PARALYM ART WORLD CUP 2023

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Creating a world where people with disabilities
can fulfill their dreams through art

What is Paralym Art?

It is a social contribution project in which we work together with artists with disabilities as one team, to sustain the provision of support for people with disabilities along with the cooperation of private companies and individuals, without depending on social security funds.

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OVERVIEWWhat is the Paralym Art World Cup 2023

The Paralym Art World Cup is a worldwide event for people with disabilities to express their artistic talents. Each year, a different theme is selected for artists from all over the world to submit their artworks. The Grand Prix winner, the Runners-up and other selected award winners will be invited to an award ceremony planned to take place in Tokyo, Japan in January 2024 (TBC).

The Paralym Art World Cup 2023

Theme

‘JOURNEY’

Express what ‘JOURNEY’ means to you!

Eligibility
  • You must be able to prove disability with an official document. You will be asked to present the document to receive an award. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
    There have been cases where awards were revoked because submissions were made by individuals without disabilities or without proof of their disability. "Persons with disabilities" refers to those who have physical, intellectual, or mental impairments that substantially limit their daily or social activities on an ongoing basis.
  • You must agree to the terms and conditions which are available on the event website.
  • You may submit your artwork as an individual or as a group.
Submission Period 1st July 2023 ? 30th September 2023
Selection Timeline (TBC)
  • 1st Round
    October 2023: Primary selection by the Paralym Art Executive Office
  • Final Round
    November 2023: Final selection by judges and sponsors
  • Announcement of Results
    January 2024: Announcement of winners at the award ceremony and on the Paralym Art World Cup website
    • *Award winners will be contacted by the Paralym Art Executive Office. Individual inquiries are not accepted.
Number of submission Limited to one submission per person or group.
Artwork Specifications
  • Size: Between A4 and A0（841mm×1189mm）
    Please enter the correct size when submitting your artwork.
  • Medium: Any media considered as 2D (e.g. colored pencil drawing, acrylic, watercolor, oil painting, paper cutout, woodcut, etching, calligraphy, embroidery, etc.)
  • *Photography, 3D art, or any artworks with a surface that is too uneven to be scanned will not be considered.
How to submit Please read and agree to the terms and conditions before completing the entry form on the Paralym Art World Cup website.
  • *If you do not have Internet access, use a proxy with Internet access to submit on your behalf.
  • *Upload a scanned digital image or a digital photo of the artwork.
  • *Any submission with omitted or incomplete information will be disqualified.
  • *Please ensure the scanned/photo image has the correct orientation.
  • *No changes can be made after a submission.
Number of Awards

Grand Prix: 1
Grand Prix Runners-Up: 2
Sponsors’ Awards: TBC
Judges’ Awards: depends on the number of Judges

  • *The number of awards may change.
  • *Except for the Grand Prix and the Runners-Up, the number of awards is not confirmed. The final details will be available on the Paralym Art World Cup website.

The theme for the Pralym Art World Cup 2023 is‘JOURNEY’.

Each person has his or her own vision of the‘JOURNEY’.
We are calling artists from all over the world to submit artwork that expresses your vision of ‘JOURNEY’.
The Grand Prix winner and the Runners-up will also win a cash prize of 300,000 yen and 100,000 yen respectively.
We look forward to receiving your submission.

Prizes

Grand Prix: 300,000-yen cash prize
Grand Prix Runner-Up: 100,000-yen cash prize
The Grand Prix winner, the Runners-up and other selected award winners will receive a trip to an award ceremony planned to take place in Tokyo, Japan in January 2024 (TBC).
Various other prizes will also be awarded.
The award winning artworks may be used by sponsors for various purposes.

Judges

  • Chief Judge Director, Kushino Terrace / Chief Program Director, Arts Council Shizuoka Nobumasa Kushino

  • Creative Director, Tao Planning Office Keiichiro Tao

  • Director,Paralym Art Hideyuki Nakayama

  • The Paralym Art Executive Office

  • PARK HOTEL TOKYO

Promotion

Paralym Art Executive Office, Shougaisha Jiritsu Suishin Kikou Association

Special Cooperation

Cooperation

Cooperation

Support

  • Japan Tourism Agency

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  • Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

  • Agency for Cultural Affairs

Supporting embassies and representative organizations

  • Embassy of the Republic of Colombia

  • Embassy of the Republic of Paraguay

  • Republic of Slovenia Embassy Tokyo

  • Austrian Embassy Tokyo

  • Embassy of Finland, Tokyo

  • Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Japan
    Iran Cultural Center

  • Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti

  • Embassy of the Republic of Panama in Japan

  • Embassy of Spain in Japan

  • Liszt Institute Hungarian Cultural Center

  • Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines,
    Tokyo, Japan

  • Embassy of the Republic of Angola in Japan

  • Embassy of Belgium in Tokyo

  • Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to Japan

  • Royal Thai Embassy Tokyo

  • Embassy of Malaysia in Japan

  • Czech Centre Tokyo

  • Embassy of Mexico in Japan

  • Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in Japan

  • Embassy of Romania in Japan

  • EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA IN JAPAN

  • Embassy of Greece in Japan

  • Embassy of Brazil

  • Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Japan

  • Embassy of the Republic of Uganda Japan

  • Embassy of Iceland Tokyo

  • Embassy of Sweden

  • Supported by Royal Danish Embassy

  • Embassy of the Republic of Mali in Japan

  • Embassy of Portugal

  • Embassy of the Republic of Ecuador in Japan

  • Embassy of Georgia in Japan

  • Embassy of Togo in Japan

  • MINISTRY OF CULTURE REPUBLIC OF CHINA(TAIWAN)

