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【26.3.28.Sat-29.Sun】Silent Auction
Exhibition Period:Sat, March 28 – Sun, March 29, 2026
Doorless Art Okinawa, a platform dedicated to the promotion of art by people with disabilities, will present Okinawa’s first-ever silent auction featuring "Art Brut" (Doorless Art) at Hotel Anteroom Naha.
This silent auction—a milestone initiative for the organization—differs from traditional auctions where bidders openly compete. Instead, it offers a space where guests can quietly contemplate each work before placing a bid at their chosen price. For those unable to visit in person, online participation is also available. The venue is designed to foster a sense of focused, "comfortable tension," allowing visitors to truly engage with the artworks and their underlying social value.
We invite you to experience this unique opportunity to determine the value of a piece yourself and encounter art that deeply resonates with you. We look forward to your presence.
Dates: Saturday, March 28 – Sunday, March 29, 2026
Hours: 11:00 – 17:00
*Final Bidding Deadline: Sunday, March 29, 17:00
Organizer: Doorless Art Okinawa
Venue: Hotel Anteroom Naha, 2nd Floor
Admission: Free
Reservation: Not required
Parking: Free (50 spaces)
*If the parking lot is full, please use nearby coin-operated parking.
Bidding Method (On-site): Please fill out the bidding form (desired artwork, bid amount, and contact information) and place it in the designated box. Multiple bids are permitted.
Bidding Method (Online): Available through the special page on the official website. Multiple bids are permitted.
*The highest bid as of the first day will be disclosed on March 28.
Payment: Bank Transfer
*Successful bidders will be contacted by the organizer after the auction concludes.
Exhibited Works: Scheduled to be unveiled on the official website around March 23.
Minimum Bid: Required. Amounts vary by artwork and will be announced at the start of the auction.
For this event, we have chosen the "Silent Auction" format as a new endeavor, moving beyond our traditional exhibition and sales model. We believe this process allows a wider audience to experience the journey from "appreciation" to "acquisition"—a collaborative step in understanding the value of art.
What is art? We look forward to seeing how our core philosophy, "#ArtHasNoBoundaries"—which envisions a world where there is no divide between people with and without disabilities—reaches individuals both within and outside Okinawa through this auction. It is our sincere hope that this silent auction serves as a gateway to Doorless Art, encouraging people to bring these works into their daily lives and realize that there is no distinction between the creations of able-bodied and disabled artists—only art that speaks directly to the soul.
・Bidding is at the participant's own responsibility.
・Cancellations or modifications after bidding are not permitted.
・The individual who has submitted the highest bid at the closing of the auction will be the winner.
・Payment must be completed within the designated period after winning.
・If payment is not confirmed, the right to purchase may be transferred to the runner-up bidder.
・Artworks will be shipped at the winner's expense.
・As each piece is unique, please confirm the condition of the work before bidding.
・Final results will be determined by the organizer, as online and on-site bidding occur simultaneously.
・The organizer is not responsible for any issues resulting from system or communication failures.
・We do not offer support via telephone.
・Depending on the photography or viewing environment, the actual colors of the artwork may differ from the images shown.
Established in February 2022.
Opened the Doorless Art Thailand Branch in October 2025.
Representative Director: Mariya Goya
Doorless Art Okinawa is a platform dedicated to the promotion of art by people with disabilities. Since its founding, the organization has created regular opportunities for artists to showcase their work at department stores, galleries, and restaurants across Okinawa and beyond. It also fosters the "#ArtHasNoBoundaries" movement through collaborative product development with local industries and traditional crafts. Each year, it hosts symposiums featuring entrepreneurs and leaders who share its vision, with approximately 50 projects completed to date.
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〇Mission Statement
Okinawa is a land of diverse creators. Our organization focuses on artists with disabilities who produce highly original works, aiming to foster their independence and sense of fulfillment through social activities centered on art. Leveraging our geographical advantages, we serve as a platform that introduces these artists to both residents and visitors, sharing information from a unique perspective within this island of art, craft, and history.
