From 77 Countries and Regions Worldwide, a Record-Breaking Nearly 3,000 Works Submitted to the HERALBONY Art Prize

HERALBONY Co., Ltd. has closed submissions for the international art award, “HERALBONY Art Prize 2026”, on November 2, 2025. A total of 2,943 artworks were submitted by 1,342 artists from 77 countries and regions worldwide. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all submissions.

HERALBONY launched this international art prize on January 31, “Isai (Unique Talent) Day”, with the vision of providing artists with disabilities the recognition they deserve and expanding their opportunities. This year marks the third edition of the award.

During the submission period from August 18 to November 2, 2025, the HERALBONY Art Prize received a total of 2,943 entries from 1,342 artists across 77 countries and regions.

▼ List of Participating Artists’ Countries of Residence (Listed in alphabetical order)

Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Scotland, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uzbekistan, Yemen

After first-round judging (Evaluation of submitted information and digital images) and second-round judging (Assessment of the original artwork), the Grand Prize, Jury Prizes, and Corporate Prizes will be selected. An exhibition featuring works by the award winners and finalists is scheduled to open on Saturday, May 30.

・Grand Prize (1 recipient): JPY 3,000,000

・Jury Prize (1 recipient per juror): JPY 300,000

・Corporate Prize (1 recipient per partner company)

The Corporate Prizes will be selected by sponsoring companies, with winning works potentially being incorporated into products, services, or business projects of the respective companies.
*All award-winning works will be subject to a licensing agreement with HERALBONY Co., Ltd.

Theme: No limits. No barriers. Free your Creativity.

The HERALBONY Art Prize was founded in 2024 as an international art award celebrating the brilliance of artists with disabilities. To date, more than 4,500 works have been submitted from 72 countries and regions, across ages and nationalities, showcasing diverse artistic expressions from around the world.

The works submitted to this international platform continue to challenge conventional notions of “disability and art,” offering society new perspectives and values. Through this prize, HERALBONY is committed to supporting the long-term growth of artists, ensuring their one-of-a-kind expressions reach wider audiences.

The jury for HERALBONY Art Prize 2026 will include distinguished experts from the arts and cultural sectors in Japan and abroad, who will help amplify the talents of artists on the global stage:

Hiromi Kurosawa, Chief Art Officer, HERALBONY

Katsuhiko Hibino, President, Tokyo University of the Arts

Harriet Salmon, Director of Art Partnerships, Creativity Explored (USA)

Klaus Mecherlein, Curator & Director, EUWARD Archive and Atelier Augustinum (Munich, Germany)

Together, they will discover and highlight artists whose works radiate originality and impact.

The symbol mark combines the “H” of HERALBONY and the “A” of Art, designed to resemble a spotlight illuminating the artist—the true protagonist of the prize. Through their expressions, artists will shine on new stages, spreading their wings as emerging talents.