[Arts Council Tokyo] "Art Note" Opens Courses for Artists and Cultural Professionals!

The Tokyo Arts and Culture Consultation Support Center "Art Note" is offering courses for artists and all cultural professionals, featuring leading experts as instructors. These courses provide knowledge and cover the latest topics necessary for creative activities. Primarily conducted online, archives are available on the official YouTube channel, allowing for repeated viewing at any time.

In fiscal year 2026, 41 courses will be offered across 9 themes. Applications for the following courses begin today. Various other courses are planned for the future. Applications will be accepted sequentially via the official website below, so please join us.

Courses for which applications are now open

Accessibility Course

Fundamentals of Web Accessibility

Introduces the basic knowledge of web accessibility that makes services easy for everyone to use, along with the process and implementation points for improvements. Learn practical tips to get started, even for beginners.

Instructor: Sayuri Yamada (Representative Director, NPO Collable)

Date and Time: July 27 (Mon) 18:30-20:00

Venue: Online

Application Deadline: July 27 (Mon) 20:00 *Archive available later

International Activities Course

Multicultural Communication for Dialogue and Collaboration

Addresses communication misunderstandings that often occur in international creative settings, explaining key points to be aware of. Introduces communication concepts and tips, such as how speaking/listening differs by culture and strategies for collaborating with interpreters.

Instructor: Kanako Tamura (Art Translator)

Date and Time: August 10 (Mon) 18:30-20:00

Venue: Online

Application Deadline: August 10 (Mon) 20:00 *Archive available later

Capacity Building Course (Held August - February) [Capacity: approx. 16 people / Selection required]

Focusing on "creatively understanding one's own arts and cultural activities within society and fostering creative practices through individual participation and dialogue," this course uses dialogue-based sessions to learn the thinking skills and abilities necessary for problem-solving, value creation, and goal achievement.

Facilitators: Tomonori Ogawa (Director, Certified NPO ST Spot Yokohama), Tomoko Wakabayashi (Project Coordinator)

Application Deadline: July 24 (Fri) 12:00

Online Information Sessions

Course Explanation & Dialogue with Alumni★

Session 1

Collaborative Practices Connecting Art and Society★

Takuji Hiroishi (Representative Director, ePublic)

Session 2

Practices for Building Teams Composed of People with Diverse Standpoints

Kazue Nakata, Shin Goto (Kiten Inc.)

Session 3

Practices for Evaluation to Articulate the Value of Arts and Culture

Mia Nakamura (Professor, Graduate School of Kyushu University)

Session 4

Creative Practices for Creating Systems★

Kenshi Otaka (Representative, MOTION GALLERY)

Session 5

Practices for Opening Up Trial-and-Error Processes and Co-creation

Akie Mitome (Director, Arts Center Akita)

Session 6

Practices for Considering Fair Collaboration in the Creative Process★

Kakunagashima (Dramaturg)

Archives available for some courses marked with ★

Please check the official website for application details and the latest information.

*Latest information will be released in early each month.

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