2026 Bologna Children's Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition

About this event

The "2026 Bologna Children's Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition," an annual children's book illustration competition held in Bologna, Italy, will take place in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Out of 4,158 submissions from 94 countries and regions worldwide, 75 entrants from 33 countries and regions—including 7 Japanese illustrators—were selected. This exhibition presents all of these selected works. Marking the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Italy, this commemorative event serves as a touring exhibition in Japan. Special exhibitions of award-winning works and picture book reading corners are also provided. Furthermore, a wide variety of events, including workshops by the 2026 selected illustrators, are scheduled to be held. It will be a valuable opportunity to experience the appeal of picture books.

Venue

Ishikawa Nanao Art Museum

1-1 Komaruyamadai, Nanao, Ishikawa 926-0855