The 10th Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale (ETAT), scheduled to be held in 2027, is now accepting submissions from November 4 (Tue) to November 11 (Tue), 2025.
This time, you can submit your art project and performance works in two ways: (A) free proposals and (B) Proposal for a selected site/project. In addition, we will also accept new types of submissions, such as proposals that utilize existing artworks, as part of the project proposal.
For this call, proposals may be submitted either by post or by email. We look forward to receiving your ideas that reflect a deep understanding of the vision of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, which has continued since 2000, and that make use of the region’s abundant resources—its unique history, natural environment, and human connections.
Please note that the selection results will not be announced on this website. Only successful applicants will be contacted individually at the address provided in application.
We have published FAQ due on October 10 (updated on October 17, 2025).
Please note that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding exhibitions or applications.
Lauren Berkowitz, “Residual Matter” (works in 2024 from open call)
Kurakake Junichi + Nihon University College of Art Sculpture Course, “Shedding House” (works in 2006 from open call)
Site Visit Tour on September 13(Sat.)
Site visit and lecture by the general director, Kitagawa Fram for candidates
We will hold a site visit tour on Saturday, September 13, 2025. It will be a day-trip bus tour, during which we will guide you through the specific candidate sites currently under consideration for artwork installation, as well as introduce the core principals of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale. In addition, the General Director, Kitagawa Fram, will give a lecture about the 10th edition of ETAT.
【Date】Saturday, September 13 (one-day bus tour)
【Overview】Tour candidate installation sites and visit the main facilities and artworks at the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field.
【Tour Fee】¥8,000 (Includes bus fare, lunch, and consumption tax.)
【Itinerary】9:20 Meat at the Echigo-yuzawa station Echigo-Tsumari Art Field Information Center= Akakura School= The placenta ― Misyaguchi + Ubusuna House (lunch)= Matsudai “NOHBUTAI”= NUNAGAWA Campus + Director’s Talk= Vacant House @ Yuyama Village= Akeyama Arts Center= Arrival at Echigo-Yuzawa Station / End of tour
*Please note that the tour itinerary is subject to change.
【Charter bus】 Minami-Echigo Kanko Bus
【Minimum Capacity】1 person
【Application Deadline】 5:00 PM, September 12
*An English-speaking staff member will accompany you on the day.
【Travel planning and execution:】Niigata Prefecture Governor’s Registered Travel Agency Region-440, NPO Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Collaborative Organization
3743-1 Matsudai, Tokamachi-shi, Niigata Prefecture, 025-761-7749 / officialtour@tsumari-artfield.com
Japan Travel Agents Association regular member
*You may apply even if you do not participate in the site visit. If it is difficult for you to attend, please refer to the applicant video below.
Chris Matthews, “Nakasato Scarecrow Garden” (works in 2006 from open call)
For inquiry
| Address | Tokamachi-city Tourist Information Centre 251-17 Asahicho, Tokamachi-city, Niigata 948-0079, Japan |
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| info@echigo-tsumari.jp |
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