【EVENTS】Relating Art Exhibition Vol. 6

Relating Art Exhibition Vol. 6: "Have you ever encountered a curiosity that truly shakes your heart?"

June 26 (Friday) – July 29 (Wednesday), 2026

Saga Prefecture aims to realize a society where everyone, regardless of whether they have a disability, can enjoy arts and culture. As part of this initiative, the prefecture hosts the annual "Relating Art Exhibition," bringing together works by artists with disabilities from both within and outside the prefecture.

Centering on the theme of "Curiosity," this 6th exhibition features a collection of works born from pure impulses and unique perspectives that cannot be measured solely by skill or correctness. A record-breaking total of approximately 500 pieces will be on display.

The exhibition also features related events designed to stimulate your curiosity, including invaluable gallery talks by experts in disability art and interactive workshops where you can create your own original socks.

Why not immerse yourself in a diverse world of art at the museum this summer?

1. Exhibition Period June 26 (Friday) – July 29 (Wednesday), 2026

2. Opening Hours 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM

3. Closed Mondays (If Monday is a national holiday, the museum will be closed the following day)

4. Venue Saga Prefectural Museum, Exhibition Room 3 (1-15-23 Jonai, Saga City)

5. Admission Fee 500 yen

  • Free for high school students and younger, holders of a Physical Disability Certificate or Medical Care Recipient Certificate for Designated Intractable Diseases, and up to one caregiver.

  • Free for return visits upon presenting a ticket stub.

For the latest information and details, please click here: https://www.pref.saga.lg.jp/kiji003118998/index.html

〈Related Events〉

(1) Opening Ceremony

  • Date & Time: June 26, 2026 (Friday) | 11:11 AM – 11:30 AM

  • Venue: Saga Prefectural Museum, Exhibition Room 3

  • Attendees: * Yoshinori Yamaguchi (Governor of Saga Prefecture)

    • Hiroyuki Harada (Director of PICFA, a Welfare Service Facility for Persons with Disabilities)

  • Live Painting Artists: Haruka Sugino (PICFA), Teppei Kasahara (PICFA)

(2) Live Painting Artists from PICFA will conduct a live painting session over two days. Visitors are welcome to view the creative process freely inside the exhibition venue.

  • Date & Time: * June 26 (Friday) | 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM

    • June 27 (Saturday) | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

  • Venue: Saga Prefectural Museum, Exhibition Room 3

  • Artists: Haruka Sugino (PICFA), Teppei Kasahara (PICFA)

(3) Gallery Talk

  • Date & Time: June 27, 2026 (Saturday) | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

  • Venue: Saga Prefectural Museum, Exhibition Room 3

  • Panelists:

    • Masatomo Yamashita (Director of Yaminami Kobo)

    • Takashi Matsuyama (Support Staff & Art Director at Atelier Brut / Certified NPO Popeye)

    • Hiroyuki Harada (Director of PICFA, Medical Corporation Seimeikai)

(4) Sock-Making Workshop A workshop where you can create your very own original art socks. Using silk-screen printing—a traditional technique—you can freely print various motifs and ink colors onto your socks. You can take your finished socks home with you.

  • Date & Time: July 12, 2026 (Sunday) | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  • Venue: Saga Prefectural Art Museum, 2nd Floor Gallery (Special Venue)

  • Participation Fee: 500 yen per person *Spaces are limited. The workshop will close once it reaches maximum capacity.

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