Chiyoda Arts Festival “3331 EXPO”

3331 ART EXPO! !
Chiyoda Arts Festival is back again this year! !

Chiyoda Arts Festival is an open submission art event which has taken 3331 Arts Chiyoda as its stage since 2010. In its first year this program was realized under the title of "3331 Independents" in an open exhibition without a selection panel. From its second year the event further widened its scope to include not only an exhibition, but also a stage program, in which performance of all genres was presented, along with a market program in which artists and creatives could directly sell their art goods, further extending the reach of 3331's appeal. Up until now over 700 artists, arts professionals and members of the general public have presented their work within this festival, continuing to grow as a stage for communication. Now in its third year in 2012 under the title of "3331 EXPO", we present not only the opportunity to "see art work and buy goods", but also offer a platform in which to join in dialogue with the creators themselves.

● "3331 Independents" - Rich in Free Ideas and Energy
An "independent" open call exhibition is one which presents work without a selection panel and without hierarchy, but at 3331 a scholarship program is also offered in the support of artists' creative practice. Selected artists will be awarded the opportunity to hold their own exhibition at 3331 in 2013 (tbc). The selection process includes an audience ballot, nomination by guest jury and a strict inspection by 3331 staff.


○ Public Critique Session (general visitors may also listen to the critique session)
＜16th September (Sun) 2012, 13:00-18:00＞
Jun Aoki (Architect)
Takashi Higashitani (Independent Curator)
Meo Saito (artist)
Masato Nakamura (Artist, General Director of 3331)

＜17th September (Mon/Public Holiday) 2012, 13:00-18:00＞
Ryota Kuwakubo (Media Artist)
Naoki Sato (ASYL Art Director, 3331 Design Director, Tama Art University Associate Professor)
Yuko Shiomi (NPO Arts Initiative Tokyo (AIT) Director)
Yuichi Mori (Head of MORI YU GALLERY)

●"Whole Arts Market" - where you can discover a whole range of arts goods
Last year the "Whole Arts Market" welcomed over 100 participants in its two-day event.
Again this year a market will be raised upon the rooftop of 3331 for 2 days only. From goods, to clothes, to food, plants, and books, a whole range of items produced by artists of all backgrounds are arranged in market stalls across the rooftop, where you can buy directly from the producer. Here a large group of people who love to create are brought together, and over two days creatives and visitors are able to engage in an exchange of inspiration.
Dates: 22nd September (Sat), 23rd September (Sun) 2012
Time: Market/11:00-18:00、Admission Free
Venue: Rooftop (In case of rain it will be held in the sports hall / 1F community space)
Market Program < Whole Arts Market >Facebook Page(In Japanese only) With the latest information on participants and updates from the organizers
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Whole-Arts-Market-on-3331/105257199573299

● "Odorinoba" - a place of free performative expression
"Odorinoba" is a stage program open to performance of all genres, introduced to Chiyoda Arts Festival last year, in which over 3 days 34 different groups gave their live presentations. Each group was filled with originality. This year, we are again pleased to have received 30 entries. Those selected by the guest jury will have the opportunity to use the 3331 Sports Hall as a rehearsal space and present their own performance in 2013 Dates: 29th September (Sat), 30th September (Sun) 2012, 13:00-16:00 Free Admission
Venue: 1F Community Space (Stage：4m x 6m)

○ Public Critique Session (general visitors may also listen to the critique session)
＜29th September (Sat) 2012＞
Atsushi Sasaki (Critic)
Kaku Nagashima (Dramaturge)

＜30th September (Sun) 2012＞
Kim Ito (Choreographer, dancer)
Yasuo Ozawa (Japan Performance / Art Institute, Producer)


Other events are being planned to build the excitement of this year's ART EXPO. We look forward to welcoming you!