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TWS aoyama

What's a Creator-in-Residence?

Tokyo Wonder Site is a creative and communications platform for the city's arts. It develops more than conventional cross-cultural ex-change programs, as part of its role as a creative communications base supporting artistic activities that contribute to building of a new metropolis of divers cultures and values.
An artist-in-residence program allows artist to stay and create in a location for a fixed period of time. At Tokyo Wonder Site, we provide a temporary home not only for artists, but people working in creative fields such as design, music and architecture as well, as part of our Creator-in-Residence Program, situated in the Aoyama district in central Tokyo, know for its fashion and creative scene.TWS Aoyama is a large facility with 16 rooms for accommodations and 5 studios, and develops new programs in close cooperation with TWS Hongo dedicated to supporting emerging artists in their early careers and TWS Sibuya, which serves as a venue for exhibiting the works of more established, international artist.
TWS Aoyama:Creator-in-Residence provides opportunities for residents to enjoy Tokyo's stimulating environment while talking and working with other creators at every career stage, making it a hub for interactive communication.

Diverse Residency Programs

TTWS Aoyama:Creator-in-Residence provides a truly diverse range of opportunities for exchange for people of age or gender, and working in any genre. Creative people including artists, curators, researchers, musicians, performers and designers are able to experience the rich history and culture of Tokyo, do research and work, and exhibit their creations. The central location means that creators can enjoy interactions not solely with their peers, but also with the general public through events, talks, open studios and workshops. TWS Aoyama:Creator-in-Residence Program serves as networking linking artists, visitors and Tokyo's patron of the arts, with the goal of promoting the city's creative culture to the world.

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Exchange Residency Program

Exchange Residency Program

Cultural exchange program for emerging artists, between art spaces and cultural institutions overseas that cooperated with Tokyo Wonder Site.

On Site Lab Workshop Program

On Site Lab Workshop Program

A new form of educational program in which world-renowned tutors are invited to work together with young creators on cross-genre projects linking the arts, music and design.

Research Residence program

Research Residence program

For creators who research for future work in the cultural environment that Tokyo provides.

Local Creator Residence Program

Local Creator Residence Program

For creators who have ability not only to play a central part in cultural exchange with creators from all over the world, but also to produce works during their residency at TWS Aoyama: Creator-in-Residence.

JENESYS Programme

JENESYS Programme

Accepting creators from　"21st Century Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) Programme"
*Working in tandem with the Japan Foundation.

Institutional Recommendation Program

Institutional Recommendation Program

For creators who selected by public institutions or private art organizations will pursue their artistic or academic research.

International Nomination Program

International Nomination Program

For creators who selected by nominators will create works during their periods in residence and report their results upon completion.

Guest Creator Project Program

Guest Creator Project Program

For creators who are capable of participating in various programs hosted by TWS in order to present both the works in progress and completed works.

Current Event

The 400th Anniversary of Friendly Relations between Mexico and Japan Artist Talk & Music Session

The 400th Anniversary of Friendly Relations between Mexico and Japan Artist Talk & Music Session

Date：
2009.07.11(Sat)
Time：
16:00–20:30
Admission：
Free *No Reservation Required *With Japanese-English interpretation
Organize：
Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Tokyo Wonder Site
Venue：
TWS Aoyama:Creator-in-Residence
Artist：
Eduardo Sarabia / Yutaka Sone

Support: Embassy of Mexico in Japan 

 

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Part 1: 16:00 - 18:00  Artist Talk       

Part 2: 18:30 - 20:30  Music Session

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On Site Lab Workshop - Series 4

On Site Lab Workshop - Series 4

Date：
2009.07.24(Fri) –2009.08.02(Sun)
Admission：
Free
Organize：
Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Tokyo Wonder Site
Cooperation：
The Japan Foundation(JENESYS　Programme)

The "On Site Lab Workshop Series" is established in 2006 using the Creator-in-residence facility.  A number of tutors from around the world are invited to work together on a chosen theme, while another 30 creators from different fields (including artists, designers, architects, composers and performers) are also brought together for a weeklong program, their collective works are shown and discussed.  The program serves as an experiment in bringing together young creators from different background to work together toward new horizon of knowing.

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OPEN STUDIO 2009_04

OPEN STUDIO 2009_04

Date：
2009.07.18(Sat)
Time：
14:00–18:00
Admission：
Free
Organize：
Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Tokyo Wonder Site
Venue：
TWS Aoyama:Creator-in-Residence
Artist：
Duong Cam Hoang / Hanako Murakami / Isa Lorenzo / Sam-An Peau / Sophon Phe / Takayuki Yamamoto / Yu Kuwabara and others.
TWS Aoyama:Creator-in-Residence has started monthly public program titled "OPEN STUDIO" focusing on the process of productions. In their studios, the residents will communicate and exchange the ideas about their works with the audience.
The creators from all over the world will introduce their works in progress to the public.
On the occasion of OPEN STUDIO, TWS offers a series of talks by the guests who are specialists in various fields working both locally and internationally. We will provide opportunities to discuss with creators and guest speakers.
We look forward to your attendance!

