World Autism Awareness Day 2026 Blue Art Contest Results Announced

The NPO Corporation Tokyo Association for Autism has announced the results of the Blue Art Contest for "World Autism Awareness Day."
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The NPO Corporation Tokyo Association for Autism (Chairman: Masaharu Sugiyama) held an art contest using "blue," the theme color for Autism Awareness Day. This is the third year since its inception in 2024. We called for submissions on X from February 2026 to March 25th with the hashtag "#2026blueart".

This year, 149 works were submitted, double the number from the 2025 fiscal year. The submissions ranged widely, including not only illustrations and paintings but also photographs, performances, knitting, and crafts. The judges included Masanori Ido (Designer), Petro & Joseph (Artist), Yuki Koishikawa (Illustrator, Designer), Koichi Nishimura (Heart Artist), and the General Incorporated Association AOA Art.

The award-winning works have been decided as follows:

● Petro & Joseph Award "Blue Square" by Yukimi Moriyama

Each individual square is very meticulously colored.

While the initial impression is cool, the warmth felt upon closer inspection is also a charm of this work.

It creates a feeling as if the hearts of the viewer and the creator overlap.

This is a work that conveys a sense of emotional exchange.

"Blue Square" by Yukimi Moriyama

FAQ

What is the Blue Art Contest?

The Blue Art Contest is an art competition organized by the NPO Corporation Tokyo Association for Autism, using "blue" as the theme color for Autism Awareness Day. It aims to raise awareness and showcase creativity related to autism.

When was the contest held?

Submissions were accepted on X (formerly Twitter) from February 2026 to March 25th, 2026, using the hashtag #2026blueart.

How many entries were received this year?

This year, 149 works were submitted, which is double the number of entries from the previous fiscal year (2025).

What types of artwork were submitted?

The submissions included a wide variety of art forms, such as illustrations, paintings, photographs, performances, knitting, and crafts.

Who were the judges for the contest?

The judges included Masanori Ido (Designer), Petro & Joseph (Artist), Yuki Koishikawa (Illustrator, Designer), Koichi Nishimura (Heart Artist), and the General Incorporated Association AOA Art.

What was the winning artwork?

The Petro & Joseph Award was given to Yukimi Moriyama for her work titled "Blue Square." The judges praised its meticulous coloring, the balance of cool impression and warmth, and its ability to convey emotional exchange.

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