≪Hareza Ikebukuro × STUDIO201≫ "Kids = Artists ~All Kids Are Artists~" Event to Be Held ~Impromptu Public Art Production Fusing Children's Infinite Potential and Artists' Sensibility~

Hareza Ikebukuro Area Management, a general incorporated association with Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. and Sankei Building Co., Ltd. serving as its secretariat, will co-host with STUDIO201 an art event titled "Kids = Artists ~All Kids Are Artists~" on Sunday, May 3rd (public holiday) at Hareza Ikebukuro. This event aims to fuse the free ideas of children with the sensibilities of artists.

Based on the concept "All Kids Are Artists," this event will feature impromptu public art production combining children's workshops and live performances by artists. This year marks the fourth time the event has been held at Hareza Ikebukuro, with a total of 60 participants at the previous event in 2025. Unique art pieces are created by children freely drawing on canvases, and artists then complete the works with live performances, fusing children's infinite potential with artists' sensibilities. The completed works will be exhibited in restaurants and commercial facilities throughout the Ikebukuro area for visitors to enjoy. Through art, we aim to foster children's creativity, provide new artistic experiences to local residents, and connect the memories of "people" and the "town."

<About STUDIO201>

Formed in 2020 and based in Ikebukuro. STUDIO201 produces various activities with the philosophy of "creating a rich and tolerant society by promoting the value of individuality and diversity through creative activities." Currently, their main activity is the co-educational program "Kids = Artists ~All Kids Are Artists~," which focuses on "Children" x "Art" x "Town."

HP: https://kids-artist.jp

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsxartists/

<Event Outline>

Event Name: "Kids = Artists ~All Kids Are Artists~ Vol.17 @Hareza Ikebukuro"

Date: Sunday, May 3rd (public holiday)

Time: 14:00〜18:00 *Reception starts from 13:45

Location: Toshima Ward Naka-Ikebukuro Park (1-19-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, within Hareza Ikebukuro and others)

*In case of rain (excluding typhoons and heavy rain), the location may change. Details will be announced on the official event Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kidsxartists/) as soon as they are decided.

Admission: Free

Advance Reservation: Required (On-site registration is also possible. A "consent form" must be filled out for participation.)

For details on advance reservations and consent forms, please check the reservation site below.

(Reservation site: https://artsticker.app/events/127811)

Organizers: STUDIO201 (Official website: https://kids-artist.jp) Hareza Ikebukuro Area Management (Secretariat: Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. & Sankei Building Co., Ltd., Official website: https://hareza-ikebukuro.com)

Supported by: Toshima Ward

<Main Contents>

1. Kids Artist Paintings Children freely draw on canvases placed at each artist's booth.

2. Artist Paintings Each artist performs a live painting on the works drawn by the children.

3. Exhibitions The completed works will circulate through restaurants and commercial facilities in Ikebukuro, being exhibited throughout the year, adding color to the town.

4. Food Stalls Food and drink booths offering craft beer, coffee, light meals, etc., will be set up, providing a special space bustling with "art" and "food" in the park.

<Hareza Ikebukuro Access>

1-19-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013

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