VIRTUAL EXPO

Since its inception in 2017, the J-COLLABO Annual Art Exhibition has flourished into a cherished platform for cultural exchange, now celebrating its 6th iteration. This exhibition is more than a showcase of creativity—it is a bridge between Japanese and American cultures and a gateway for emerging talents. Artists featured here are considered for participation in the prestigious 2025 Artist in Residency Program and curated exhibitions, reflecting our commitment to fostering the next generation of visionaries. Through programs that transcend boundaries of race, religion, and gender, we strive to create spaces where diverse perspectives come together to enrich our shared community. We invite you to join us in this ongoing journey of cultural synergy and artistic exploration, and we thank you for your continued support. Hitoshi Sagaseki (Founder) Sacchi Shimoda (Co-Founder) Hiroki Ishikawa (Executive Director) About J-Collabo ( https://www.j-collabo.org/about ) J-Collabo was founded in 2008 as a NY State 501(c)3 non-profit organization and started as an online gallery with the theme of "Experience Japan in Brooklyn.” The gallery also published interviews with prominent Japanese in the U.S., including Ryuichi Sakamoto, Hiroshi Sugimoto, and Shinzo Abe etc. In addition, J-Collabo was involved in the planning and management of many cultural events, including a charity event for the Great East Japan Earthquake at St. John the Divine Cathedral, and a tourism promotion event at Grand Central Station. BELLA GAIA, a collaboration of traditional Japanese performing arts such as Gagaku and Noh, and video of the Universe by NASA, has been successfully performed at NYU Skirball, Yakushiji Temple, and Himuro Shrine. Since 2014, J-Collabo has established a permanent base in Brooklyn, where it plans and manages educational programs on traditional Japanese culture such as tea ceremonies, flower arrangement, calligraphy, rakugo and Noh, and traditional crafts such as bamboo crafts, pottery, lacquer ware, and Japanese paper. Under the concept of "Brooklyn + Japan," J-Collabo providesfree community events to connect with local people. In addition, since 2017, J-Collabo has held an annual art group exhibition, providing opportunities for outstanding artists to showcase their work, including solo exhibitions in the U.S. and Japan.