20th Tokyo-New York Friendship Ceramic Competition

Ceramic Artist Friendship Association, Inc. (“CaFa”) is proud to announce the 20th Tokyo-New York Friendship Ceramic Competition for the year 2025. CaFa was organized in 1997 to further the cultural ties between the sister cities of New York and Tokyo by encouraging and honoring the creativity of their clay artists. All ceramists from New York and Tokyo are invited to enter the competition.

Eminent judges including Toshio OHI Chozaemon XI (member of the Japan Art Academy, Visiting Professor of Kanazawa University); Shinichi Doi, former conservator, The Metropolitan Museum; Cora Rosevear, former Associate Curator, Museum of Modern Art; Dr. Michele Bambling, Director of Japan Society Gallery, Professor Miyeko Murase (*1), Takeo and Itsuko Atsumi Professor Emerita, Columbia University and former Special Consultant for Japanese Art at The Metropolitan Museum will select winning pieces from 100 of the finest works, 50 from New York and 50 from Tokyo. An exhibition of the selected pieces will be presented at The Nippon Gallery at The Nippon Club from May 15th to May 21st, 2025. The reception and award presentation ceremony will be held on Friday, May 16th from 5:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for outstanding works. Each entry will be judged for its aesthetics, creativity, originality, and technical skill. First Place Grand Prize winner will receive a round trip ticket from New York to Tokyo contributed by All Nippon Airways.

We look forward to seeing you and your artwork that will bring New York and Tokyo’s sister city affiliation even closer.

Round trip ticket to Japan from All Nippon Airways and cash award $500 for first place grand prize winner.

In addition, second & third place awards, People's Award and various honorable mentions. (Download Poster PDF)

*(1) We regret to inform that Dr. Murase passed away in February 2025 at the age of 100.

Reception and Award Ceremony

Friday, May 16, 2025 5:30PM - 7:30PM

Exhibition

May 15, 2025, to May 21, 2025

Prizes

First Place Grand Prize: A round trip ticket from New York to Tokyo contributed by All Nippon Airways.
CAFA Cash Award $500. JCC Fund Award Plaque.

Second Place Award: JCC Fund Award $500 and Plaque

Third Place Award: JCC Fund Award $300 and Plaque

People's Award and various honorable mentions will be listed on our website.

Deadline & Drop Off

Online Application Deadline: April 14, 2025 23:59PM (Add to Calendar)

Drop Off Date: May 14, 9:15 AM - 4:00PM (Add to Calendar)

Pick Up Date: May 22, 2025 9:15AM - 4:00PM (Add to Calendar)

Location

The Nippon Gallery at The Nippon Club

Monday - Friday: 10am to 6pm

Saturday: 10am to 5pm

Admission Free

145 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019

http://www.nipponclub.org

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People viewing various sculptures and artworks on display at an art exhibition, including a model village, pottery, and abstract pieces on a table.