13th Annual Shikishi Exhibition (Display Your Hatsu Dayori) - Jan 1�Feb 27, 2011NEW

Every January Little Tokyo becomes the center for celebrating the Japanese New Year in Southern Califronia, with the JACCC heading up the festivities with programs that invigorate the spirit and imagination.

JACCC's popular New Year exhibit 13th Annual Shikishi Exhibition is an Open Call for community participation creates this rich display of the collective voice of our diverse community.

Shikishi are Japanese congratulatory cards of standard size, which has been used in Japan since the twelfth century for painting and writing poetry. Today, these shikishi are given as gifts to make a memorable or special occasion, and the use of this format is the requirement for participation in the exhibit. There will also be a $10 suggested entry fee.

The deadline to submit all work is December 27, 2010.

For more information please call Gavin Kelley at (213) 628-2725.