
About us
Ise-Shima Art Company Co., Ltd is a Tokyo-based private art company founded in 2017. The company is dedicated to supporting and promoting emerging artists through international platforms that encourage artistic development, visibility, and cross-disciplinary exchange.
The company works across a wide spectrum of artistic fields, including music, digital art, and video game art, while currently expanding its scope to include visual art and poetry. Interdisciplinary and experimental practices are regarded as important pillars of the company’s philosophy; however, Ise-Shima Art Company also maintains an open and inclusive approach, welcoming diverse artistic expressions from a broad range of creators worldwide.
A central activity of the company is the organization of international art competitions. At present, four competitions are held annually, with plans for future expansion. These competitions attract hundreds of applications each year from artists across the globe, reflecting the company’s commitment to providing accessible opportunities beyond geographic boundaries. Jurors have included internationally recognized artists such as Sumio Kobayashi, university professor and international art prize recipient.
Winners of the competitions are promoted through multiple channels depending on the award context, including exhibitions, media features, and social media exposure. Through these initiatives, the company aims not only to recognize artistic excellence but also to actively support the professional advancement of participating artists.
In addition to competitions, Ise-Shima Art Company organizes cultural events such as exhibitions, seminars, and workshops, fostering dialogue between artists, audiences, and educators. The company also provides professional-level music lessons designed for advanced practitioners seeking specialized artistic training.
Through its international competitions and multidisciplinary programming, Ise-Shima Art Company Co., Ltd continues to build platforms that connect emerging artists with global audiences while contributing to the evolving landscape of contemporary art.
e-mail: info at iseshimaart.com
tel: (050) 5809-5243 (Japan)
address: Miyamasu-zaka 2Cho-me, 19-15 Miyamasu-zaka Build. 609
email: info at iseshimaart.com
Event Director: Hajime Kimura
Our members
Hajime Kimura
Competitions and events director

Valeria Makshakova
General manager, director

Irina Yamate
Manager
Mariko Obata (Associate Professor: Mie University )
Artistic advisor
MOK Honggyun (Curator)
Advisor
If you are a personal friend, family member, or student of our members listed above, please refrain from applying our competitions.
Contact
e-mail: info at iseshimaart.com
Phone:(050) 5809-5243 Japan (+81)
Address: Tokyo to, Shibuya ku, Shibuya 2-19-15 609
