Your work may be commercialized. ⁉︎ ART AWARD 2023, a design competition sponsored by Manhattan Portage, will be held.

Manhattan Portage sponsors the "ART AWARD" design competition. This is the 10th edition of the "ART AWARD".ART AWARD 2023The event will be held at the "Municipal Office of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)".

This competition aims to solicit creative ideas from a variety of creators, from young artists to leading designers, and link them to product development. By practicing manufacturing through collaboration between brands and creators, the competition creates an opportunity and a place for the creation of new products and advanced businesses that are full of originality. Last month, the grand prix winner of the "ART AWARD 2022Shoulder bag made with Kan Kobayashihas been released.

The theme of the "ART AWARD 2023" is "LOVE. The winner will have their design selected for the "Canvas Art Print Collection," commercialization, and a cash prize of 200,000 yen.

The application process is as follows. After registering using the entry form on the Manhattan Portage website, submit your work in data format via e-mail. The application period is from Monday, December 19, 2022 to Monday, January 23, 2023.

Manhattan Portage will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year. This is a unique opportunity to have your own work commercialized during this memorable anniversary year. Both professionals and amateurs are welcome to apply, so if you are interested, please give it a try.