
• List was chosen because they all have posted "Call For Entries." indiscriminate of country of origin. Hind-sight, you may consider them to be above the level you were hoping for. But it is the larger institutions that had prepared for entries from abroad and thus you have better chance of being selected.
• If you know of galleries and art space that you would like me to post please mail me. If you would like to keep it to yourself you are free to do so.
• After you have made your choices, you may want to use "Free of charge", translation service (English to Japanese only) for Artist's Statement. (Credo). Statement of Intent and Press Release. Although the gallery side may chose to create a Press Release for you. If you are stuck for ideas, you may want to contribute to our chatroom. Please be sure that you agree and comply to the terms stipulated before you ask for the translation service.
  
  List of Galleries and events to choose from・画廊やイベント情報
  
  KYOTOGRAPHIE 2022.4.9.-5.8. International Photography Festival.
  URL:<https://www.Kyotographie.jp/en/>
  Remark: If I may be biased, the site and the event is perfect for
  photographers planning to break into the Japanese market. Loads
  of information is offered through its events and on-line periodicals.
  You may want to register your e-mail so you do not miss "Call for
  Entries" deadline for 2023, since it may vary from year to year.
  Hayama, Artist in residence program.
  URL: <www.hayamaresidency.com>
  Remark: An artist in residence program in kanagawa pref., Japan
  in a small town near the imperial villa. Call For Entry just ended
  for 2022. Please remember the deadline for 2023 application is
  January 15, 2023.
  Tokyo Arts and Spaces (TOKAS)
  URL: https://www.tokyoartsandspace.jp/en/archive/application
  tel: +81-3-5625-4433
  Remark: Artist Residency program offered by Japan Ministry of Education and Culture and
  National Museum of Modern Art. 2021 program is closed, but please look at the timeline
  and due date for application, because it will be offered for 2022. If you are selected for 2022,
  residency program will commence in 2023. Go to the website and look at [Research Residency Program 2021]
  plus [International Creator Residency Program 2021](Individual program)
  Shiseido Gallery
  Address:Tokyo Ginza Shiseido Building, basement floor
  8-8-3 Ginza Chuo-ku, Tokyo. Postal Code 104-0061 Japan.
  tel: +81-3-3571-3901
  fax: +81-3-3572-3951
  https://gallery.shiseido.com/en/exhibition/
  https://corp.shiseido.com/corporate-museum/en/visit
  https://corp.shiseido.com/art-house/en
  21_21 Design Sight.
  Address:
  Midtown Garden, Tokyo Midtown,
  9-7-6 Akasaka. Minato-ku, Tokyo. Postal Code 107-0052 Japan.
  tel: +81-3-3475-2121
  Email: info@2121designsight.jp
  Remarks: English website available. Search, "Design Sight Midtown."
  Proceed to scroll down to English and other languages. Complex housing numerous galleries museum and design houses. Including Miyake Issey, who is the principal founder of the site.
  3331 Arts Chiyoda
  Address:
  6-11-14 Soto Kanda Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Postal Code 101-0021 Japan.
  tel: +81-3-6803-2441
  URL: https://www.3331.jp
  Remarks: English website available but hard to find. Click menu on footer and click "EN" on upper right hand corner. Art exhibit complex
  AIR3331 residence.3331.jp/en/explore
  77gallery
  Address:
  7-5-4-5F Mohri bldg. Ginza chuo-ku, Tokyo Postal Code 104-0061 Japan.
  tel: +81-3-3574-1601
  URL: https://77gallery.com
  Email: g-77@cameo.plala.or.jp
  Remarks: An institution of an art gallery, situated in Ginza. Pertinent English information can be found on website. If interested, please list your inquiries on email.
  8/ Art Gallery
  Address:
  2-21-1-8F Shibuya Hikarie bldg.
  Shibuya ku, Tokyo. Postal Code 150-8510 Japan.
  tel: +81-3-6434-1493
  URL: http://www.hikarie8.com
  Remarks: Google translator at foot of the website.
  8/ Tomio Koyama Gallery
  Address:
  2-21-1-8FShibuya Hikarie bldg.
  Shibuya ku, Tokyo. Postal Code 150-8510 Japan.
  tel: +81-3-6434-1493
  URL: http://www.hikarie8.com
  Remarks: Google translator at foot of the website. Shows curated by Tomio
  Koyama.
  ANB Tokyo
  Address:
  5-2-4-2F Ropponongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Postal Code 106-0032 Japan.
  tel: not available
  URL: https://www.tokyoartbeat.com
  Remarks: There are 3 websites listed, however this was the only site that offered English translation with ease. Exciting website.
