Digital Art Works Open Call - Application Guidelines

The newly launched "DIGITAL SPRINGBOARD" project is an initiative that utilizes TOKYO NODE's digital signage to exhibit video works by digital artists in urban spaces. Exhibition works are solicited through open calls with themes linked to "NEORT++" and events held at TOKYO NODE, with up to 10 works carefully selected by the organizers to be displayed throughout the Toranomon area. Through the exhibition of digital art, this project aims to stimulate the creativity of visitors and office workers coming to Toranomon, while creating new vitality and cultural value in the area. This is the 4th implementation and the final event of 2025. We sincerely look forward to applications from artists who wish to express the possibilities of digital art in urban spaces.

4th DIGITAL SPRINGBOARD Open Call Overview

Theme

"Urban Space Media and Environment"

Application Period

November 10, 2025 (Mon) - November 29, 2025 (Sat) 23:59 JST

NEORT++ Collaboration Project

A group exhibition related to this theme is being prepared for December.

Exhibition Period: December 5, 2025 (Sat) 18:00 - December 21, 2025 (Sun)

Exhibition works will differ from those selected for this open call.

About TOKYO NODE Exhibition

Exhibition Location

Toranomon Hills Station Tower B2F TOKYO NODE Entrance Signage

Exhibition Period

Sequential broadcasting will begin after selected works are announced

Detailed schedule will be communicated after selection

Exhibition Method

Continuous broadcasting on large-scale signage (details in technical specifications below)
Repeated display of all selected works throughout the period

Target Works

Approximately 10 works to be selected
The number of selections may vary depending on the total number of applications and content of each work.

Application Requirements

Work Conditions

Theme: Works related to the theme "Urban Space Media and Environment"
Format: Please submit in the following formats:
- Video works (MP4)
- Still image works (JPEG, PNG)

Background on Urban Space Media and Environment

Media ecology is a field that studies the impact of media and technology on the human environment, proposed by McLuhan and Postman. Media is not merely a tool, but the environment itself that shapes our perception and reality. Urban spaces in particular have become massive media environments where countless media—digital screens, surveillance cameras, SNS, advertising, etc.—merge with physical space.

Ecology and economy share the same etymology "oikos" (household), and humans, nature, digital, and material are inherently intertwined as one "household." However, modern capitalism commodifies urban spaces as places of efficiency and consumption, making these connections less visible. Through art, we aim to visualize the complex relationship between media and environment embedded in cities, and explore new ways of urban existence that are not human-centered.

Technical Specifications

Resolution: Will be optimized to match signage specifications
Playback Time: 15 seconds
Submission Data: Vertical orientation
File Size: Please submit 2 types
W 960 x H 1620 (Please submit this via Google form)
Google form: https://forms.gle/5FBDvvHf6Jp15Gxn6
W 2160 x H 3840 (Please submit this to neort.io)

Eligibility

Individuals or groups
No restrictions on nationality, age, or experience
Both professionals and amateurs welcome

Application Method

Submission Platform

NEORT (https://neort.io/)

Required Items

Tagging: Must include the tag MEDIA_ECOLOGY_TOKYO_NODE
Work Description: In the "Description" field during work registration, clearly state the connection to the theme "Urban Space Media and Environment"
Creator Information: Set up profile including icon and BIO on your neort.io My Page. Also link SNS (X or Facebook) in SETTINGS

Application Deadline

November 29, 2025 (Sat) 23:59

Deadline time is JST (Japan Standard Time)

Selection and Announcement

Selection Method

Selection by NEORT

Compatibility with the theme
Awareness of being exhibited in urban spaces
Visual effectiveness on signage
Execution ability regarding the concept

Selection Committee

NEORT Operations Team

Results Announcement

December 3, 2025 (Wed) - Tentative

NEORT Official Website (https://team.neort.io/)
NEORT Official SNS Accounts
TOKYO NODE Official Website
TOKYO NODE Official SNS Accounts

Benefits for Selected Works

Exhibition on TOKYO NODE entrance signage
Collaborative promotion with NEORT++ exhibition

Important Notes

About Works

Original works only
Works with potential copyright infringement are excluded
Content contrary to public order and morals is excluded
Works containing political or religious messages will be carefully reviewed
Must not pose risks to the safety and security of passersby
Must not harm harmony with urban landscape
Must comply with relevant laws and regulations

Rights

Copyright of works remains with the creator
Permission granted for use in exhibition and promotional purposes
Changes or deletion of works during exhibition period are not permitted in principle

Other

Submitted works will not be returned
Inquiries regarding selection reasons cannot be answered
Technical adjustments may be made for exhibition purposes

Works Subject to Exclusion

Content contrary to public order and morals
Content involving human rights violations, discrimination, or defamation
Content inappropriate from the perspective of youth protection or victim harm prevention
Content related to adult entertainment businesses, pachinko, etc.
Content related to religion, ideology, or politics
Content related to organized crime groups

Future Plans

This open call is the 4th round of DIGITAL SPRINGBOARD, and we plan to continue conducting regular open calls linked to TOKYO NODE and NEORT++ events.

Schedule Announcements

Future call themes and schedules will be announced on:

NEORT Official Website
NEORT Official SNS
TOKYO NODE Official Website
TOKYO NODE Official SNS Accounts

Inquiries

Inquiries Regarding the Open Call

NEORT Operations Office

Email: contact@neort.io

Please allow several days for response to inquiries

About TOKYO NODE

Toranomon Hills TOKYO NODE

Address: Toranomon Hills Business Tower 2F, 1-17-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Official Website: https://tokyonode.jp/

Organizers and Cooperation

Organizer: NEORT (DIGITAL SPRINGBOARD Project)

Venue Cooperation: TOKYO NODE

We sincerely look forward to your applications.

Through DIGITAL SPRINGBOARD, we aim to experience new possibilities of digital art in urban spaces and build new relationships woven together by artists, audiences, and urban spaces. We look forward to receiving many applications.

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