Epson Named Gold Partner of HERALBONY Art Prize 2026

- TOKYO, Japan, February 13, 2026 -

Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, "Epson") has been named a Gold Partner of HERALBONY Art Prize 2026 (HAP), an international art award organized by HERALBONY Co., Ltd.

Epson is committed to creating a sustainable system where all people, including those with disabilities, can reach their full potential by taking on challenges and continuing to grow at a pace and in a role that suits them, contributing meaningfully to outcomes as active participants in the value chain.

Through these efforts, Epson seeks to generate value through its business operations while growing alongside local communities and serving as a leading presence in those regions.

At its special subsidiary, Epson is pursuing the creation of value by developing new businesses centered on office support services, expanding know-how throughout the Epson Group, and increasing the hiring of people with intellectual disabilities. Since launching full-scale operations in the second half of fiscal year 2023, the company has expanded its business areas and increased revenue. Furthermore, online learning programs, training for managers, and workshops are being used to promote workplace inclusivity. In addition, the company fosters internal awareness and strengthened ties with local communities through work experience programs for students with disabilities and community-oriented events.

The partnership with HAP reflects the strong alignment between Epson's approach to diversity and its commitment to creating value through business. Through HAP, Epson will participate in the process of presenting to the world the power and creativity of artists with disability. Leveraging its strengths in the areas of printing, experience, and creativity, Epson will work together to visualize the innate creativity that resides within each person.

Epson intends to further develop environments in which diverse talent can thrive. By communicating expression and value born in local communities to the global stage, Epson aims to work together with stakeholders around the world to create new value.

About HERALBONY Art Prize 2026

The HERALBONY Art Prize is an international art award established in 2024 to provide a platform for artists with disabilities from around the world, regardless of their professional status, age, or nationality, to showcase their creative power and support the blossoming of their careers. The prize includes a Grand Prize and Jury Prizes selected by professionals such as curators and gallery directors, as well as Corporate Prizes in partnership with companies that align with HERALBONY's vision of reshaping the image of "disability and art." The exhibition of winning works will present unique creations expressed through diverse materials, techniques, and styles, delivering the power of expression to a wide audience.

URL: https://artprize.heralbony.jp/en/

HERALBONY Co., Ltd. Profile

Founded by brothers Takaya and Fumito Matsuda, HERALBONY is a creative agency that connects artists with disabilities with companies and institutions. Through exceptional art, it changes the Perception of “Disability”.

Managing a collection of over 2,000 artworks by neurodiverse artists, it ensures fair royalties and fosters a sustainable business model. The in-house brand, HERALBONY, produces high-quality products infused with artistry and craftsmanship. Additionally, it collaborates with companies to co-create inclusive experiences and creative projects.

It also organizes the HERALBONY Art Prize, an international award recognizing outstanding artists with disabilities. In July 2024, it established HERALBONY EUROPE in Paris—the first overseas subsidiary—to further expand its vision on a global scale.

About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson's goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion.
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