A 70-year legacy of Printmaking and an Artistic Opportunity
Since 1956, the College Women’s Association of Japan (CWAJ) has presented the CWAJ Print Show each year to exhibit and sell contemporary Japanese prints. Through this long-standing program, CWAJ has helped preserve the art of printmaking in Japan and shared it with audiences around the world. Proceeds from the net sales have supported scholarships and grants for more than 900 Japanese and international students, visually impaired students, and print artists.
The 70th CWAJ Print Show will open at Hillside Forum in Daikanyama in October 2027, With the online gallery launching as well.
In honor of the 70th anniversary of the CWAJ Print Show
CWAJ is commemorating this milestone through the following activities:
1) 700,000 JPY Award for Outstanding Print at the 2027 Print Show
This award will be given to the artist for the most outstanding print in the 2027 CWAJ Print show. Go to Page 2 for details.
2) CWAJ Artist-In-Residence Program
The winning artist will receive a fully paid two week residence with a nationally renowned Master Printer, Sue Oehme, Oehme Graphics, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado in the summer of 2027.
Application deadline is November 15, 2026. Go to Page 3 for details.
Oehme Graphics Studio
