HERALBONY proudly announces that a total of 16 companies will be partnering in the international art award “HERALBONY Art Prize 2026 Presented by Tokyo Tatemono | Brillia.”
We are honored to welcome Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. as the Platinum Partner; Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo), JINS Inc., Seiko Epson Corporation, Sangetsu Corporation, KAI CORPORATION, and East Japan Railway Company as Gold Partners; and NOMURA Co., Ltd., PILOT CORPORATION, ABeam Consulting Ltd., and LIXIL Corporation as Silver Partners.
Additionally, Hit Co., Ltd., Hearst Fujingaho Co., Ltd., Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc., and News Technology.Inc will participate as media partners.
HERALBONY established the “HERALBONY Art Prize” in January 2024, with the vision of recognizing and elevating artists with disabilities as professionals, enabling them to further their careers.
The partner companies have aligned with the initiative’s purpose: to provide artists with disabilities an opportunity to showcase their creativity and expand their careers on an international scale. This year marks the third edition of the prize, with 1,342 artists from 77 countries and regions submitting a total of 2,943 artworks.
At the HERALBONY Art Prize, companies are not seen as mere supporters but as partners who stand alongside artists and help nurture future possibilities together. Reflecting this philosophy, we use the term “Partner” and have established the “Corporate Prize,” in which partner companies select winning works and create opportunities for these artworks to reach wider society through collaboration.
“The Connecting Landscapes” by Rinako Ikuta, winner of the East Japan Railway Company Prize at the HERALBONY Art Prize 2025, appears in the conventional lines concourse of JR Morioka Station
Photo by Yui Sugawara
Opportunities such as attending award ceremonies for corporate prizes and speaking at co-creation events with companies have given many artists the chance to experience key milestones for the first time—wearing a suit, boarding a plane, or visiting Japan. These experiences have opened up new avenues of expression and sparked countless stories that lead to their next works.
Together with its partner companies, the HERALBONY Art Prize will continue to nurture each of these experiences as they grow into the creative work of the future.
Scenes from the HERALBONY Art Prize 2025 Award Ceremony, featuring Corporate Prize–winning artists and partner companies
Photo by Mika Hashimoto
This year’s Corporate Prizes will be awarded by our Platinum Partner, Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd., and our Gold Partners: Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo), JINS Inc., Seiko Epson Corporation, Sangetsu Corporation, KAI CORPORATION, and East Japan Railway Company. The winning artworks are scheduled to be incorporated into each company’s services, products, or business initiatives.
*The number of Corporate Prizes and the awarding companies may be subject to change.
*Details regarding the Corporate Prizes will be announced on the official website and social media channels of HERALBONY Art Prize 2026
List of Partner Companies
Platinum Partner
Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd.
Gold Partners
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
Nishimura & Asahi (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo)
JINS Inc.
Seiko Epson Corporation
Sangetsu Corporation
KAI CORPORATION
East Japan Railway Company
Silver Partners
NOMURA Co., Ltd.
PILOT CORPORATION
ABeam Consulting Ltd.
LIXIL Corporation
Media Partner
Hit Co., Ltd.
Hearst Fujingaho Co., Ltd.
Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc.
News Technology.Inc
PR / Event Partner
SUNNY SIDE UP Inc.
Exhibition Overview
An exhibition bringing together works by the award winners and finalists is scheduled to open on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Exhibition “HERALBONY Art Prize 2025 Exhibition Presented by Tokyo Tatemono | Brillia.” Photo by Jouji Suzuki
Special Website
About HERALBONY
Founded by brothers Takaya and Fumito Matsuda, HERALBONY is a creative agency that connects artists with disabilities with companies and institutions. Through exceptional art, we change the Perception of “Disability”.
Managing a collection of over 2,000 artworks by neurodiverse artists, we ensure fair royalties and foster a sustainable business model. Our in-house brand, HERALBONY, produces high-quality products infused with artistry and craftsmanship. Additionally, we collaborate with companies to co-create inclusive experiences and creative projects.
We also organize the HERALBONY Art Prize, an international award recognizing outstanding artists with disabilities. In July 2024, we established HERALBONY EUROPE in Paris—our first overseas subsidiary—to further expand our vision on a global scale.