About the Exhibition
The State of Michigan and Japan’s Shiga Prefecture are tied together by the lake connection: the Great Lakes in Michigan and Lake Biwa in Shiga. In 1968, both governors signed a sister-state agreement, and 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of this special relationship.
This exhibit is brought to Michigan by the Shiga Calligraphy Association and will showcase over 140 works of calligraphy produced by members of all ages and skill levels.
Exhibition Display, August 19 - October 13
Downtown Ann Arbor District Library
343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Exhibit Opening Reception
Meet delegates from Japan’s Shiga Prefecture, representatives from the State of Michigan, and the library staffs in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the sister-state relationship and the opening of the SYODO Japanese Calligraphy Exhibit.
Master calligrapher, Kozan Kanda, will provide a live demonstration creating a giant work of calligraphy from 3:30 – 4:30pm. Light refreshments will be served.
Sunday, August 19, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Downtown Ann Arbor District Library
343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public.
