Who may enter
The competition is open to anyone.
Short description
The competition is organized by the Executive Committee of the Triennale of KOGEI in Kanazawa, Japan.
The Kogei World Competition in Kanazawa is an international competition that showcases new ideas in craft.
“ Works should apply a contemporary perspective to craft techniques or materials in a way that is both unique and expressive.
Works in such genres and media as ceramics, metalwork, textile, lacquer, wood, bamboo, glass, dolls, leather, cloisonné, paper, and other fields are welcomed, as are works that combine craft techniques and materials.
Both three-dimensional and flat works will be accepted.
Only one work per artist(s) can be submitted.
2022 Winners
Entry fees
The competition is free to enter.
Prizes
• Grand Prize: 1,000,000 JPY (1 winner)
• Second Prize: 500,000 JPY (1 winner)
• Special Recognition Award: 200,000 JPY (3 winners)
• Next Generation Award: 100,000 JPY (2 winners)
