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October 31 (Sat) - November 3 (Tue/Holiday), 2026: Agematsu Technical College 80th Anniversary "Chair Exhibition & Chair Competition" (Judges: Hideaki Nishikawa, Shigeru Sakamoto, Toru Asakura)

  • May 6
  • 4 min read

This will be my first time serving as a judge.

We listened directly to the voices of people who actually choose and use furniture.

The daily experiences of a furniture workshop, where you create and deliver products and often have opportunities to hear feedback afterward,

I hope this will be useful to future woodworkers.



If you are interested in Agematsu Technical College

I think it's a great opportunity to hear from graduates as well.

Kyoto Sumiyama Asakura Woodworking





上松技術専門校開校80周年「いす展・いすコンペ」
上松技術専門校開校80周年「いす展・いすコンペ」

Agematsu Technical College 80th Anniversary "Chair Exhibition and Chair Competition"

Period: October 31st (Sat) - November 3rd (Tuesday/Holiday), 2020

Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (until 3:00 PM on the last day)

Location: Yoromaika (next to Agematsu Technical College, Agematsu-machi, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture)

Address: 3516 Ogawa, Agematsu-machi, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture 399-5607

Agematsu Technical College Address: 3540 Ogawa, Agematsu-machi, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture 399-5607

Results announcement: November 3, 2020 (Tuesday/holiday)



[Uematsu Technical College 80th Anniversary "Chair Exhibition & Chair Competition" - Participants Wanted]

We encourage all graduates to exhibit their work.

Application deadline: July 31st (Friday)

For more details, please see the featured information on the school's website: [Uematsu Technical College 80th Anniversary "Chair Exhibition & Chair Competition" - Call for Participants]. (Text and photos are quoted from Uematsu Technical College's Instagram.)



Uematsu Technical College 80th Anniversary Event: Call for Participants To commemorate the 80th anniversary of Uematsu Technical College's founding, we will be holding a "Chair Exhibition" as detailed below.


We will also be holding a chair competition with Mr. Hideaki Nishikawa, Mr. Shigeru Sakamoto, and Mr. Toru Asakura as judges. We encourage you to participate.

Furthermore, we plan to invite the award winners to participate in a PR event (≒business meeting (specified date)) to be held at Nagano Prefecture's antenna shop, "Ginza NAGANO".


《Application Guidelines for the "Chair Exhibition/Chair Competition"》

Eligibility: Graduates of Agematsu Technical College

Participation fee: Free

Number of items for sale: 1 chair (or set) per person. *Maximum of 3 chairs per set.

To register, please fill out the required information on the "Registration Form" and send it to the secretariat along with the attached image.

Application deadline: July 31, 2026 (Friday) *Please adhere strictly to the deadline to ensure smooth processing.

Submissions: Once the information on your submitted artwork is finalized, please fill out the "Caption Form" and send it to the secretariat.

(Submission deadline: Friday, October 9, 2026)



Dates: October 31st (Sat) - November 3rd (Tue/National Holiday), 2026

Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (until 3:00 PM on the last day)

Venue: Yoromaika (next to Agematsu Technical College, Agematsu-cho, Kiso-gun)

Judges

Hideaki Nishikawa (Editor, Chair Researcher)

Shigeru Sakamoto (Furniture repair, representative of sim design)

Toru Asakura (Asakura Woodworking, Kyoto Sumiyama)

award

Grand Prize: 1 winner, Excellence Award: 1 winner, Special Award: 1 winner, Audience Award: 1 winner

Results will be announced on November 3, 2026 (Tuesday, a national holiday).



Exhibition regulations

- Items that have not been considered for judging in the past, and that have not been exhibited at the Agematsu Technical College 79th Anniversary Chair Exhibition.

The designer and the manufacturer can be different people.

• Works that make the most of the characteristics and materials of wood

• Works that prioritize the function of a chair.

• Works with original intentions in their creation

- Works that ensure strength and safety even when viewers sit on them in the exhibition hall.

• Works available for loan until the end of the exhibition

Chairs that are fixed to the floor cannot be exhibited.



Artwork delivery, etc.

(1) Delivery period: October 23rd (Fri) - 28th (Wed)

Hours: Weekdays 9:00-16:00, Weekends 9:00-14:00

*If you would like delivery on a different day, please contact us by phone.

(2) Delivery Method: Attach the entry form and bring it directly to Agematsu Technical College, or use a delivery service. (If using a delivery service, please ensure delivery is between 9:00 and 16:00 on weekdays.)

(3) Removal Method Please remove the exhibits as soon as possible after the end of the exhibition. If someone else will be removing the exhibits on your behalf, please contact us in advance.

November 3rd (Tuesday/Holiday) 17:00-18:00 November 4th (Wednesday)-6th (Friday) 9:00-16:00



Precautions

Please be aware that the artwork may become slightly damaged or soiled as visitors will be sitting on it.

While we will take every precaution in managing and handling the artwork, the organizers will not be held responsible for any damage or loss due to force majeure.

• Transportation costs, insurance fees, etc., will be borne by the exhibitor.

• Sales activities are not permitted at the venue. (Negotiations are allowed, however, please refrain from handing over goods during the event.)

By submitting their work, exhibitors entrust the organizers with all rights to handle their works, including exhibitions, and to include them in catalogs and promotional materials.



Copyright

The copyright and ownership of submitted works belong to the applicant. However, the applicant grants the organizer permission to use the copyright for event promotion, publicity, and documentation in printed materials, news reports, social media, websites, etc. Furthermore, visitors are permitted to take photographs and post them on social media, etc.



Organizer, Submission Address, and Contact Information (Secretariat)

Nagano Prefectural Agematsu Technical College

3540 Ogawa, Agematsu-machi, Kiso-gun, Nagano Prefecture 399-5607

TEL: 0264-52-3330

FAX: 0264-52-2079


Email: agemagisen@pref.nagano.lg.jp (Please include "80 Chair Exhibition" in the subject line)

(Text and photos are quoted from the Agematsu Technical College website.)




 
 
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