The Boso Triennale 2027″ will be accepting applications for supporter nicknames until Sunday, June 14, 2026.

This art festival is made possible by the involvement of many people, including local residents, artists from Japan and abroad, and supporters. Among them, supporters, who include students, working people, and non-Japanese, play a central role in connecting artists with the local community and artworks with visitors by assisting in the production of artworks, maintaining Venues, and providing hospitality to visitors. We are looking forward to hearing your suggestions for a nickname that is unique to Boso that will be familiar to many people and provide an opportunity for them to learn about our activities.

Outline of Application

Application Theme: Nickname for supporters of the Boso Triennale
Eligibility: Open to everyone
Application Deadline: Sunday, June 14, 2026
How to Apply: Please apply via the designated online form.
Selection Process: Entries will be reviewed and selected by the Boso Triennale Executive Committee.
Prize: The selected applicant will receive an Adult Passport (Admission Ticket) for the Boso Triennale 2027.
Announcement of Results: Scheduled to be announced on the official website and social media channels from July 2026 onward.

Application Procedure

• The nickname should be familiar, endearing, and easy to remember.
• One person may submit more than one entry.
• Artwork must be unpublished.
• Prizes will be sent out after January 2027.
• The rights to the adopted nickname will belong to the Art Festival Executive Committee.

Click here to apply

(Reference)

Other art festivals are familiar with nicknames that give a sense of local character.

Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale,  “Kohebi-tai

In Echigo-Tsumari, the snake is considered to be a sacred creature and a guardian deity that brings good luck. The symbol of the six snakes is a symbol of “growing up together” by comparing their growth through molting to the growth of the Kohebi troop. The necklace mark of six snakes is also a reference to the six municipalities (Tokamachi City, Matsudai Town, Matsunoyama Town, Kawanishi Town, Nakasato Village, and Tsunan Town) that were in existence when the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale was held, which have merged and are cooperating to move forward together. (From the website of Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale supporter “Kohebi-tai”)

Setouchi Triennale, “Koebi-tai”

In the Seto Inland Sea, there are many small shrimps swimming vigorously. Because they can be caught in abundance, shrimp dishes are very popular on the tables of households along the Seto Inland Sea coast and in taverns. The name of the island was chosen in the hope that, like the shrimp, they will be loved by everyone and fly around the islands cheerfully and cheerfully. (From the website of the Setouchi Triennale supporter “Koebi-tai”)