{"id":8257,"date":"2025-06-10T12:59:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T03:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2025.artfair.asia\/wp\/?post_type=news&p=8257"},"modified":"2025-08-08T18:11:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T09:11:11","slug":"20250610","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/2025.artfair.asia\/en\/news\/20250610\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cAFAF AWARD powered by E.SUN BANK\u201d will be held with the support of E.SUN BANK"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2025 is pleased to announce the open call for the \u201cAFAF AWARD powered by E.SUN BANK,\u201d an award exhibition dedicated to discovering and supporting the next generation of artists. This program is held with the support of E.SUN BANK, a Taiwanese financial institution actively engaged in biodiversity conservation and the promotion of arts and culture. Award-winning works will be exhibited in a special booth at the art fair venue.To reflect the diverse possibilities of artists, the \u201cAFAF AWARD powered by E.SUN BANK\u201d comprises of two categories:<\/span><\/p>\n

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AFAF AWARD\uff1aFor Artists Seeking International Recognition<\/b>
\n<\/span>We support both internationally active artists and artists of the next generation with a global outlook by providing opportunities to connect with key figures in Asia, gain international recognition, and opportunities for evaluation. As a part of this initiative, we offer a \u201cTaiwan Art Research Support Grant\u201d to assist with overseas research and foster further growth.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Conditions<\/strong><\/td>\n1. No restrictions on age or nationality.
\n2. Works in all media are welcome (2D, 3D, video, etc.).
\n3. Ability to exhibit\/sell works at ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2025 (Thursday September 25th – Sunday September 28th, 2025).
\n\u203bApplicants must be able to respond to purchase requests from E.SUN Bank.<\/span>
\n4. Must be present at the venue during the exhibition period for display oversight and interaction.
\n\u203bThe schedule will be arranged in consultation with the organizers.<\/span>
\n5. Must be available for setup (Tuesday September 24th) and takedown (Sunday September 28th).
\n\u203bAll travel, transportation, and accommodation expenses are the responsibility of the artists.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prizes<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2666 AFAF AWARD Prize\uff1a1 Artist
\nAward-winning works will be selected from the shortlisted entries that pass the first screening, through a final in-person judging process held at the AFAF venue.\u2666 Finalists\uff1a2 Artists
\nAward-winning works will be selected from the shortlisted entries that pass the first screening, through a final in-person judging process held at the AFAF venue.\u2666 E.SUN BANK Prize
\nThe winning work will be the piece purchased by E.SUN Bank, and it will be showcased at the AFAF venue.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Benefits<\/strong><\/td>\n1. Exhibit\/sell at the select booth during ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2025
\n2. Feature on the official AFAF website
\n3. Opportunities to be introduced to commercial galleries
\n4. Cash prize
\nAFAF AWARD Prize\uff1aJPY 300,000(Including the Taiwan Art Research Support Grant *A Japan art study tour support grant is provided for residents of Taiwan.\uff09
\nFinalists\uff1aJPY 50,000
\n5. Invitation to the award ceremony scheduled on the opening day of AFAF, September 25.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Judges<\/strong><\/td>\n\u30fbMr.SUNG, NIENCHIEN(General Affairs Division Senior Director of E.SUN BANK)
\n\u30fbMS. HSIEH, YISHAN(General Affairs Division Senior Assistant Manager of E.SUN BANK)
\n\u30fbEtsuko Iwanaga(Director of Fukuoka Art Museum \/ Director of Fukuoka Asian Art Museum)
\n\u30fbMadoka Yuki(Associate Professor, Faculty of Design, Kyushu University)
\n\u30fbLi Yu-Ling(Director of the Asia University Museum of Modern Art \/ Former Director, Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts)
\n\u30fbKazunobu Abe(Executive Director of Mizoe Gallery \/ Representative Director of ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Screening Fee<\/strong><\/td>\nJPY 5,000 (incl. tax)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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AFAF AWARD GATEWAY\uff1aFor Artists Not Affiliated with a Commercial Gallery<\/b>*<\/span>
\n<\/span>This program is intended for those who wish to pursue a professional career as an artist or expand their artistic practice. It offers a gateway to the art market while supporting the next step in their artistic journey through the opportunity to exhibit at one of Japans largest art fairs.<\/span>
