Forest Festival of the Arts Okayama: Clear-skies Country 2027

About sponsorship solicitation

We are accepting sponsorship from companies that support the spirit of Forest Festival of the Arts Okayama: Clear-skies Country 2027
We are offering benefits such as the inclusion of your company name and logo on official websites and posters for companies that have provided sponsorship, so we sincerely ask for your support.
For more information about sponsorship, please contact Forest Festival of the Arts Okayama: Clear-skies Country Executive Committee.

Request for sponsorship (PDF)

List of sponsors

About recruiting Forest Supporters

At the "Forest Festival of the Arts Okayama: Clear-skies Country 2027," we are inviting Forest Supporters to come together to enliven the festival while interacting with many tourists, artists, and local residents from within and outside Japan.

Recruitment requirements

For individuals, here is the information.

Recruitment period

November 2, 2026 (Monday) – November 5, 2027 (Friday)

Number of applicants

About 1,000 people

Application requirements

Be a middle school student or older at the time of the activity (those under 18 must have parental consent).
Be able to comply with manuals and communications from the Secretariat regarding activities.
Possession of conversational Japanese language skills. Nationality is not required (foreign language skills are also welcome).
The ability to gather at the designated activity location and at the designated activity time (including training).
You are eligible to attend the training conducted by the Secretariat (either online or in-person training).
Being able to be contacted via both email and phone.
Individuals who possess the desire to learn on their own during their activities and are able to participate in them with a spirit of hospitality towards visitors from within and outside Japan.
Someone who can work together and respect other staff members while doing their job.

Period of activity

[Art Festival Preparation Period] July 1st (Thursday) – September 17th (Friday) 2027
[Art Festival Period] September 18 (Sat) – November 23 (Tue/Public Holiday) 2027
*Please choose from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM, 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM, or 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM shifts. It is also possible to participate in multiple activities.
[Withdrawal Period for the Art Festival] November 24 (Wed) – December 15 (Wed), 2027

Activities

[Venue Operation] Guidance and information for each venue and around the information centers, guidance for each venue, supervision and maintenance of works, venue cleaning, simple guidance of works, sales of viewing tickets and merchandise, various transportation information, exchange of viewing tickets, inspection of viewing tickets, various tourist information, etc.
[Event support] Assistance with the management of related events held before and during the event period
[Support for the creation and removal of art works] Support for the creation and removal of art works, etc.

*The attire during activities is optional.
*The activity locations will mainly be municipal art installations located in the northern part of the prefecture.
(Tsuyama City, Takahashi City, Niimi City, Maniwa City, Kagamino Town, Shoo Town, Nagi Town)

Benefits

The activities are free of charge. In addition, there are benefits based on the number of activities (listed below).
After the final day of the activity, a "certificate of completion" will be issued to those who wish to receive it.
Volunteering insurance applies during activities. (The insurance fee is covered by the organizer.)

Benefits

The activities are free of charge. In addition, there are benefits based on the number of activities (listed below).
After the final day of the activity, a "certificate of completion" will be issued to those who wish to receive it.
Volunteering insurance applies during activities. (The insurance fee is covered by the organizer.)

	One activity	Two activities	3 times of activity	4 times of activity	5 times of activity	6 or more times of activity
For supporters only Original T-shirt	ー	ー	ー	ー	◯	ー
Viewing tickets (passports)	ー	ー	◯	ー	ー	ー
For supporters only Original can badge	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯	◯

*The size of the limited-edition original T-shirt for supporters may not be available for selection. (One per person only)
*The viewing ticket (passport) will be presented after three activities have been completed. (One ticket per person only.)
*Please note that if you have participated in the third activity during the withdrawal period of the art festival, you will not be able to view the works.
*There will be a total of five different types of original supporter-exclusive badges.

Training content

All of you will receive training 1 and training 2.
Training 1 (regularly held): Mindset, manners, job duties, gathering methods, attire, benefits and perks, etc.
Training 2 (Held just before the art festival opens): Artists, venue, works, detailed operations, etc.

*1: In-person meetings will be held first, followed by online meetings if possible. *2: In principle, in-person meetings will be held.
*The online training is available for you to take at your convenience via your computer or smartphone.

Purposes of using personal information

In recruiting, registering, and managing the operation of supporters for this project,
We will use the personal information obtained within the scope of the following purposes.

Selection of supporters, registration procedures, and notification of eligibility to participate
Contact regarding activities, coordination of activity content and times, and information on the location of activities
Procedure for subscribing to volunteer insurance, etc.
Management of lists of participants on the day of the event, reception, emergency contact (in the event of disasters, serious illnesses, etc.), and communication for ensuring safety
Requests for surveys and activity reports regarding this project
Response to inquiries and consultations, and management of records

For companies and organizations, please click here

Recruitment period

November 2, 2026 (Monday) – November 5, 2027 (Friday)

Application requirements

Be a middle school student or older at the time of the activity (those under 18 must have parental consent).
Be able to comply with manuals and communications from the Secretariat regarding activities.
Possession of conversational Japanese language skills. Nationality is not required (foreign language skills are also welcome).
The ability to gather at the designated activity location and at the designated activity time (including training).
You are eligible to attend the training conducted by the Secretariat (either online or in-person training).
Being able to be contacted via both email and phone.
Individuals who possess the desire to learn on their own during their activities and are able to participate in them with a spirit of hospitality towards visitors from within and outside Japan.
Someone who can work together and respect other staff members while doing their job.

