We have received a large number of applications, and the review process is currently taking some time. We will contact only those who have passed the review individually regarding the results. Please note that we will not announce the results on our website (this page) or notify unsuccessful applicants. We will provide an update on this page regarding the schedule for announcing the results as soon as it is determined. (As of December 25, 2025)
We are contacting those who have passed the first round of screening on an ongoing basis and sending them information regarding the second-round interview. (As of February 4, 2026)
We have already contacted those who have passed the first round of screening, but there is a possibility that we may send additional notifications of successful screening in the future. (As of April 25, 2026)
We will be conducting artwork reception for the 10th “Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale,” scheduled to take place in 2027, from Tuesday, November 4, 2025, to Tuesday, November 11, 2025. This year, you may submit proposals for artworks and performances through two categories: Open Proposals and Project Proposals. Additionally, the Project Proposals category includes new formats, such as proposals that utilize existing works.Please refer to the call for entries guidelines and application forms for details.
Regarding the submission of proposals, we will conduct reception of entries via email as well as by mail. We look forward to receiving proposals that understand the spirit of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Field—which has been running since 2000—and make use of the rich resources unique to the Echigo-Tsumari region, including its history, nature, and community connections.
We have posted the answers to questions regarding the application deadline of October 10 below. (Updated October 17, 2025). *Please note that we are unable to respond individually to questions regarding the exhibition or the application process.
Lauren Berkowitz, “Leftovers” (2024 Open Call artwork)
Kurakake Junichi + Nihon University College of Art, Sculpture Course: “Shedding House” (2006 Open Call artwork)
Saturday, September 13, 2025: Site Visit for Proposal Submitters
Preliminary site visit to potential installation locations for artworks and a lecture by the Executive Director
We will be holding a site tour on Saturday, September 13, 2025. This will be a day-trip bus tour, during which we will introduce the specific candidate sites currently under consideration for artwork installations, as well as the core initiatives of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Filed. Additionally, Kitagawa Fram, the Artistic Director, will give a lecture on the 10th edition of the Art Filed.
This tour has concluded. Please refer to the attached video summary of the director’s lecture.
Highlights from the Director’s Presentation at the Site Tour on September 13, 2025
[Date] Saturday, September 13 *Day-trip bus tour*
[Itinerary] We plan to visit potential exhibition sites as well as the core facilities and artworks of the Echigo-Tsumari Art Filed
[Price] 8,000 yen (includes bus fare, lunch, admission fees, and consumption tax)
【Itinerary】9:20 Meet at the Echigo-Yuzawa Station Echigo-Tsumari Art Filed Information Center = Akakura = Ubusuna House (Lunch) + Mishaguchi = Matsudai “Nohbutai” = NUNAGAWA Campus + Director’s Lecture = Yuyama no Ie = Akeyama Arts Center – Akiyamago Municipal Oakasawa Elementary School – = 17:35 Arrival at Echigo-Yuzawa Station *Please note that the itinerary is subject to change.
[Chartered Bus Company] Minami-Echigo Kanko Bus
[Minimum Participants] 1 person
[Application Deadline] By 5:00 PM on Friday, September 12
NPO Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Collaborative Organization Travel Terms and Conditions
Please review the NPO Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Collaborative Organization Standard Travel Agency Terms and Conditions before participating.
*No tour guide will accompany the group
[Tour Planning & Operation]
Niigata Prefectural Governor-Registered Travel Agency No. 2-440: NPO Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Collaborative Organization
3743-1 Matsudai, Tokamachi city, Niigata Prefecture 025-761-7749 / officialtour@tsumari-artfield.com
Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
*You may submit an artwork even if you do not participate in the on-site tour. If you are unable to attend the on-site tour, please refer to the video for applicants below.
Chris Matthews, “Nakasato Scarecrow Garden” (2000 Open Call artwork)
For inquiry
| Address | 251-17 Asahi-cho, Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture 948-0079 (Inside the Tokamachi Tourist Information Center) |
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