Bakuro Curart's First Project: "3331 Summer Children's Art School" to be Held

Command A LLC (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Member: Kazuko Koike; Director: Masato Nakamura) and Etoile Kaito Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Kinno-suke Hayakawa) will hold "3331 Summer Children's Art School," the first project of the "Bakuro Curart" initiative for the Bakurocho-Higashikanda area. This program is open to children from preschoolers to high school students and will run from July 23, 2026 (Thu) to August 30, 2026 (Sun).

The venue, "Art Base / Gu-zen wa Nai." (Art Base / There Are No Coincidences.), is a complex facility that will pre-open on July 7, 2026, as the core hub of "Bakuro Curart." This project offers children opportunities to think freely, use their hands, and encounter new perspectives and expressions through creative experiences with active artists, primarily graduates of Tokyo University of the Arts.

About the 3331 Summer Children's Art School

The "3331 Summer Children's Art School" is a workshop series where participants learn from active artists (Organizer: Command A LLC).

A diverse range of 19 courses will be offered, including painting, dance, photography, fashion, architecture, glass crafts, theater, dyeing, woodworking, electronics, and English conversation x art.

Participants will use tools not typically found in school art classes and be exposed to the unique ways professionals view the world. Through the experience of trial and error, this program aims to foster children's "creativity," "intellectual curiosity," and "diverse values." The goal is not just to create skillful works, but to provide a summer learning experience where children can discover the joy of creation and their own unique forms of expression by encountering different ways of feeling and thinking.

Event Overview

Dates: July 23, 2026 (Thu) - August 30, 2026 (Sun) *A total of 19 courses will be held during this period.

Venue: "Art Base / Gu-zen wa Nai." 1F Workshop Space

1-13-3 Higashikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Target Audience: Preschoolers to high school students *Target age varies by course.

Participation Fee: Paid *Fees vary by course.

Application Method: Advance registration is required via the dedicated website Peatix (first-come, first-served basis).

Please apply here.

Contact: https://forms.gle/vQNAnZmWUYpZCyGG6

Related Events

Tokyo University of the Arts Student-Planned Workshop "Art That Makes You Better at Art: Exciting Workshop"

This is a student-planned workshop by the Art x Business domain of the Art Future Research Institute at Tokyo University of the Arts, located on the 5th floor of "Art Base / Gu-zen wa Nai.". Tokyo University of the Arts students will serve as facilitators, holding a variety of art workshops enjoyable for all ages, from children to adults. We encourage you to participate alongside the "3331 Summer Children's Art School."

Event Overview

Dates: July 10, 2026 (Fri), July 11, 2026 (Sat), July 17, 2026 (Fri) *5 courses will be held sequentially during this period.

Details: Please see here for the schedule and details of each course.

Organizer: Tokyo University of the Arts

Contact: artbusiness@ml.geidai.ac.jp

About "Art Base / Gu-zen wa Nai."

"Art Base / Gu-zen wa Nai." is a complex facility that will pre-open on July 7, 2026, as the first core hub of "Bakuro Curart." It aims to be a new hub for cultural activities where creation, presentation, learning, and exchange intersect, featuring a gallery open to the community, workshop spaces, a cafe & restaurant, an art school, and studios.

About Bakuro Curart

"Bakuro Curart" is a name conceived as a collective term for the area where places, people, and activities scattered throughout the Bakurocho-Higashikanda area resonate with each other. The name "Curart" incorporates meanings such as Curation, Art, Craft, and Curiosity. By leveraging individual characteristics, it aims to encourage circulation and interaction among people, fostering new relationships and experiences in this town. It strives to be a "Co-creation District for Living Culture" where spaces for exhibitions, workshops, dining, learning, and creation are open to daily life, nurturing diverse sensibilities from children to adults.

Future Schedule

July 7, 2026: "Art Base / Gu-zen wa Nai." Pre-opening

July-September 2026: 3331 Secret Auction Exhibition

July 2026: Tokyo University of the Arts Student-Planned Workshop "Art That Makes You Better at Art" (July 10, 11, 17)

July-August 2026: Summer Children's Art School

July, August, September 2026: Children's Toy Exchange "Kaekko Bazaar" (July 12, August 9, September 13)

Autumn 2026: "Art Base / Gu-zen wa Nai." Grand Opening (scheduled)

Bakuro Curart will continue to develop a variety of programs centered on art and crafts, utilizing hubs such as "Art Base / Gu-zen wa Nai." Latest information will be announced on the Bakuro Curart official website and in press releases.

Bakuro Curart Official Website: https://bakuro-curart.com

【Company Profile】

Company Name: Command A LLC

Location: 1-13-3-5F Higashikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0031

Representative Member: Kazuko Koike

Director: Masato Nakamura

URL: https://www.3331.jp/

Business Activities:

Planning, production, operation, and implementation of exhibitions, events, public art, educational outreach activities, town development, and regional revitalization activities related to art and culture.

Art schooling business.

Project management services, etc.

Company Name: Etoile Kaito Co., Ltd. Location: 1-7-16 Nihonbashi-Bakurocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo President: Kinno-suke Hayakawa Founded: 1902 URL: https://etoile.co.jp/

Business Activities: General wholesale and direct retail store operations of retail stores.