An opening ceremony for the art exhibition is held in Ordos on June 23. [Photo/Nuan News]

An art exhibition titled Vast Grasslands, Beautiful Northern Frontier opened at the Ordos Art Museum on June 23. The event is jointly organized by the China Artists Association and the city of Ordos in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region.

The exhibition attracted 6,284 submissions from across the country, covering three major art categories: traditional Chinese painting, oil painting, and watercolor painting. A total of 198 selected works, along with 14 invited pieces by renowned artists and field-study creations, are currently on display.

Artworks themed on Inner Mongolia are on display at the exhibition. [Photo/Nuan News]

The exhibited works focus on grassland ecology, urban and rural transformation, folk customs, and contemporary development, portraying the cultural richness, natural beauty, and economic progress of Inner Mongolia.

Wu Yongguang, chairman of the Ordos Artists Association, said the exhibition provides artists with a platform for professional exchanges and encourages deeper exploration of local culture. He added that bringing high-quality art directly to the public helps enhance the city's cultural appeal.