3331

3331 Arts Chiyoda www.3331.jp
3331 – a place to encounter multiple expressions

Based in the renovated Rensei Junior High School 3331 Arts Chiyoda creates a space in　which leading artists and creatives have the freedom to present their diverse expressions. 3331 brings together cutting edge art with the familiar everyday.

The first floor gallery presents an exciting range of exhibitions highlighting 3331’s unique vision of the art scene. 3331 aims to break the barrier of inaccessibility often associated with art museums and instead create an art space which everyone can enter at ease, including a wide range of spaces which visitors can enjoy for free. While walking throughout the arts centre you can sense the creative energy which makes up 3331 through the diverse range of artists and creative practitioners based here.

3331 is an active space hosting a wide range of events and exhibitions and transmitting a new form expression not only as a hub for Tokyo, but also acting as a hub which links Japan’s various regions and that of wider Asia, with the objective of forming an international base for a new kind of art.

“3331” is intent on becoming a leading base for the advancement of arts in Asia, expounding a new value and promoting creativity through truly international cultural and artistic exchange.

Main characteristics of “3331”
●New programs supporting artists’ creativity as a driving force for community development
3331 will carry out a range of programs which will approach artists from a wider perspective as those engaged in creative expression, and harness their creative dynamism to feed into local contexts. The emphasis of this program will not be solely upon its results, but also upon the motivation and process of artistic production and expression.

●Promoting culture internationally with the support of the cosmopolitan Akihabara district, located at the center of Chiyoda Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
Fostered by the central support of the cosmopolitan Akihabara district and radiating from Chiyoda ward at the heart of Japan’ s capital, 3331 aims to become a significant art platform for artistic and cultural exchanges at both international and regional levels. Moreover, the centre will build upon the traditions rooted in the local Chiyoda area, which inherits customs, celebrations and cultures from the Edo Period, linking the past with the future.

●Increasing cultural strength thanks to various cultural organizations gathered into a single institution
Several organizations working actively in various fields will undertake mutual exchange and collaboration, gathering under a single structure in the support of artistic and creative production, fostering positive relationships with new forms of art, and openly welcome the participation of citizens as well as young artists.

●Putting forward cutting edge programs and ideas in a place dedicated to the training and support of artists
3331 offers programs and support adapted towards the nurturing o f artists with a global outlook, regardless of their age, combined with personal development programs specifically focusing on global cultures. Furthermore, creative programs dedicated to children, workers, the elderly and disabled people are also broadly proposed, welcoming anyone who wishes to carry out cultural activities.