Competition Rules & Entry Form

Guidelines for participation in the Japanese Calligraphy Competition in Canada

The 18th Annual Japanese Calligraphy Competition in Canada is an open juried competition for adults and students practicing Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) in Canada with works to be exhibited online.

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Entry Form

Participation in the Japanese Calligraphy Competition in Canada affirms your agreement to the following terms:

Entry Fee
$100 Adult
$50 Student

General Rules

Entries must strictly adhere to the Competition Rules
Entries must be the original work of registered entrant
Works entered in this competition may be released for publicity
Participation in the exhibition and mounting of work shall be regarded as fair compensation
Reasonable care will be taken in looking after entries but SHODO CANADA and related persons will not be responsible for loss or damage due to shipping to and from entrant’s address

Eligibility & Number of Entries

One entry only by a resident in Canada, adult or student (18 years and under)

Schedule (New Dates)

Deadline for Submission: February 28, 2025
Jury review: April 2025 in Japan
Exhibition: Online
Award Ceremony: Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2:00pm EST via Zoom

Competition Requirements

Unmounted calligraphy paper, maximum size of 24.5cm x 33.5cm with rubbed sumi ink figure in any style finished with signed name or seal or both. Low quality liquid ink will bleed when wet mounted resulting in disqualification. Enclose with completed ENTRY FORM/ENTRY CARD, cheque OR payment via Interac e-transfer.

Shipping & Delivery

Postage or courier costs for out of town entries to be covered by entrant and must be postmarked by midnight February 28, 2025. Mail or deliver c/o SHODO CANADA, 388 Arden Place, Waterloo Ontario. N2L 2N7. Entry must be rolled in tube or packed flat with rigid board, packaged securely and clearly labeled. Competition scrolls may be picked up in November, please contact Shodo Canada to make arrangements. Any unclaimed entries will be mailed via Canada Post.

Exhibition

Based on the judges’ discretion and the resources of the competition, all work, to the extent possible, will be professionally wet mounted on silk scrolls. An exhibition of all work will be displayed for public viewing.

Jury

Kasai Shundou Member of Jury, Mainichi Calligraphic Association President, Fuzanin-kai
Abe Ikkou Member, Mainichi Calligraphic Association President, Abe Shodo-kai
Nakagomi Kazu Member, Mainichi Calligraphic Association President, Tou boku-kai
Maeda Noriko President , Kuran no kai