\n<\/span>*Applicants whose works are already handled by a gallery may still apply, provided that representation by or affiliation with other galleries is permitted.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Conditions<\/strong><\/td>\n1. Must not be affiliated with a commercial gallery*
\n\u203bApplicants whose works are already handled by a gallery may still apply, provided that representation by or affiliation with other galleries is permitted.<\/span>
\n2. No restrictions on age or nationality.
\n3. Works in all media are welcome (2D, 3D, video, etc.).
\n4. Ability to exhibit\/sell works at ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2025 (Thursday September 25th – Sunday September 28th, 2025).
\n\u203bApplicants must be able to respond to purchase requests from E.SUN Bank.<\/span>
\n5. Must be present at the venue during the exhibition period for display oversight and interaction.
\n\u203bThe schedule will be arranged in consultation with the organizers.<\/span>
\n6. Must be available for setup (Tuesday September 24th) and takedown (Sunday September 28th).
\n\u203bAll travel, transportation, and accommodation expenses are the responsibility of the artists.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prizes<\/strong><\/td>\n\u2666 AFAF AWARD Prize\uff1a1 Artist
\nAward-winning works will be selected from the shortlisted entries that pass the first screening, through a final in-person judging process held at the AFAF venue.\u2666 Finalists\uff1aMultiple Artists
\nAward-winning works will be selected from the shortlisted entries that pass the first screening, through a final in-person judging process held at the AFAF venue.\u2666 Gallery Prize\uff1aMultiple Artists
\nSelected from among the finalists. This award reflects the evaluations from the galleries exhibiting at AFAF. Works marked as especially memorable will be selected for the Gallery Prize.\u2666 E.SUN BANK Prize
\nThe winning work will be the piece purchased by E.SUN Bank, and it will be showcased at the AFAF venue.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Benefits<\/strong><\/td>\n1. Exhibit\/sell at the select booth during ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA 2025
\n2. Feature on the official AFAF website
\n3. Opportunities to be introduced to commercial galleries
\n4. Cash prize
\nAFAF AWARD GATEWAY Prize\uff1aJPY 100,000
\nFinalists\uff1aJPY 50,000
\n5. Invitation to the award ceremony scheduled on the opening day of AFAF, September 25.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Judges<\/strong><\/td>\n\u30fbDaisuke Miyatsu(Art Collector, Professor of Yokohama University of Art and Design)
\n\u30fbHozu Yamamoto(Representative of Tokyo Gallery + BTAP)
\n\u30fbYasushi Kawata(Representative of Kawata Gallery \/ Director of Kobe Art Promotion Association)
\n\u30fbHuang Shan-shan(Director, Jut Art Museum)
\n\u30fbKazunobu Abe(Executive Director of Mizoe Gallery \/ Representative Director of ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA)
\n\u30fbShunichiro Morita(Gallery Morita Representative \/ Director of ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA)
\nIn addition, the Gallery Prize will be judged by the galleries exhibiting at AFAF.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Screening Fee<\/strong><\/td>\nGeneral\uff1aJPY 5,000 (incl. tax)
\nStudents\uff1aJPY 3,000 (incl. tax)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\u226aHow to Apply\u226b<\/b>
\nAfter completing the screening fee payment, please fill out the application form provided by the deadline: Friday, August 1 at 11:59 PM (JST).
\n\u3010Payment\u3011
\nCredit Card \/ Convenience Store Payment \/ PayPal \/ Rakuten Pay. \/ PayPay Balance \/ Mobile Carrier Billing \/ Bank Transfer
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\u25a0Credit Card \/ Convenience Store Payment \/ PayPal \/ Rakuten Pay. \/ PayPay Balance \/ Mobile Carrier Billing<\/strong>\"\"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\u25a0Bank Transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u226aSchedule\u226b<\/b>
\nApplication Deadline\uff1aFriday August 1st, 2025 at 23:59
\nAnnouncement of Results\uff1aMonday August 18th, 2025 on the official website (tentative)
\n*If any false declarations are confirmed, the selection may be canceled even after the announcement.<\/p>\n

\u226aApplication Guidelines\u226b<\/b>
\n\u2666Japanese<\/a>
\n\u2666English<\/a>
\n\u2666Chinese<\/a><\/p>\n

\u226aFAQ\u226b
\n<\/b>Please check here<\/a><\/p>\n

\u226aContact\u226b
\n<\/b>ART FAIR ASIA FUKUOKA
\nE-mail: awards@2025.artfair.asia<\/p>\n

We look forward to receiving your applications.<\/p>\n

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