Period of activity

Activities

Benefits

After the final day of the activity, a "certificate of completion" will be issued to those who wish to receive it.
Volunteering insurance applies during activities. (The insurance fee is covered by the organizer.)
We will be offering original festival merchandise exclusively for supporters. (One per person only)

Benefits

[Total of over 50 people]
Record collection publication; company name displayed on website; company logo-printed apparel worn
[Total of more than 100 people]
Listing the company name and corporate logo on the record collection and website, and wearing corporate-logo-printed apparel

Training content

Purposes of using personal information

In recruiting, registering, and managing the operation of supporters for this project,
We will use the personal information obtained within the scope of the following purposes.

Selection of supporters, registration procedures, and notification of eligibility to participate
Contact regarding activities, coordination of activity content and times, and information on the location of activities
Procedure for subscribing to volunteer insurance, etc.
Management of lists of participants on the day of the event, reception, emergency contact (in the event of disasters, serious illnesses, etc.), and communication for ensuring safety
Requests for surveys and activity reports regarding this project
Response to inquiries and consultations, and management of records

Application form

Please access the dedicated application form from the link below,
Enter the necessary information and submit it.

About applying for the use of the logo

If you would like to use the official logo mark for the "Forest Festival of the Arts Okayama: Clear-skies Country" (hereinafter referred to as the "Logo Mark"), please check the following and apply.

Recruitment requirements

1 Application for use

Only the following circumstances are eligible to apply for the use of the logo mark:

(1) When the organizing committee members use it for publicity purposes
(2) When municipal governments and public organizations within the prefecture use it for publicity, tourism promotion, cultural promotion, and education
(3) When news organizations such as newspapers, television, and magazines use them for reporting and publicity purposes
(4) When participating artists use it for PR activities related to the Forest Art Festival
(5) When supporting companies and collaborating companies use it for publicity about the Forest Art Festival

2 Restrictions on use

The logo mark may be used for publicity materials that fall under any of the following categories:

(1) It is a suitable medium for using the logo mark
(2) Not for direct commercial use

3 Logo Mark Designs

4 Application procedures, etc.

(1) The person (hereinafter referred to as the "Applicant") who seeks to apply,Okayama Prefecture Electronic Application SystemTherefore, an application must be submitted.
(2) The executive committee will review the content and, if it is determined to contribute to the PR of the "Forest Festival of the Arts Okayama: Clear-skies Country," will approve the use and provide the logo data. (If the use is not approved, a notice of non-approval will be sent to the applicant.)
(3) If proofreading is required, send the proofreading data to the Secretariat. The executive committee will review the content and respond within about a week.
(4) In response to the request of the Executive Committee Chairman, submit the finished product of the property related to the use in question. For items that are difficult to submit, submit photographs, etc.

For more information regarding the use of the logo mark, please refer to the following regulations.

Apply here

Application for use of cassette data

Forest Festival of the Arts Okayama, we have prepared cassette data (ai data) that can be used directly in each medium.
If you would like to be contacted, please include the following information in the inquiry form:
Also, if you receive any emails, please send them to the following email address.
メールアドレス：info@forestartfest-okayama.jp

(Reference)

Subject: Request for cassette data (company name/organization name)
Text: I would like to send the data because I need the cassette data from Forest Festival of the Arts Okayama.
Company name, department name, person responsible, contact information (phone number and email address), desired cassette data size, and cassette data language (Japanese, English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese)

*We will send the AI data via email reply.
*You can change the aspect ratio without changing the scale.

Size 1/8 (Japanese, English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese)

Forest Art Festival in the Sunshine Country, Okayama, Cassette Data in 1/8th Size (Japanese, English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese)

GO FOR 2027 PROGRAM

In preparation for Forest Festival of the Arts Okayama: Clear-skies Country, we are inviting applications for the GO FOR 2027 Program certification program to raise awareness of the festival and to foster enthusiasm for the event.
Once certified, we will use a dedicated logo and promote through Forest Festival of the Arts website and social media channels, so we are looking forward to your active application.

Recruitment requirements

1. Main conditions

To be held within the 12 municipalities where the art festival is held
However, this does not apply if the project coordinator approves it for a large-scale collaboration project.
To be implemented by December 31, 2026 (Thursday)
It is content that leads to the creation of momentum for the holding of the art festival.
It must contribute to the promotion of cultural arts, the promotion of tourism, or the development of the region.

*For other conditions, please see the certification guidelines.

2 Details of the collaboration

Publish the "GO FOR 2027" dedicated logo on flyers and websites to disseminate information (applicants)
Organizing information dissemination on the official website and social media platforms of Forest Festival of the Arts (Forest Festival of the Arts Okayama: Clear-skies Country Executive Committee)

3 Period of implementation

From Thursday, September 4, 2025 to Thursday, December 31, 2026

4 Application method and place to apply

Submit the application form, business plan, and reference materials to Forest Festival of the Arts Okayama: Clear-skies Country Executive Committee via email.
メールアドレス：forestartfest@pref.okayama.lg.jp

5 Certification

The Secretariat will conduct an evaluation and determine which businesses are eligible for certification.
The results of the review and the logo data will be notified to the applicant via email.