Since 2017, beginning with the symposium Can We See Japan’s Future Through Temples and Shrines? held at Shitennoji Temple to commemorate the 1,400th memorial of Prince Shotoku, who has deep ties to this area, we have organized international symposia and “Art Salons” in this region.

We also support the creative and research activities of artists who have received grants from the Uemachi Plateau Contemporary Art Creation Support Fund, established within ASK Arts Support Kansai (The Kansai-Osaka 21st Century Association), an initiative proposed by the Kansai Association of Corporate Executives.