MASH Group Becomes Main Partner for "Art Para Fukagawa Chatty Art Festival 2026," Aiming for a Society that Respects Diversity and Coexistence Through Art
MASH Holdings, a leading company in fashion, beauty, and food, announced its fourth consecutive year as the main partner for the "Art Para Fukagawa Chatty Art Festival 2026." This festival promotes diversity and inclusion by showcasing artworks from disabled artists, reinforcing MASH Group's commitment to social contribution and community engagement.
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MASH Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director and President: Hiroyuki Kondo / including other operating companies, hereinafter "MASH Group"), which operates fashion, beauty, and food businesses, announced that it has become the main partner for the "Art Para Fukagawa Chatty Art Festival 2026" (hereinafter "Art Para Fukagawa"). The festival will be held from September 5 (Saturday) to 13 (Sunday), 2026, in the Toyosu area, and from October 17 (Saturday) to 25 (Sunday) in the Monzen-Nakacho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, and Morishita areas.
Art Para Fukagawa is a civic art festival that exhibits over 700 works (original paintings & replicas) by artists with disabilities in the downtown Tokyo areas of Monzen-Nakacho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Morishita, and Toyosu. MASH Group resonates with Art Para Fukagawa's philosophy of striving for a society that respects diversity through art created by handicapped artists. For the sixth iteration of the festival in 2026, MASH Group has decided to sponsor it as the main partner for the fourth consecutive year.
In addition, since 2024, employee volunteers have played a part in the festival's operation through volunteer opportunities provided to partner companies. Not limited to sponsorship, the time spent directly experiencing the artists' expressions and the warmth of the town has been a valuable experience that broadens the perspectives of employees and the entire group, and MASH Group will continue to accompany the art festival on-site.
"Art Para Fukagawa," which exhibits art throughout the entire Koto Ward areas of Monzen-Nakacho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Morishita, and Toyosu for nine days. It aims for a society where art's power draws people together, where everyone enjoys chatting, recognizes and supports each other, and "lives together."
Currently, submissions are being sought for one of Art Para Fukagawa's highlights, the biennial national open call exhibition "Art Para Fukagawa Grand Prize 2026" (application deadline: May 10 (Sunday), postmark valid on that day). MASH Group, as the main partner, plans to select a corporate award.
Regarding applications and overview of the national open call exhibition "Art Para Fukagawa Grand Prize 2026":
Art Para Fukagawa Chatty Art Festival 2026 Main Visual: Nozomi Tokuhara "Journey to Japan's World Heritage Sites" (Art Para Fukagawa Grand Prize 2024 Semi-Grand Prize)
《Application Overview》
【Eligibility】Individuals with any disability in social life (no age limit)
【Application Period】March 2026 - May 10 (Sunday), 2026 (postmark valid on that day)
【Number of Submissions】One work per person (group applications accepted)
For details on applying for the "Art Para Fukagawa Grand Prize 2026" national open call exhibition, please refer to the press release below:
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000155842.html
《Event Overview》
【Dates】Toyosu area: September 5 (Saturday) - 13 (Sunday)
Monzen-Nakacho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Morishita areas: October 17 (Saturday) - 25 (Sunday)
【Venue】Toyosu, Monzen-Nakacho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Morishita
【Organizers】Art Para Fukagawa Chatty Art Festival Executive Committee, General Incorporated Association Art Para Fukagawa
"Art Para Fukagawa Chatty Art Festival 2026" Executive Committee Chairperson: Osamu Fukushima (Professor Emeritus, Tokyo Polytechnic University)
Official Website: https://artpara-fukagawa.tokyo/
MASH Group's Journey with Para Art
MASH Group actively utilizes works by artists with disabilities in various visuals, including office interiors, productions for its charity events, and advertisements for its own brands. Through diverse artwork utilization, MASH Group aims to convey the unique energy and charm of individual works, such as rich sensibility, free and bold ideas, and delicate expressiveness, to a wider audience.
Examples of MASH Group's Use of Works by Handicapped Artists
＜Headquarters Office＞
＜"MASH Park Project" for Tohoku Reconstruction Support Main Visual＞
(Mr. Keiichi Okuno)
(Mr. Kazushi Kasuga)
(Ms. Shiho Saito)
＜Brand Advertisements and Banners＞
(Ms. Kyoko Arita)
(Mr. Shoyo Ogawa)
＜Supporting the Opening Event as a Volunteer Company＞
＜Other Examples＞
Official T-shirt for Tokyo's Para Sports Support Project "TEAM BEYOND" (by Ms. Sakurayuki)
Cosme Kitchen Pop-up Gallery (by Ms. Urushima Tomoko / Ms. Seiyamizu)
emmi In-store Art (by Yag)
Senken Shimbun 2022 Spring/Summer Department Store Buyers' Award "Sustainable Award" Advertisement (by Ms. Sakurayuki)
About MASH Group
MASH Group, with its corporate philosophy of "Giving shape to our ideas and delivering happiness to people," aims to provide "Wellness Design" to make people happy and bring smiles 24/7.
