Myoko City hosts art exhibitions for residents and youth

The Myoko City Art Exhibition and the Myoko City Junior Art Exhibition have opened in Myoko City, showcasing works from local residents and students.

The Myoko City Art Exhibition features 194 entries across six categories, including Japanese painting, Western painting, calligraphy, photography, and sculpture/crafts. Among the award winners, Yukihiko Shimotori received the City Exhibition Award for his sculpture ‘Okashina Suisou Gyo-gyo,’ a piece created using sea glass to depict marine life. In the photography category, Kazuma Kuramata was awarded the City Exhibition Award for his work ‘Shu no Majiwari.’

The Junior Art Exhibition displays a large volume of works from local toddlers, elementary, and junior high school students, including over 1,300 paintings and various calligraphy pieces. Additionally, the ‘Kokoro no Mama Art Exhibition,’ which showcases creative works by individuals with disabilities, is being held concurrently at the Arai General Community Center.