Shibuya Hikarie 8/CUBE begins accepting applications for new open call "8/CUBE NEXT" for creators aged 35 and under, providing exhibition fees and more free of charge
Shibuya Hikarie 8/CUBE launches open call "8/CUBE NEXT" offering free exhibition space to creators aged 35 and under.Summary
Shibuya Hikarie's 8th-floor gallery "8/CUBE" has launched a new open call titled "8/CUBE NEXT," offering creators aged 35 and under free exhibition opportunities. Applications are accepted from October 1 at 11:00 to October 31 at 23:59. The initiative marks the 15th anniversary of "Creative Space 8/" (scheduled for 2027) and carries the theme of "nurturing people," aiming to support young creators looking to expand their activities. Both individuals and groups can apply, with groups eligible if at least one member meets the age requirement. There are no restrictions on genre or format; artists, curators, collectives, and creative units are all welcome. Applicants of any nationality are eligible, but applications must be in Japanese and applicants must be able to communicate in basic Japanese. Additional requirements include that the exhibition must be the applicant's first at 8/CUBE (excluding group show participation) and must include at least one unpublished work. The organizer welcomes creators who wish to progress "from students to society, from the countryside to Shibuya, and from Shibuya to the world."
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)