Art Para Fukagawa is a civic art festival that exhibits over 700 works (original paintings & replicas) by artists with disabilities in the downtown Tokyo areas of Monzen-Nakacho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Morishita, and Toyosu. MASH Group resonates with Art Para Fukagawa's philosophy of striving for a society that respects diversity through art created by handicapped artists. For the sixth iteration of the festival in 2026, MASH Group has decided to sponsor it as the main partner for the fourth consecutive year.
In addition, since 2024, employee volunteers have played a part in the festival's operation through volunteer opportunities provided to partner companies. Not limited to sponsorship, the time spent directly experiencing the artists' expressions and the warmth of the town has been a valuable experience that broadens the perspectives of employees and the entire group, and MASH Group will continue to accompany the art festival on-site.
"Art Para Fukagawa," which exhibits art throughout the entire Koto Ward areas of Monzen-Nakacho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Morishita, and Toyosu for nine days. It aims for a society where art's power draws people together, where everyone enjoys chatting, recognizes and supports each other, and "lives together."
Currently, submissions are being sought for one of Art Para Fukagawa's highlights, the biennial national open call exhibition "Art Para Fukagawa Grand Prize 2026" (application deadline: May 10 (Sunday), postmark valid on that day). MASH Group, as the main partner, plans to select a corporate award.
Regarding applications and overview of the national open call exhibition "Art Para Fukagawa Grand Prize 2026":
Art Para Fukagawa Chatty Art Festival 2026 Main Visual: Nozomi Tokuhara "Journey to Japan's World Heritage Sites" (Art Para Fukagawa Grand Prize 2024 Semi-Grand Prize)
《Application Overview》
【Eligibility】Individuals with any disability in social life (no age limit)
【Application Period】March 2026 - May 10 (Sunday), 2026 (postmark valid on that day)
【Number of Submissions】One work per person (group applications accepted)
For details on applying for the "Art Para Fukagawa Grand Prize 2026" national open call exhibition, please refer to the press release below:
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000155842.html
《Event Overview》
【Dates】Toyosu area: September 5 (Saturday) - 13 (Sunday)
Monzen-Nakacho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Morishita areas: October 17 (Saturday) - 25 (Sunday)
【Venue】Toyosu, Monzen-Nakacho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Morishita
【Organizers】Art Para Fukagawa Chatty Art Festival Executive Committee, General Incorporated Association Art Para Fukagawa
"Art Para Fukagawa Chatty Art Festival 2026" Executive Committee Chairperson: Osamu Fukushima (Professor Emeritus, Tokyo Polytechnic University)
Official Website: https://artpara-fukagawa.tokyo/
MASH Group's Journey with Para Art
MASH Group actively utilizes works by artists with disabilities in various visuals, including office interiors, productions for its charity events, and advertisements for its own brands. Through diverse artwork utilization, MASH Group aims to convey the unique energy and charm of individual works, such as rich sensibility, free and bold ideas, and delicate expressiveness, to a wider audience.
Examples of MASH Group's Use of Works by Handicapped Artists
＜Headquarters Office＞
＜"MASH Park Project" for Tohoku Reconstruction Support Main Visual＞
(Mr. Keiichi Okuno)
(Mr. Kazushi Kasuga)
(Ms. Shiho Saito)
＜Brand Advertisements and Banners＞
(Ms. Kyoko Arita)
(Mr. Shoyo Ogawa)
＜Supporting the Opening Event as a Volunteer Company＞
＜Other Examples＞
Official T-shirt for Tokyo's Para Sports Support Project "TEAM BEYOND" (by Ms. Sakurayuki)
Cosme Kitchen Pop-up Gallery (by Ms. Urushima Tomoko / Ms. Seiyamizu)
emmi In-store Art (by Yag)
Senken Shimbun 2022 Spring/Summer Department Store Buyers' Award "Sustainable Award" Advertisement (by Ms. Sakurayuki)
About MASH Group
MASH Group, with its corporate philosophy of "Giving shape to our ideas and delivering happiness to people," aims to provide "Wellness Design" to make people happy and bring smiles 24/7.