Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions to Host "Art Exhibition by Artists Painting with Mouth and Foot" Nationwide in 2026
Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions will sequentially hold the "Art Exhibition by Artists Painting with Mouth and Foot" nationwide in 2026, starting with an exhibition at its Education Center in Kodaira City, Tokyo, from May 15th to 17th. This social contribution activity marks its 35th year and 300th cumulative exhibition.
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Artists who paint with their mouths: (Left) Machiko Morita, (Center) Toshiaki Umemiya, (Right) Hironori Kokoji
Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation (President and CEO: Iwao Oda, Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will hold the 2026 "Art Exhibition by Artists Painting with Mouth and Foot" (admission free) at its "Education Center" facility in Kodaira City, Tokyo, from May 15th (Friday) to May 17th (Sunday). This will be the first in a series of exhibitions to be held sequentially nationwide.
This art exhibition showcases works meticulously painted with brushes held in the mouth or foot by artists from various countries around the world (members of the Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists) who have lost the use of their hands. This employee-participatory social contribution activity has been held since 1992, marking its 35th year in 2026. This year's inaugural exhibition will be held at the company's training facility, the "Education Center," marking the 300th cumulative exhibition. At this facility, the birthplace of this activity, approximately 50 works that will tour nationwide will be displayed, with an additional approximately 20 works featured in a special corner.
Overview of the Kodaira Exhibition
・Exhibition Name: "Art Exhibition by Artists Painting with Mouth and Foot"
・Dates and Times: May 15th (Friday) - May 17th (Sunday), 2026, 10:00 - 16:00 daily
・Venue: Gymnasium within the company's "Education Center" (7-16-1 Hanakoganei, Kodaira City, Tokyo)
・Number of Exhibits: Approximately 70 works planned (50 works from the national tour, approximately 20 works in the special corner)
・Demonstration Schedule: Demonstrations by artists belonging to the Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists are planned.
Please note that changes may occur due to the artist's health condition.
May 15th (Friday) 10:30 - 15:30 Ms. Machiko Morita
May 16th (Saturday) 11:00 - 15:30 Mr. Toshiaki Umemiya
May 17th (Sunday) 11:00 - 16:00 Mr. Hironori Kokoji
・Organizer: Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation
Information on future venues and schedules will be announced sequentially on our company website and other channels.
About the "Art Exhibition by Artists Painting with Mouth and Foot"
Since its first holding in 1992, the exhibition has been continuously operated by volunteers, including employees and their families. To date, it has been held 299 times, with a total of approximately 830,000 visitors (as of April 2026). The purpose is to convey the existence of artists who paint without holding brushes in their hands and to share the感動 (inspiration/emotion) derived from their art, thereby contributing to the realization of an inclusive society.
"Art Exhibition by Artists Painting with Mouth and Foot" Website
https://www.MEBS.co.jp/sustainability/gallery/
About the "Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists"
・Organization Name: Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists
・Established: 1956 (Principality of Liechtenstein)
・Members: Approximately 740 members in 69 countries and regions (18 of whom are Japanese) *As of April 2026
・Contact: TEL 03-3267-2881, E-Mail: mfpa@mfpa.co.jp
・Address: 3-4 Ichigayasadohara-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
・Activities: Support, education, and welfare projects for disabled individuals aiming for independence as artists worldwide.
・URL: https://www.mfpa.co.jp
About the Exhibited Works (Planned)
1. Country of Origin
【Artists' Countries of Origin】19 countries
United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Spain, Italy, Israel, Poland, Slovenia, South Africa, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan
2. Types of Paintings
3. Painting Methods
4. Artist Gender
5. Main Works
"Fishermen Pulling Nets" (30x40) / Marcelo da Cunha (Brazil) "Living" (F80) / Masafumi Minami (Japan)
"Migratory Birds" (37x44) / In Sook Lim (South Korea) "New Year (Mt. Fuji)" (F6) / Toshiaki Umemiya (Japan)
Scene from the art exhibition venue (held in 2025)
Works painted with delicate touches are exhibited. Some works exceed 1 meter in size. The center height of the paintings is uniformly set slightly lower at 1.35m, making them easy to view for people in wheelchairs.
With the cooperation of artists belonging to the Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists, demonstrations were held. A scene from the special corner at the "Education Center."
About Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions
Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation is a consolidated subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric, established in April 2022, which conducts integrated business operations from development and manufacturing to maintenance and renewal in the building systems business. It combines a diverse range of building-related products and services such as elevators, escalators, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, and building systems, with extensive experience in building operation management, and advanced digital technology.
Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation (President and CEO: Iwao Oda, Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) will hold the 2026 "Art Exhibition by Artists Painting with Mouth and Foot" (admission free) at its "Education Center" facility in Kodaira City, Tokyo, from May 15th (Friday) to May 17th (Sunday). This will be the first in a series of exhibitions to be held sequentially nationwide.
This art exhibition showcases works meticulously painted with brushes held in the mouth or foot by artists from various countries around the world (members of the Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists) who have lost the use of their hands. This employee-participatory social contribution activity has been held since 1992, marking its 35th year in 2026. This year's inaugural exhibition will be held at the company's training facility, the "Education Center," marking the 300th cumulative exhibition. At this facility, the birthplace of this activity, approximately 50 works that will tour nationwide will be displayed, with an additional approximately 20 works featured in a special corner.
Overview of the Kodaira Exhibition
・Exhibition Name: "Art Exhibition by Artists Painting with Mouth and Foot"
・Dates and Times: May 15th (Friday) - May 17th (Sunday), 2026, 10:00 - 16:00 daily
・Venue: Gymnasium within the company's "Education Center" (7-16-1 Hanakoganei, Kodaira City, Tokyo)
・Number of Exhibits: Approximately 70 works planned (50 works from the national tour, approximately 20 works in the special corner)
・Demonstration Schedule: Demonstrations by artists belonging to the Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists are planned.
Please note that changes may occur due to the artist's health condition.
May 15th (Friday) 10:30 - 15:30 Ms. Machiko Morita
May 16th (Saturday) 11:00 - 15:30 Mr. Toshiaki Umemiya
May 17th (Sunday) 11:00 - 16:00 Mr. Hironori Kokoji
・Organizer: Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation
Information on future venues and schedules will be announced sequentially on our company website and other channels.
About the "Art Exhibition by Artists Painting with Mouth and Foot"
Since its first holding in 1992, the exhibition has been continuously operated by volunteers, including employees and their families. To date, it has been held 299 times, with a total of approximately 830,000 visitors (as of April 2026). The purpose is to convey the existence of artists who paint without holding brushes in their hands and to share the感動 (inspiration/emotion) derived from their art, thereby contributing to the realization of an inclusive society.
"Art Exhibition by Artists Painting with Mouth and Foot" Website
https://www.MEBS.co.jp/sustainability/gallery/
About the "Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists"
・Organization Name: Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists
・Established: 1956 (Principality of Liechtenstein)
・Members: Approximately 740 members in 69 countries and regions (18 of whom are Japanese) *As of April 2026
・Contact: TEL 03-3267-2881, E-Mail: mfpa@mfpa.co.jp
・Address: 3-4 Ichigayasadohara-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
・Activities: Support, education, and welfare projects for disabled individuals aiming for independence as artists worldwide.
・URL: https://www.mfpa.co.jp
About the Exhibited Works (Planned)
1. Country of Origin
【Artists' Countries of Origin】19 countries
United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Spain, Italy, Israel, Poland, Slovenia, South Africa, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan
2. Types of Paintings
3. Painting Methods
4. Artist Gender
5. Main Works
"Fishermen Pulling Nets" (30x40) / Marcelo da Cunha (Brazil) "Living" (F80) / Masafumi Minami (Japan)
"Migratory Birds" (37x44) / In Sook Lim (South Korea) "New Year (Mt. Fuji)" (F6) / Toshiaki Umemiya (Japan)
Scene from the art exhibition venue (held in 2025)
Works painted with delicate touches are exhibited. Some works exceed 1 meter in size. The center height of the paintings is uniformly set slightly lower at 1.35m, making them easy to view for people in wheelchairs.
With the cooperation of artists belonging to the Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists, demonstrations were held. A scene from the special corner at the "Education Center."
About Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions
Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation is a consolidated subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric, established in April 2022, which conducts integrated business operations from development and manufacturing to maintenance and renewal in the building systems business. It combines a diverse range of building-related products and services such as elevators, escalators, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, and building systems, with extensive experience in building operation management, and advanced digital technology.