We accept the open call for the 10th edition of Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale (ETAT) from November 4-11, 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 works, as part of the project proposal.
The application guidelines for open call and application forms are available on this website, so please review them carefully. Please send questions to the project office by email, fax or mail by October 10. (please refer to application guidelines for contact details). We will compile and answer all questions received on this website. Please refer to the attached documents for details such as deadlines.
For this round, we will accept plan submissions not only by mail but also by email. We look forward to receiving proposals that understand the purpose of The 10th edition of Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, which has been ongoing since 2000, and make use of the rich resources of the Echigo-Tsumari region, including its unique history, nature, and community connections.
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= Akeyama Arts Center = Museum on Echigo-Tsumari, MonET = Ubusuna House = Akakura village = Matsudai NOHBUTAI = NUNAGAWA Campus = 18:30 Echigo-yuzawa station *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
*There are no interpreters on the tour.
【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
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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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| Fax | +81(0)25-757-2285 |
| info@echigo-tsumari.jp |
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