Nagahama hosts 40th annual Art in Nagahama festival

The 40th annual Art in Nagahama (AIN) festival took place on October 3 and 4 in the central urban area of Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture. The milestone event featured 156 artists from across Japan, showcasing a diverse range of works including accessories, leatherwork, woodwork, paintings, and ceramics.

Highlights of the festival included a live painting performance by the artist unit ‘KAOMANGAI’ at the Hikiyama Museum Plaza and 19 different workshops, such as pottery and moss ball making, held at Kiina Park. Additionally, the ‘A-tama Exhibition’ showcased works by children from Nagahama Junior Art, with awards presented to several young artists for their paintings.