Arcot is a cultural initiative created by Ricardo Gaitan to enhance the cultural exchange between Colombia and Japan. It´s the fourth consecutive exhibition in which Colombian artists are invited to Japan. Each year Arcot presents to the Japanese crowd over 40 pieces made by more than 25 young Colombian artists. The event is supported by private companies such as Mazda, Mitsubishi, Grupo Neme, Grupo Pidamos, National Federation of Coffee Growers in Japan. The public sector also sponsor the event, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Procolombia, Instituto Cervantes and the Instituto de Estudios Baleares.