HERALBONY Co., Ltd. has closed submissions for the international art award, “HERALBONY Art Prize 2025 Presented by Tokyo Tatemono | Brillia”, on December 30, 2024. A total of 2,650 artworks were submitted by 1,320 artists from 65 countries and regions worldwide. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all submissions.
HERALBONY launched this international art prize on January 31, “Isai (Unique Talent) Day”, with the vision of providing artists with disabilities the recognition they deserve and expanding their opportunities. This year marks the second edition of the award, and the Grand Prize-winning work will be exhibited in Tokyo, Iwate, and Paris.
Over 2,600 Entries! Artists from 65 Countries and Regions Take Part
During the submission period from November 13 to December 30, 2024, the HERALBONY Art Prize received a total of 2,650 entries from 1,320 artists across 65 countries and regions.
▼ List of Participating Artists’ Countries of Residence:
Iceland, Ireland, United States, United Arab Emirates, Armenia, United Kingdom, Israel, Italy, Iran, India, Indonesia, Egypt, Australia, Austria, Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Canada, South Korea, Greece, Croatia, Colombia, Zambia, Singapore, Georgia, Switzerland, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tanzania, Chile, China, Denmark, Germany, Turkey, Nigeria, Namibia, Nicaragua, Japan, New Zealand, Nepal, Norway, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Hungary, Fiji, Philippines, Finland, France, Brazil, Bhutan, Belgium, Peru, Hong Kong, Honduras, Poland, Malaysia, South Africa, Myanmar, Mexico, Mozambique, Maldives, Jordan, Rwanda, Lesotho, Russia (listed in Japanese alphabetical order).
■ Upcoming Event
After first-round judging (Evaluation of submitted information and digital images) and second-round judging (Assessment of the original artwork), the Grand Prize, Judges’ Special Awards, and Corporate Awards will be selected. A final exhibition and award ceremony featuring the winning and finalist artworks is scheduled for late May 2025.
■ Awards and Prizes
・Grand Prize (1 recipient): JPY 3 million
・Jury Prize (1 recipient per juror): JPY 300,000
・Corporate Prize (1 recipient per sponsoring company)
The Corporate Prizes will be selected by sponsoring companies, with winning works potentially being incorporated into products, services, or business projects of the respective companies.
*All award-winning works will be subject to a licensing agreement with HERALBONY Co., Ltd.
■ Exhibition in Tokyo
Winning and finalist artworks will be showcased at an exhibition starting in late May 2025.
Period: May 31 (Sat) – June 14 (Sat), 2025
Venue: SMBC East Tower 1F Earth Garden (1-3-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Organizer: HERALBONY Co., Ltd.
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