About
Study: About the Science Art Award
"Study: Science Art Award Supported by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd." is calling for exhibition plans that propose artistic expression, or science art, that uses the latest scientific and academic knowledge, such as technology and science.
The aim of this award is to explore new creativity born from the fusion of science and art, and it covers media art using IT such as computers, the Internet, video and audio, programming, and AI, as well as bio-art using organisms, ecosystems, and nature in general, and bio-engineering such as genetic engineering, tissue culture, and cloning. We are looking for work plans that will open up new possibilities for expression, with an emphasis on artistic quality and concept.
The five finalists selected from the first round of judging will each be awarded a prize of 1 million yen and will hold an exhibition called "Finalist Exhibition" at Grand Cube Osaka (Osaka International Convention Center). In the second round of judging, the judges will inspect the exhibition and select the award winners. At the same time, the international art fair "Study × PLAS: Asia Arts Fair" will be held at the same venue, attracting many visitors from Japan and abroad, providing a valuable opportunity for the works to be widely introduced.
Schedule
schedule
Applications accepted until May 25, 2025
Early June 2025: The five finalists from the first round of judging will be notified of the results.
July 20, 2025: Delivery and setup of works, second round of judging, award ceremony
July 21st - 23rd, 2025 Finalist Exhibition (open to the public)
July 23, 2025 Work removal/transportation
*The schedule may be subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances.
Outline
overview
Organized by: Osaka Kansai International Arts Festival Executive Committee
Operation cooperation: Artlogue Inc.
Partner Cities: Matsubara City
Exhibition Venue: "Study × PLAS: Asia Art Fair" Venue (Osaka International Convention Center (Grand Cube Osaka) 10F Conference Room 1008) (10F, 5-3-51 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
Virtual tour of the venue here >
Exhibited works: 1 plan
* "Finalist Exhibition" (displaying works by the five finalists)
Exhibition period: Monday, July 20th to Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
Judges
Judges
Phase 1: The Selection
Selection Panel: Primary selection committee
Coming soon!
Phase 2: The Final Judgement
Final Panel: Final Jury
Coming soon!
Benefits
Finalist Benefits
1. The five finalists will each receive a prize of 1 million yen
- Five finalists will each receive a prize of 1 million yen (including planning and production costs, materials, exhibition setup and removal costs, travel expenses, and accommodation costs).
・Works based on the submitted plans will be exhibited at the "Finalist Exhibition."
You may be asked to give talks or workshops.
2. Grand Prix 1 Group
・Second prize (to be determined)
3. Rohto Pharmaceutical Special Award 1 group
・Prize money: 100,000 yen
4. Common benefits
・Article introducing the winners will be published in "ARTLOGUE"
Application Guideline
Application details
Eligibility
Media art using IT such as computer technology, the Internet, video and audio, programming, and AI; bioart using bioengineering such as living things, ecosystems, and nature in general, genetic engineering, tissue culture, and cloning.
Application requirements
- Individuals or groups such as artists, researchers, engineers, etc. active in the fields of art, science, etc.
・No restrictions on nationality, background, gender, age, etc. *Students are also welcome
- Be able to participate in the finalist exhibition (including setup and removal) and the award ceremony
Number of applied plans
One piece per person (group)
*Submit in either Japanese or English
Rules for submissions
A plan for a work to be exhibited in Conference Room 1008 on the 10th floor of the Osaka International Convention Center (materials and techniques are free, regardless of whether it is two-dimensional, three-dimensional, or video).
・Please plan your exhibit so that it fits into the U-shaped booth space (W3,600 x D2,700 x H2,700mm) made up of temporary walls. *Please check the floor plan.
- Limited to new work plans (plans for reconstructing previously created or published works with a new concept or shape are acceptable).
- Works that do not emit unpleasant odors, excessive noise or light.
Important Notices for Exhibitions and Setups
・You cannot hang the light from anything other than the temporary wall. ※You cannot hang the light from the ceiling of Conference Room 1008.
