Art in Life Exhibition

Exhibition Overview

 

​・​Theme

​This program does not require a specific theme, allowing artists the freedom to create works based on their own ideas, perspectives, and creative visions. Participants are encouraged to explore any subject matter they feel passionate about, without limitations on topics or styles.

While there is no set theme, we also welcome artworks that engage with the following social issues for those who wish to address them, as this program is a collaborative project with non profit organizations tackling these social issues. 

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• Environment

• Immigrants

• Disability

• Education

• Employment

• Animal Welfare

• LGBTQ+

• Poverty

• Other social issues

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• Exhibition Venue
  OSSAM Gallery 3F
  Address: 300 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

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• Application Period
  February 21 – March 31, 2025

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• Exhibition Dates
  May 3 (Sat) – June 1 (Sun), 2025 (Brooklyn, NY & Japan)

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• Benefits for Selected Artists

  • Selected artists' works might also be commercialized as part of the BBFL Artist Collection.

  • Outstanding works will be featured in fashion shows in Brooklyn and Osaka.

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• Entry Fee
  $50

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• Participant Limit
  Maximum of 100 artists

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• Judges​

​      Judges Representatives of Partner Non-Profit Organizations

​　　（G23NY、REFUGEE ATERIER、IBFA、BK Style Foundation）

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　※When submitting your application, please include an image file of your 　　artwork (JPEG/PNG, max 100MB) via the provided upload link.

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Terms & Conditions

• Copyright & Usage Rights
  The copyright of submitted artworks remains with the respective artists. However, by submitting their work, artists grant the organizer the right to use their artworks for exhibition-related promotional materials, web distribution, and any necessary publications to support the project’s execution.

• Submission & Selection

• Submitted artworks will be reviewed, and selected works will be commercialized as part of the BBFL Artist Collection.

• If an artwork is found to violate intellectual property rights (e.g., copyright, portrait rights), involve plagiarism, or breach submission guidelines, the selection may be revoked—even after the announcement of selected works.

• Artworks that contain offensive, defamatory, or otherwise inappropriate content that violates public policy or laws will not be accepted.

• Entry Fee & Refund Policy

• The entry fee is non-refundable, even if an artwork is later deemed ineligible or disqualified.

• Artwork Display & Promotion

• The organizer reserves the right to use the selected artworks, artist names, and artwork titles for promotional purposes, event announcements, and publication materials related to the project. By applying, artists agree to this usage.

• If the applicant does not provide an English title for their work, the organizer will assign one.

• Visitors and participants may take photos of the exhibited T-shirt designs and share them on social media to promote the exhibition. However, commercial use of these images without permission is strictly prohibited.

• Privacy Policy & Personal Information

• Personal information provided by applicants will be managed by the organizer and used solely for exhibition and project-related purposes.

• Event Cancellation & Modifications

• The organizer reserves the right to modify or cancel the selection process and exhibition in case of unforeseen circumstances, including natural disasters or public health concerns.

• Conduct & Future Participation

• If an applicant engages in actions that disrupt exhibition operations, cause trouble to organizers or participants, or violate project guidelines, they may be disqualified and banned from future participation.

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Join Us in Making a Difference!

Art in Life Exhibition is a project that bridges art and social contribution.
Let’s bring positive change to society by transforming your artwork into a T-shirt.
We look forward to your participation!

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