  ANOMALY
  Address:
  1-33-10-4F Higashi-shinagawa, TERRADA Art Complex I, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo. Postal Code 130-0002 Japan.
  tel: +81-3-6433-2988
  URL: http://anomalytokyo.com
  Email: info@anomalytokyo.com
  Remarks: Contemporary atmosphere and suitable for all kinds of medium.
  ARCHI-DEPOT ONLINE
  Address:
  2-6-10-G Higashi-shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo. Postal Code 140-0002 Japan.
  tel: not listed
  URL: https://www.archi-depot.com/online
  Remarks: above physical address is the location of their museum space called
  "WHAT" short for, "Ware House of Art Terrada." Their collection is not limited to
  Architecture but open to all mediums of artistic expression. However, ARCHI-DEPOT ONLINE is exclusive to architects. Email for WHAT museum is:
  info.archi-depot@terrada.co.jp
  Koki Arts
  Address:
  1-15-2 Rose Bldg. 1F., Higashi Kanda,
  Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Postal Code 101-0031 Japan.
  tel: +81-3-3865-8650 (by appointment only)
  Email: info@kokiarts.com
  (Koki Arts does not accept unsolicited artist submissions.)
  National Art Center Tokyo
  Address:
  7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Postal Code 106-8558 Japan.
  tel: +81-3-5777-8600
  URL: https://www.nact.jp
  Email: not listed
  Remarks: Apex of national museum best of luck if you can show your work here. There are many open competitions and you will have to inquire.
  Mori Art Museum,
  Address:
  6-10-1 Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, Roppongi Minato-ku, Tokyo. Postal Code 106-0032 Japan.
  tel: +81-3-6406-6652
  URL: https://www.mori.art.museum
  Email: not listed.
  Remarks: Definitely a feather in your cap if you can join their distinguished stable of artists.
  Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
  Address:
  4-1-1 Miyoshi, Koto-ku, Tokyo. Postal Code 135-0022 Japan.
  tel: +81-50-5541-8600(voice mail)
  URL: https://www.mot-art-museum.jp
  Remarks: A national museum. Best of luck to you.
  Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
  Address:
  8-36 Ueno-Park Taito-ku, Tokyo. Postal Code 110-0007 Japan.
  tel: +81-3-3823-6921
  URL: https://www.tobikan.jp
  Email: not listed
  Remarks: A metropolitan museum run by the city of Tokyo.
  Artizon Museum
  Address:
  1-7-2 Kyobashi chuo-ku, Tokyo. Postal Code 104-0031 Japan.
  tel: +81-50-5541-8600
  URL:https://www.artizon.museum
  Email: for ticket sales and press release requests only.
  Remarks: Formerly known as Bridgestone Museum. One of the most prestigious privately run museum in Japan.
  National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo.
  Address:
  3-1 Kitanomaru-koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Postal Code 102-8322 Japan.
  URL: https://www.momat.go.jp
  tel: not listed
  Remarks: If you are interested in traditional and modern aesthetics, This and her counterpart museum in Kyoto might be the ultimate goal.
  National Museum of Modern Art Kyoto.
  Address:
  26-1 Okazaki Enshoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. Postal Code 606-8344 Japan.
  URL: https://www.momak.go.jp
  tel: not listed.
  Remarks: Sister museum to the Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo. Again a pinnacle of a museum that one only wishes to end up one day.
  National Museum of Art Osaka.
  Address:
  4-2-55 Nakanoshima, Kita -ku, Osaka. Postal Code 530-0005 Japan
  URL: https://www.nmao.go.jp
  tel: +81-6-6447-4680
  Email: not listed.
  Remarks: Great museum!
  Tomo Museum of Art
  Address:
  4-1-35 Toranomon Minato-ku, Tokyo. Postal Code 105-0001
  URL: https://www.musee-tomo.or.jp
  tel: +81-3-5733-5131
  Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
  Address:
  1-13-3 Ebisu Garden Place, Mita Meguro-ku, Tokyo. Postal Code 153-0062 Japan.
  URL: https://www.topmuseum.jp/e/
  tel: +81-3-3280-0099
  Email: not listed.
  Remark: Since my medium is photography I have a bias towards the museum.
  If you are like me this is one objective to shoot for. No pun intended.
  Hara Museum Arc
  Address:
  2855-1 Kanai Shibukawa city, Gumma prefecture. Postal Code 377-0027 Japan.
  URL: https://www.haramuseum.or.jp
  tel: +85-279-24-6585
  Email: arc@haramuseum.or.jp
  Remarks: Used to be one of the top private museums in Tokyo. Now their
  Museum stands on acres and acres of property. A two hour drive. And a beautiful get-away from Tokyo.
  Nikon Photo Contest:
  https://www.nikon-photocontest.com/en/entry/photo/
  (currently: entry for 2021 is listed. 2022 is not listed but it gives you an idea as to what to expect.)
  Remarks: It is one of the premier photo contest with a long history.