Kazu Wakita, a modern oil painter as well as a director of the museum, passed away at age of 97 last year on November 26. This year, the museum holds a posthumous exhibition of his works so that many people have a chance to take a look at his works. During the exhibition, about 100 works are exhibited including not only his mainstream works of oil paintings created early in his career, but also engraving, mixed media, collage, etc. which were not exhibited before. (Some works exhibited during the exhibition will be exchanged). We plan to keep the studio of the artist who never ceases to paint wholeheartedly as the way he worked, which will be maintained, preserved and accessible from now on. The museum also plans events such as "MUSIC IN MUSEUM" to enjoy art and music this summer, and architecture workshop (including opening the studio to public) in the fall. Please access our home page http://www.wakita-museum.com　for details.   [ Exhibition Schedule ]

We will hold the third “HEARTLAND KARUIZAWA DRAWING BIENNALE 2007” in the early summer 2007. Drawing is the “essence” from which creation of all the people engaged in creative　work originates. We want various graphical works fusing HEARTLAND beer containing live “essence” with art. We look forward to your application with your work reflecting high motivation and fresh sensibility.   ■HEARTLAND KARUIZAWA DRAWING BIENNALW 2007 Entry Guidance     ■Organized by Wakita Museum of Art ■Co-sponsored by KIRIN BREWERY Co.,Ltd ■Supported by Canon Marketing Japan Inc. Yamato Logistics Co., Ltd. ※People from any nationalities are welcome to apply, but please note that those who demand application requirement from abroad or make entry through Website from abroad will, unfortunately, not receive beer abroad. ■HEARTLAND KARUIZAWA DRAWING BIENNALW 2005 prize winners ・ HEARTLAND KARUIZAWA DRAWING BIENNALW 2005 prize winners

■ Posthumous exhibition of Kazu     ■ Period : Saturday April 22 to Friday November 24. ■ Opening time : From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm. (to 6:00 p.m. in Golden Week, and from July 15 to September 15) ■ Admission : Adult 1,000yen, University/High school student 600 yen, Junior high/Elementary student 500yen（group of 20 people or more gets 100 yen discount） ■ Museum shop and museum cafe are there in the museum.