・About temporary walls
Wood panel (white, edge finished with paper thread)
Wall thickness: approx. 30 mm
Maximum load capacity is 20kg (please contact us in advance if the load exceeds 20kg)
・In principle, each finalist must prepare all items necessary for the exhibition, such as video equipment, wiring devices, internet lines, and exhibition stands.
- Time for loading and setting up: Sunday, July 20th, 8:30 to 15:00
・ Time for removal and removal: Wednesday, July 23rd, from 16:00 to 18:00
・After removing your artwork, please return the site to its original state.
Judging Criteria
- Is it an artistic expression that makes use of technology, science, etc.?
What is the concept?
-Is it feasible?
Taking the above into consideration, each judge will evaluate the entries based on their own individual criteria.
How to Apply
Application deadline: May 25th, 2025 (Sunday) 23:59 (must arrive by this date) * Applications cannot be brought in or sent by mail.
Please fill out the necessary information in the application form below and submit it. When applying, you will need to submit documents. Please use services such as Google Drive or Gigafile to submit documents, and enter the issuance URL in the application form. Please note that we cannot accept applications sent by mail or in person.
Documents to be submitted
A. Profile (any format): A4 size, single-sided, 1 page—PDF format
B. Portfolio (any format): A4 size, 3 pages or less (including photos or images showing past works and exhibition scenes)—PDF format
C. Exhibition plan (prescribed format): A4 size, 3 pages or less (single-sided)—PDF format
- Title and concept of the work
-Exhibition plan: A detailed plan of the exhibition method, materials, size, production schedule, etc.
Please use drawings, photographs and graphics to clearly describe your design so that the final image can be conveyed as clearly as possible.
-Lighting plan
Specify the number of arm-type spotlights (arm length: approx. 30 cm) required and their installation locations
-Power supply plan
Electricity is always available. If you require a power source, please indicate the desired location of the outlet. If you require more than 1.5kw, please contact us in advance.
Due to the construction schedule, we are unable to accommodate contractors handling the wiring (such as running the cables along the wall or attaching covers). We will adjust the length of the power cable to the desired location, but if wiring is required, we ask that each finalist handle it themselves.
Please download the exhibition plan (prescribed format) here.
*No documents other than A, B, and C above are required.
*Submitted documents will not be returned.
*The production and exhibition methods of the works may be adjusted in consultation with the organizers.
Selection Results
The five finalists who pass the first round of judging will be contacted by email.
The second round of judging will take place at the Finalist Exhibition, and the final winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony. The results will also be announced on Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and ARTLOGUE's Facebook, Twitter, and email newsletters.
Please note that we cannot answer inquiries regarding the screening results or screening criteria.
Ownership and Copyright
・Ownership and copyright of the work will belong to the finalist.
・Finalists will grant the organizers and operational collaborators the right to reproduce and otherwise use the completed work, including photographing it and publishing it in various media for publicity purposes, indefinitely and free of charge.
・ After the exhibition period in the 10th floor conference room of the Osaka International Convention Center (Grand Cube Osaka) has ended, the works will be returned to the winners.
Handling of Personal Information
Upon submission of application documents, personal information will be provided to the Osaka Kansai International Arts Festival Executive Committee, the organizer of this program. Personal information collected will be used only for the selection process and will not be provided to any third parties. However, please note that due to the nature of this program, the names of the winners and any other information separately agreed upon between the winners and the organizers/operational collaborators will be made public.
Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. has the purpose of "energizing people, society, and the world of tomorrow" and is engaged in business that supports people's health and happiness through research, development, manufacturing, and sales in a wide range of fields, from eye health to skin care, oral medications, and regenerative medicine. We will continue to face social issues and constantly create new value in order to realize better well-being for people all over the world.
Contact
inquiry
[Inquiries regarding this award]
Email: info@artlogue.org
(To the ARTLOGUE Science Art Awards Office)