LearningTraining
and Lectures

We organize various events such as training sessions for teachers and curators using the galleries of the National Museum of Art. We also hold lectures and symposiums aimed at museum specialists and enthusiasts, where advanced case studies from Japan and overseas are shared and discussed.

We organize various events such as training sessions for teachers and curators using the galleries of the National Museums of Art. We also hold lectures and symposiums aimed at museum specialists and enthusiasts, where advanced case studies from Japan and overseas are shared and discussed.

Teacher and Curator Training Program

About the Program

The training program is for those who are dedicated to Art Education, such as teachers, museum curators, and supervisors. We aim to promote cooperation between schools and art museums in local communities in Japan. It is held at one of the national museums of art, for 2 days during summer each year. For more details, follow below.

Videos of the Program

Abridged video of the whole program
(in Japanese only)
Groupwork Program, looking through art in dialogue
(in Japanese only)

The sessions as below will be held in the training program.

Groupwork

We split the participants in groups so that the teachers, museum curators and supervisors are mixed, and hold a workshop in the museum gallery. The participants experience looking at art through dialogue and share ideas with people who have different backgrounds. Through the workshop, they discuss deeply about how children can engage with art.
World Café

In the last session of the two days, participants review and discuss what they have learned through the training program and then think about what they can do from tomorrow when they return to their fields.
Lectures

We hold lectures under various themes, such as “Engaging Art at Schools” or “Art in Social Issues”.
Case Study Presentations

We introduce good practices of children engaging with art, which are held in museums or schools.

How to Participate

The call for the program will be open every February. The application form is managed by the Education board from each prefecture. Follow the details as below. The program is held in Japanese.

01

Recommendation from the Education board

【until Early April】
The pre-selection is managed by the Education board from each prefecture in Japan. Contact the board in your city/prefecture to apply for the recommendation.
02

The decision of participants

The final selection is made by the National Museum of Art.
03

Notification

【Late April to Early May】
The National Museum of Art informs the Education board of the participants’ list.
04

Join the Program

【Late July to Early August】
The participants join the training program held in one of the National Art Museums.