Competition

The Adachi UKIYOE Award 2026 — Seeking Artists to Create Contemporary Ukiyo-e

The Adachi Foundation for the Preservation of Woodcut Printing · Tokyo, JP

Deadline: December 25, 2026
Who can apply: Open to all countries
Disciplines: digital art, fine arts, design
Age: 15
The competition is open internationally to applicants aged 15 and over. Applicants under 18 must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
What it gives: 300,000 JPY
Grand Prize: JPY 300,000 + woodcut production Excellence Award: JPY 150,000 + woodcut production Honorable Mention: JPY 50,000
What it asks: 5 images · fee ¥2,000, paid to the organiser, not ArtFond
Applicants submit images of 3–5 works they have created previously.

The Adachi Foundation for the Preservation of Woodcut Printing runs the Adachi UKIYOE Award, an international art competition for artists aged 15 and over to create contemporary ukiyo-e.

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ArtFond doesn't accept applications or collect entry fees. We put together a PDF portfolio from your works, plus your CV and statement if they're on your site. You apply on the organiser's page.

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Source: Art Jobs. Last checked September 10, 2026.

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The Adachi UKIYOE Award 2026 — Seeking Artists to Create Contemporary Ukiyo-e

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