What is the role of museums, libraries, and theaters in the Reiwa era? Free seminar on June 19 (Fri) "Mr. Mikio Sugiura Asks: Art, Content, and Regional Revitalization Series vol. 23"

Creek & River Co., Ltd. (C&R) will hold a free online seminar on Friday, June 19, titled "Independent Director Mikio Sugiura Asks: Art, Content, and Regional Revitalization Series vol. 23 - Cultural Facilities in the Reiwa Era: Considering the Roles of Museums, Libraries, and Theaters 3", targeting regional companies, local government officials, content creators, and content companies interested in regional revitalization using art and content. Recently, cultural policies and regional revitalization measures utilizing content have been attracting attention across Japan. However, many people face challenges such as "difficulty explaining the outcomes of cultural policies" or "large gaps in knowledge and understanding among promoting local government officials and local people." C&R is holding this seminar series for local government officials newly engaging in cultural policy and creators/companies struggling with how to propose content to local governments. In this series, independent director Mikio Sugiura invites diverse guests active on the front lines of art and culture, unraveling the planning, implementation, and evaluation of cultural policies based on regional revitalization effects and relationships with administration. This time, the guest is Eisuke Sugizaki, director of Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino, who has long been active in regional arts councils and cultural facilities. We will hear about creative ways to gradually increase what can be done within existing spaces, budgets, and people. "Can do" here refers to the latent potential of cultural facilities, where realizing others leads to self-realization, which in turn leads to the social value of cultural facilities. Those interested are welcome to join. Hear about regional revitalization examples handled by the guest, their effects, and ingenuity at the planning and implementation stages. - Presentation by the guest - Discussion *Content may change without notice due to circumstances. - Creators interested in regional creation, revitalization, and community development - Creators who want to relocate to rural areas - Creators who want to work in government - Regional companies interested in regional revitalization - Local government officials working on regional revitalization Independent Director Mikio Sugiura Asks: Art, Content, and Regional Revitalization Series vol. 23 Cultural Facilities in the Reiwa Era: Considering the Roles of Museums, Libraries, and Theaters 3 ■Date and Time Friday, June 19, 2026, 19:00-20:00 ■Venue Online (Zoom) ■Moderator Mikio Sugiura Independent Director Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Art History. Completed graduate school at Osaka City University, Graduate School of Creative Cities (Master of Arts). Worked as a senior researcher at Sanwa Research Institute (now Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting Co., Ltd.), then at an NPO supporting the content industry, and served as Program Director of the Okinawa Arts Council until March 2016. Upon establishment of the Niigata Arts Council, became Program Director, retiring in March 2023. Involved in the establishment and operation of arts councils nationwide, specializing in cultural and arts policies as well as local autonomy policies including cultural industries in cities and regions. ■Guest Eisuke Sugizaki Director, Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino Joined the Yokohama Arts Foundation (public interest incorporated foundation) in 1999, handling cultural facilities and festivals. In 2007, as part of Yokohama's creative city policy, launched and was in charge of "Arts Commission Yokohama (ACY)," later considered one of the regional arts councils. Promoted community interaction through art and culture via grant program design, utilization plans for vacant properties, and networking connecting people and places. Since 2024, has been director of "Yokohama Civic Gallery Azamino," managed by the foundation. The gallery is located in a residential area of Aoba Ward, Yokohama (population approx. 300,000), and is active in a wide range of fields including exhibitions of contemporary art and photography, workshops for children and seniors, community collaboration, and social inclusion initiatives. ■Target - Content creators, companies, and arts and cultural organizations wishing to propose to government - Regional companies and local government officials interested in regional revitalization ■Participation Fee Free ■Capacity 60 people ▼Details and application here https://www.creativevillage.ne.jp/category/crv_event/175371/ *Deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026, 20:00 【Inquiries about this seminar】 Creek & River Co., Ltd. PEC Office, "Art, Content, and Regional Revitalization Series" Seminar Representative Email: pec_seminar@pr.cri.co.jp ▼Copyright Course (e-learning / 4 sessions) https://www.creativevillage.ne.jp/category/crv_event/151486/ ▼Video Editing Introductory Course (e-learning) https://www.creativevillage.ne.jp/category/crv_event/150228/ ▼Other Production/Business Skills Related Seminars https://www.creativevillage.ne.jp/category/crv_event_category/crv_event_business-skills/ Event information is available on the creator information site "CREATIVE VILLAGE" and also delivered via email magazine. Interested parties are welcome to register! ▼Register for the "C&R Event Information Email Magazine" here https://go.creativevillage.ne.jp/l/924692/2022-01-14/hrr6w ▼Creator information site "CREATIVE VILLAGE" here https://www.creativevillage.ne.jp/ ▼Download the "CREATIVE VILLAGE" app here iOS: https://apple.co/3qLDNbT Android: https://bit.ly/3dkO2AS \\Online training service "PEC Start" launched! // The online training service packaging archive content from over 550 webinars planned and held by C&R's education department "PEC (Professional Education Center)" is finally launched. Specializing in IT, digital, and creative fields, it continuously expands content covering the latest technologies and trends such as design, programming, and AI. Please use it for employee training, reskilling, and education. ▼Details here https://www.cri.co.jp/news/005792.html 【About Creek & River】 Creek & River is