  • Embassy of the Republic of Maldives in Japan

  • Australian Embassy in Japan

  • Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

  • Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Japan

  • Embassy of Uruguay

  • Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Japan

  • Embassy of Nepal in Japan

Planning Cooperation

INFORMATION

Theme of the Paralym Art World Cup 2022：JOURNEY

2022 ARCHIVE Download

Theme of the Paralym Art World Cup 2021：SMILE

2021 ARCHIVE Download

Theme of the Paralym Art World Convention 2020：PEACE

2020 ARCHIVE Download

Theme of the Paralym Art World Convention 2019：DANCE

2019 ARCHIVE Download

Theme of the Paralym Art World Convention 2018：FESTIVAL

2018 ARCHIVE Download

ENTRY

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Important Notice

  1. ① Artwork must be submitted via the Paralym Art World Cup website only. Any other submissions will not be considered. Any artwork sent to the office will not be returned.
  2. ② Any submission that does not comply with the guidelines will not be considered, including original artworks that do not fit within the specifications or submissions with incorrect information.
  3. ③ Artworks must be created and submitted under the theme ‘JOURNEY’.
  4. ④ Award winning works may be sold or used in printed materials or products. For that purpose, some modifications may be applied to the original work. If sales are generated from the use of the artwork, royalties will be paid accordingly. The original artworks of award winning artists will not be returned.
  5. ⑤ Only artworks to which you, your agent, your organization, or your legal guardian own the copyright can be submitted.
  6. ⑥ Personal information you provide may be used for secondary purposes during and after the event.
  7. ⑦ Submitted works regardless of awards may be used in printed materials and on the website of the event organizer and Paralym Art for advertising and promotional purposes.
  8. ⑧ Parts of the operations related to the implementation and management of the event will be subcontracted to third parties, who will be entrusted with personal information under appropriate supervision by the organizer.
  9. ⑨ Any inquiries regarding the selection process will not be responded to.
  10. ⑩ Candidates for awards will be contacted individually. Please be sure to provide contact information (telephone number and email address) where you or your proxy can be reached.
  11. ⑪ Please keep the original artwork safe until the announcement of results.
  12. ⑫ Submitted artworks cannot be used until results are announced, including for submission to other competitions, contests, or commercial use.
  13. ⑬ No cancellations are accepted after submission. The Paralym Art World Cup Executive Office reserves the right to cancel any submission in the event of non-compliance with the rules and regulations.

Important Notes to Award Winners

[Shipping]

Winners will be required to send the original artwork to the Paralym Art World Cup Executive Office.
If a winner chooses to ship by any other means not specified by the Executive Office, the winner will be responsible for shipping costs.
Artworks sent to the Executive Office will not be returned.
Prizes will not be sent to winners who live in a country or region where EMS cannot reach. In such cases, a certificate of commemoration will be sent by email.

Contact

Paralym Art Executive Office

2023/06/01 Information

The official website for the Paralym Art World Cup 2023 is now open.

The theme for the Pralym Art World Cup 2023 is ‘JOURNEY’.
As no one is the same, there are millions of different ‘JOURNEY’s in the world. The Paralym Art World Cup 2023 welcomes artworks from all over the world that reflect your idea of ‘JOURNEY’!
There will be cash prizes for the Grand Prix and Runners-Up! We look forward to receiving your entries!

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2023/07/01 Information

Submission of work has started.

The theme for the Pralym Art World Cup 2023 is ‘JOURNEY’.
We look forward to receiving your entries!

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2023/09/01 Information

XPPen becomes sponsor the Paralym Art World Cup 2023

We are pleased to announce that "XPPen", a specialized manufacturer of pen tablets and LCD pen tablets, is participating as a sponsor in the "Paralym Art World Cup 2023".
We have prepared luxurious XPPen prizes for some of the award winners, including the Sponsor's Prize.

━Background of Sponsorship
XPPen has always been steadfast in its commitment to advancing the artistic landscape. With a strong belief in nurturing creativity and innovation, we take pride in sponsoring events encompassing a wide spectrum of artistic domains, including painting, illustration, animation, and various forms of visual arts. Our support extends to fostering a vibrant community where artists can thrive and showcase their exceptional talents.

━About XPPen
XPPen, a top brand under the HANVON UGEE umbrella, is a specialized manufacturer of pen tablets and LCD pen tablets. Established in 2005, XPPen integrates tools, content, and services related to digital art, offering innovative digital art solutions. Over the course of 18 years, XPPen has consistently provided exceptional products and services. It has evolved into a globally renowned digital art brand, cherished by millions of creators worldwide who actively contribute to the field of digital art.

【XPPen Official Web】
https://www.xp-pen.jp/

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2023/09/30 Information

The call for entries has closed!

We received many submissions from all over the world this year!
Thank you very much for your submissions.

We will now proceed with the judging.
We will announce the award winners and hold the award ceremony in January!
Please look forward to it!

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2024/01/23 Information

Paralym Art World Competition 2023 winning works announced!

Congratulations to all the award winners!

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