Colors Kawasaki 2026 exhibition, Sat, Nov 7–Wed, Nov 18, at Muza Kawasaki: free entry, over 220 paintings at the 10th para-art show, with paper collage and AI workshops

10th para-art show with over 220 works

"Colors Kawasaki" is an exhibition that lets visitors feel the true appeal of each work, whether or not the artist has a disability. It is held by the Kawasaki City Cultural Foundation.

It started in 2017, and 2026 is its 10th edition. More than 220 paintings by about 150 artists chosen by open call and by children from municipal special needs schools will be shown, the most works ever.

• 10th-anniversary special display: Works by 11 artists who have widened their activities over the past 10 years.
• Special screening: A video about the exhibition's history, including talks by artists and people who bought their works.
• Art on discarded washi paper: Works painted by children from special needs schools on Japanese paper that was going to be thrown away.
• You are welcome to chat while you look around. Information that helps support the sale of some works is also provided at the venue.

Nov 7–18 at Muza Kawasaki 4F, free

• Dates: Sat, Nov 7, to Wed, Nov 18, 2026. Closed Mon, Nov 16.
• Hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. On the last day, Wed, Nov 18, it closes at 3 p.m.
• Venue: Exhibition room, 4th floor, Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall (1310 Omiyacho, Saiwai Ward).
• Entry: Free.
• Access: A 3-minute walk from the Central West Exit of JR Kawasaki Station, or 8 minutes from Keikyu Kawasaki Station. You can get there from the station without steps. There is a toilet with a large adult changing bed on the 5th floor.
• By car: The Muza Kawasaki parking lot (tel. 044-555-8691) has priority spaces. Please contact it in advance.

Free workshops: paper collage, AI art viewing and more

All are free (some give priority to people who apply in advance).

Date	Workshop	Time
Sun, Nov 8	A walk in the sky with paper collage (Taro Okamoto Museum of Art, Kawasaki)	10 a.m.–noon, 1–3 p.m.
Wed, Nov 11	10th-anniversary gathering (talk session and free chat over tea)	1:30–3:30 p.m.
Fri, Nov 13	Enjoy art viewing with AI (Fujitsu)	10 a.m.–noon, 1–5 p.m.
Sat, Nov 14, and Sun, Nov 15	Let's chat about art (Koto! Koto? Kawasaki)	Nov 14 from 2:30 p.m., Nov 15 from 11 a.m. (about 40 min each)
Tue, Nov 17	Let's make some funny animals (Nagomi Welfare Association, Yumehana Kobo)	1–3 p.m.

• Paper collage: Inspired by Taro Okamoto's mosaic tile work "A Walk in the Sky" at Muza Kawasaki, you tear paper and enjoy making a collage. Sign up on the spot. Up to 16 seats, and making takes about an hour.
• 10th-anniversary gathering: No registration needed. Anyone can join.
• Chat about art: Look at the paintings while talking in a group. 10 people per session, with priority for those who apply.
• Funny animals: Paint your favorite colors and patterns on wooden animals to make a toy. You can take it home.

Check how to apply on the Kawasaki City Cultural Foundation's exhibition page.

Kotora at the venue; new members wanted from Dec

On Sat, Nov 14, and Sun, Nov 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., "Kotora" will be at the venue. If you look at a painting and want to talk to someone, feel free to speak to them.

"Kotora" are residents who connect people with people and places through art in "Koto! Koto? Kawasaki," a project by Kawasaki City and Tokyo University of the Arts. 96 people are active now.

On Fri, Oct 30, the city announced that it is recruiting 30 people for the 4th group of Kotora, who will be active from fiscal 2027.

• Application period: Sun, Dec 13, 2026, to Fri, Feb 5, 2027 (postmarked by the deadline).
• Main conditions: Aged 18 or over as of Apr 1, 2027, and able to hold everyday conversation in Japanese. You should be able to attend, in principle, all 6 basic courses, and join courses and activities at least twice a month at the "Koto Room" base (Noborito, Tama Ward) or other places in the city.
• Open lecture: On Sun, Dec 13, 1–3:30 p.m., there is an open lecture for people thinking of applying in the 2nd-floor hall of the Kawasaki City Hall main building (free, 200 people, first come, first served). Applications open at 10 a.m. on Sun, Nov 15.

For detailed conditions, see the Koto! Koto? Kawasaki website.

For questions, contact the Kawasaki City Cultural Foundation (tel. 044-272-7366).