Inquiries
Doorless Art Okinawa Secretariat
Attn: Yoshida
Hotel Palm Royal NAHA, 3-9-10 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa 900-0013
TEL: 050-3627-6692
Email: office.doorless.okinawa@gmail.com
Press Release: Announcement of the First Doorless Art Silent Auction in Okinawa
This silent auction—a milestone initiative for the organization—differs from traditional auctions where bidders openly compete. Instead, it offers a space where guests can quietly contemplate each work before placing a bid at their chosen price. For those unable to visit in person, online participation is also available. The venue is designed to foster a sense of focused, "comfortable tension," allowing visitors to truly engage with the artworks and their underlying social value.
We invite you to experience this unique opportunity to determine the value of a piece yourself and encounter art that deeply resonates with you. We look forward to your presence.
【Silent Auction Overview】
Dates: Saturday, March 28 – Sunday, March 29, 2026
Hours: 11:00 – 17:00
*Final Bidding Deadline: Sunday, March 29, 17:00
Organizer: Doorless Art Okinawa
Venue: Hotel Anteroom Naha, 2nd Floor
Admission: Free
Reservation: Not required
Parking: Free (50 spaces)
*If the parking lot is full, please use nearby coin-operated parking.
Bidding Method (On-site): Please fill out the bidding form (desired artwork, bid amount, and contact information) and place it in the designated box. Multiple bids are permitted.
Bidding Method (Online): Available through the special page on the official website. Multiple bids are permitted.
*The highest bid as of the first day will be disclosed on March 28.
Payment: Bank Transfer
*Successful bidders will be contacted by the organizer after the auction concludes.
Exhibited Works: Scheduled to be unveiled on the official website around March 23.
Minimum Bid: Required. Amounts vary by artwork and will be announced at the start of the auction.
〇Message from Mariya Goya, Representative Director of Doorless Art Okinawa
For this event, we have chosen the "Silent Auction" format as a new endeavor, moving beyond our traditional exhibition and sales model. We believe this process allows a wider audience to experience the journey from "appreciation" to "acquisition"—a collaborative step in understanding the value of art.
What is art? We look forward to seeing how our core philosophy, "#ArtHasNoBoundaries"—which envisions a world where there is no divide between people with and without disabilities—reaches individuals both within and outside Okinawa through this auction. It is our sincere hope that this silent auction serves as a gateway to Doorless Art, encouraging people to bring these works into their daily lives and realize that there is no distinction between the creations of able-bodied and disabled artists—only art that speaks directly to the soul.
〇Silent Auction Precautions
・Bidding is at the participant's own responsibility.
・Cancellations or modifications after bidding are not permitted.
・The individual who has submitted the highest bid at the closing of the auction will be the winner.
・Payment must be completed within the designated period after winning.
・If payment is not confirmed, the right to purchase may be transferred to the runner-up bidder.
・Artworks will be shipped at the winner's expense.
・As each piece is unique, please confirm the condition of the work before bidding.
・Final results will be determined by the organizer, as online and on-site bidding occur simultaneously.
・The organizer is not responsible for any issues resulting from system or communication failures.
・We do not offer support via telephone.
・Depending on the photography or viewing environment, the actual colors of the artwork may differ from the images shown.
〇Organization Profile
Established in February 2022.
Opened the Doorless Art Thailand Branch in October 2025.
Representative Director: Mariya Goya
Doorless Art Okinawa is a platform dedicated to the promotion of art by people with disabilities. Since its founding, the organization has created regular opportunities for artists to showcase their work at department stores, galleries, and restaurants across Okinawa and beyond. It also fosters the "#ArtHasNoBoundaries" movement through collaborative product development with local industries and traditional crafts. Each year, it hosts symposiums featuring entrepreneurs and leaders who share its vision, with approximately 50 projects completed to date.
Click here for more details
〇Mission Statement
Okinawa is a land of diverse creators. Our organization focuses on artists with disabilities who produce highly original works, aiming to foster their independence and sense of fulfillment through social activities centered on art. Leveraging our geographical advantages, we serve as a platform that introduces these artists to both residents and visitors, sharing information from a unique perspective within this island of art, craft, and history.
Inquiries
Doorless Art Okinawa Secretariat
Attn: Yoshida
Hotel Palm Royal NAHA, 3-9-10 Makishi, Naha City, Okinawa 900-0013
TEL: 050-3627-6692
Email: office.doorless.okinawa@gmail.com
Press Release: Announcement of the First Doorless Art Silent Auction in Okinawa