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Camilla Hoitenga Flute master class

Camilla Hoitenga Flute master class

Date：
2009.06.21(Sun)
Admission：
Participation Fee: 10,000 yen | Auditing Student: Free
Organize：
Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Tokyo Wonder Site
Venue：
TWS Aoyama:Creator-in-Residence
Artist：
Camilla Hoitenga
(Japanese text only)

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OPEN STUDIO 2009_03

OPEN STUDIO 2009_03

Date：
2009.06.20(Sat)
Time：
14:00–18:00
Admission：
Free
Organize：
Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Tokyo Wonder Site
Venue：
Tokyo Wonder Site Aoyama:Creator-in-Residence
Artist：
Duong Cam Hoang / Camilla Hoitenga / Jattinn Kochhar / Haruka Kojin / Beatrice Leanza / Hanako Murakami / Renée Padt / Sam-An Peau / Sophon Phe / Eduardo Sarabia / Jason Wee / Takayuki Yamamoto / Ikko Yokoyama and others.
TWS Aoyama:Creator-in-Residence has started monthly public program titled "OPEN STUDIO" focusing on the process of productions. In their studios, the residents will communicate and exchange the ideas about their works with the audience.

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OPEN STUDIO 2009_02

OPEN STUDIO 2009_02

Date：
2009.05.16(Sat)
Time：
14:30–18:00
Admission：
Free
Organize：
Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Tokyo Wonder Site
Venue：
TWS Aoyama:Creator-in-Residence
Artist：
Lillian Fellmann / Duong Cam Hoang / Leo Katunaric / Beatrice Leanza / Jattinn Lochhar / MIHOKANNO / Shinji Ohmaki / Peou Sam-An / Eduardo Sarabia / Phe Sophon / Juergen Staack / Jiao Xingtao and more

TWS Aoyama:Creator-in-Residence has started monthly public program titled "OPEN STUDIO" focusing on the process of productions. In their studios, the residents will communicate and exchange the ideas about their works with the audience. The creators will introduce their works in progress to the public. Please come along!

*Schedule and participating creators are subject to change.

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OPEN STUDIO 2009_01

OPEN STUDIO 2009_01

Date：
2009.04.18(Sat)
Time：
14:00–17:00
Admission：
Free
Organize：
Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Tokyo Wonder Site
Venue：
TWS Aoyama:Creator-in-Residence
Artist：
Yin Hua Chu / Lillian Fellmann / Jessica Findley / Maya Hewitt / Wei Ling Lim / Dirk van Lieshout / Mihokanno / Vincent W.J. Van Gerven Oei / Shinji Omaki / Emma Ota / Olivier Pasquet / Juergen Staack / Jonas H. Staal　

TWS Aoyama:Creator-in-Residence has started monthly public program titled "OPEN STUDIO"(=old "OPEN HOUSE") focusing on the process of productions. In their studios, the residents will communicate and exchange the ideas about their works with the audience.

The creators from United States, Taiwan, Singapore and Europe will introduce their works in progress to the public. Please come along!
 
*Schedule and participating creators are subject to change.

 

 

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OPEN HOUSE 2008-09

OPEN HOUSE 2008-09

Date：
2009.03.14(Sat)
Time：
14:00–17:00
Admission：
Free
Organize：
Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Tokyo Wonder Site
Venue：
TWS Aoyama; Creator-in-Residence
Artist：
Yishay Garbasz / MeeNa Park / Trixi Weis / Olivier Pasquet / Jessica Findley / Maya Hewitt / Wei Ling Lim / Mercedes Villalba / Julian Gatto

TWS Aoyama: Creator-in-Residence has started monthly public programme titled "OPEN HOUSE" focusing on the process of productions. In their studios, the residents will communicate and exchange the ideas about their works with the audience.

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OPEN HOUSE 2008-08

OPEN HOUSE 2008-08

Date：
2009.02.21(Sat)
Closed：
-
Time：
14:00–17:00
Admission：
Free
Organize：
Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Tokyo Wonder Site
Artist：
Yishay Garbasz / Julian Gatto / Maya Hewitt / Clarence Lin / Vassos Nicolaou / MeeNa Park / Post theater / Mercedes Villalba / Trixi Weis / Oliver Watson

TWS Aoyama: Creator-in-Residence has started monthly public programme titled "OPEN HOUSE" focusing on the process of productions. In their studios, the residents will communicate and exchange the ideas about their works with the audience.

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OPEN HOUSE 2008-07

OPEN HOUSE 2008-07

Date：
2009.01.17(Sat)
Time：
14:00–17:00
Admission：
free
Organize：
Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Tokyo Wonder Site
Venue：
Tokyo Wonder Site Aoyama
Artist：
Spela Draslar / Yishay Garbasz / Clarence Lin / MeeNa Park / Post theater / Oliver Watson / Effie Wu / Takayuki Yamamoto　*Participating artists are subject to change

 TWS Aoyama: Creator-in-Residence has started monthly public programme titled "OPEN HOUSE" focusing on the process of productions. In their studios, the residents will communicate and exchange the ideas about their works with the audience.

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