![May 31 [Sat] - June 14 [Sat] ,2025 HERALBONY Art Prize 2025 exhibition @ Tokyo](/assets/imgs/top/notice_en_sp.svg)
Monday, August 18 – Sunday, November 2, 2025
*Please submit via the Submission Form by 23:59 on November 2, 2025 (Japan Standard Time).
(1 winner): JPY 3 million
（1 winner per each jury)
（1 winner per Sponsor)
Awards from Sponsors
Corporate Prizes are selected by the corporate sponsors. Corporate Prizes winners will be offered the opportunity to discuss a potential collaboration to negotiate the use of the winning artworks for the sponsor’s service, product, or business.
Winning artworks are deemed to be the subject of a licensing agreement with HERALBONY Co., Ltd.
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Artists with disabilities who wish to pursue careers in art internationally.
Those who pass the first-round judging will be asked to submit an electronic copy of one of the following documents for verification:
- Disability identification issued by a government authority
- Certificate of enrollment from a special needs school or welfare facility
- Medical certificate from a healthcare institution
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Open to all professional and amateur artists. There are no age/gender/nationality restrictions.
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Submissions can be made by the artist, a family member, or an affiliated organization.
Eligible applicants are:
1) The artist
2) The artist’s parent or legal guardian
3) Other family members, or representatives of an affiliated facility or organization
A maximum of three artworks submission per artist will be accepted.
Free
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Ownership and Copyright
The artwork must be owned by the artist, including copyright.
Works containing characters, brands, names, or other properties whose rights belong to a third party are NOT eligible.
If the artwork passes the first-round judging, it must be available for loan from January to August 2026. The international shipping fee will be covered by the organizer.
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Format
Only two-dimensional artworks suitable for wall display are accepted (e.g., paintings, prints, digital art, photographs, mixed media).
Installations are eligible if they can be wall-mounted and do not exceed 200 cm on the longest side when displayed.
The following are NOT eligible: sculptures, three-dimensional works, video works, and audio works.
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Size and Weight
Longest side: 200 cm or less
Weight: 15 kg or less (including frame, if applicable)
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Eligibility
Works that have never won prizes or commercialized. Works previously submitted to other competitions are eligible only if they have not won prizes or commercialized.
Simultaneous submissions to other competitions are NOT allowed.
reflect a unique vision or social message cultivated by the artist’s perspectives or experience
utilize a free expression that challenges the conventional norms of art
evoke resonance and new viewpoints
embody diversity and inclusivity while exploring new possibilities for artistic expression.
August 18, 2025
Applications open
November 2, 2025
Application deadline
Early December 2025
First-round judging
The first-round judging will be conducted based on image data only.
Late December 2025
Notification of first-round results
January – February 2026
Artwork shipping period
Those who pass the first-round judging will be required to ship their artwork to Japan. Shipping arrangements will be organized by the HERALBONY Office, which will cover the shipping costs.
Late February 2026
Second-round judging
Late May – Late June 2026
Award ceremony + exhibition
The Grand Prize, Corporate Prize, and Jury Prize winners, along with other selected works, will be exhibited.
Late August 2026
Return of artworks
Although shipping cost will be covered by the HERALBONY Office,import duties (if any) incurred upon delivery will be the responsibility of the recipient.
The form cannot be saved midway.
You have about 50 minutes to complete the form.
Prepare all required materials and texts before starting.
Applicant information: Name, contact details
Artist information: Personal information including disability details,
Artwork details: Title, year of production, size, materials, short description (max. 400 letters)
Artwork images: Up to 3 artworks per artist; 1 image per artwork
Format: JPEG / PNG
Size: max. 1200px on the longest side
File size: 500KB–2MB
Files over the limit will cause an error. Please prepare images as close as possible to 1200px on the longest side.
We welcome website links or other available online sources where your work can be viewed. These materials will not be evaluated directly, but may be referred to during the judging process as supplementary information.
If you upload a PDF portfolio, please note that the maximum file size is 10MB. A template is available here (.doc).
You may refer to the Online Application Form Manual (PDF)
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Am I eligible to apply?
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The prize is open to artists with disabilities, either self-nominated or nominated by others.
If you pass the first-round judging (based on image review), you will be asked to:
1.Ship your actual artwork to the designated location in Japan for the final judging.
2.Provide an electronic copy of one of the following documents for verification:
・Disability identification issued by a government authority
・Certificate of enrollment from a special needs school or welfare facility
・Medical certificate from a healthcare institution
If you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact us at prize@heralbony.com.
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Can I submit an artwork that was entered in another competition?
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Yes, as long as it has never received an award or previously commercialized. Please also make sure to check the terms of any other competition you entered, as some may have an exclusivity period.
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Can I submit works by a deceased artist?
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We’re sorry, but the prize is intended for living artists with the desire to continue creating.
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I’m having trouble applying through the online form.
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If you cannot submit online, you may apply using the downloadable Word form.
Complete the form and email it to prize@heralbony.com.
Download Application Form (.docx)
Applications may take up to 7–10 days to process.
Please note that we cannot accept submissions in person or by postal mail.
Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.