Art Programs for business

The Japanese Craft Lecture Program for Business is a unique art program of the National Museums of Art, jointly developed by the National Crafts Museum and NCAR for corporations and organizations.
Making full use of the strengths and distinctive appeal of the National Crafts Museum—located in Kanazawa, one of Japan’s leading cultural and tourism cities, and specializing in modern and contemporary craft and design—the program offers lecture-based content designed specifically for corporate and organizational audiences.
Responding to a wide range of business needs from Ishikawa Prefecture and regions across Japan, the program introduces the richness and contemporary relevance of Japanese craft and design from the perspective of curators.
It can be utilized for liberal arts training for business professionals, client-focused events, or as an excursion program for corporate groups visiting Kanazawa.

• About the National Crafts Museum

  

  The National Crafts Museum is a national art museum specializing in modern and contemporary crafts and design. It houses a collection of over 4,000 works across diverse fields, including ceramics, glass, lacquerware, woodwork, bamboo work, textiles, dolls, metalwork, industrial design, and graphic design.
  The museum is housed in two Meiji-period Western-style buildings—the former 9th Division Command Headquarters and the former Army Generals Club—which were relocated and restored to preserve their original appearance, conveying the architectural history of the modern era.

  Address: 3-2 Dewa‑machi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, 920‑0963, Japan
  https://www.momat.go.jp/craft-museum/

Program Details & Inquiries

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Case Studies

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The Artist Workshop for Business is a unique art program of the National Museums of Art, jointly developed by the National Art Center, Tokyo and NCAR for corporations and organizations.This workshop was established with the hope that new perspectives and an awareness of diverse values gained through engagement with artists’ creative thinking will be applied to corporate activities and contribute to positive social change.
In this program, participants engage with artists’ creative expression and ways of thinking, consider art from a wide range of perspectives, and experience hands-on creative activities. Through this process, the workshop aims to deepen understanding of diverse values, foster new ways of seeing, and cultivate flexible and enriched modes of thinking.
The program can be utilized not only for training and professional development for business professionals, but also as a kickoff for new projects or as an initiative to encourage dialogue and communication within organizations.

• About the National Art Center, Tokyo

  

  The National Art Center, Tokyo was founded in 2007 as the fifth institution of the Independent Administrative Institution National Museum of Art, with the mission of contributing to the creation of a new culture that advances mutual understanding and inclusion through the power of art. While it does not maintain a permanent collection, the Center functions as an art center where people can experience a wide range of artistic expressions, learn from them, and share diverse values.

  Address:7‑22‑2 Roppongi, Minato‑ku, Tokyo 106‑8558, Japan
  https://www.nact.jp/

Program Details & Inquiries

For program details or inquiries, please refer to the page below.

Case Studies

For details on the program content and case studies, please see the page below.

The processes and challenges involved in the planning and development of “Art Programs for Corporations and Organizations (Participatory Program)” have been compiled into a booklet titled "Start for Business: How Museums and Corporations Create Projects Together."

In addition, for “Art Programs for Corporations and Organizations ,” in which corporations and organizations and museums collaborate to define a theme and jointly plan and implement art programs, please refer to the page below.