[Event] Round Table 02 “Chikuwa Club, Let's Start. In Chiba, We'll Gather and Connect” (Held on Oct. 26)

On Saturday, October 26, 2024, a dialogue-based workshop will be held at the regional base “Arts Unagi” for the Chiba City Arts Triennale 2025. We hope you can join us!

Why not use the “art festival” as an excuse to make your “life in Chiba” more enjoyable?

The “Chiba City Arts Triennale 2025”, set to open in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, in 2025, is a new type of art festival that emphasizes active participation from the people living in Chiba City, involving them in the production process through “art project-based” initiatives. We are currently advancing our plans for this festival.

 But what exactly is an art festival? What do we each imagine when we think of “art” and “festival”? If we're going to hold this event, can we create an opportunity that enriches the daily lives of the people living in this town, brings joy, and inspires them to start something new?

 With these thoughts in mind, we decided to establish the “Chikuwa Club (a club for talking about Chiba, creating together, and connecting)”. The founders are members residing in Chiba City who are involved in the planning and operation of the “Chiba City Arts Triennale 2025”. The “Chikuwa Club” is a dialogue-based workshop event designed for people connected to Chiba City, regardless of their affiliation or title, to meet and discuss under the “excuse” of the arts festival.

The regional hub “Arts Unagi”, remodeled from a former unagi (grilled eel) restaurant.

The venue for the first session is “Arts Unagi”, one of the regional hubs for the Chiba City Arts Triennale 2025. Originally a long-established unagi (grilled eel) restaurant that closed about ten years ago, it is being renovated by various people as a result of this art festival, aiming to be reborn with a new purpose.

We would be delighted if those who feel that “art festivals” are far removed from their daily lives could participate. Whether you're someone who wants to take a peek at Arts Unagi, someone looking for new connections in Chiba City, someone interested in culture and the arts, or someone who wants to engage with the community, you are all very welcome.

Would you like to spend some time at “Chikuwa Club” brainstorming and developing ideas together, thinking about how to enhance our enjoyable lives?

Event Overview

• Date and Time : October 26, 2024 (Saturday) from 16:00 to 17:30 (Doors open at 15:30)
• Venue : Arts Unagi (Formerly Unagi no Yasuda) (9-14 Ichibacho, Chuo Ward, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture)
• Access : 4-minute walk from "Kencho-mae" Station on the Chiba Urban Monorail
• Capacity : 15 participants (First come, first served; pre-registration required. If space allows, walk-ins may be accepted on the day.)
• Participation Fee : Free

※Please note that photos and videos may be taken for promotional purposes during the event. Thank you for your understanding.

Program

• What is the Chiba City Arts Triennale 2025?
• Introduction to the Chikuwa Club
• Announcement of Today's Theme
• Group Work
• Summary

How to Participate

Please apply using the participation form provided here.
※Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Online Streaming

On the day of the event, we plan to stream the video live from this page.
※The audio will be off during the group work (discussion time).

About the Participants

Chiba City Arts Triennale 2025 Regional Leaders

A team that contributes to the planning and operation of the arts festival by utilizing their respective expertise in art, design, and public relations. This team was established to facilitate the Chiba City Arts Triennale 2025. Currently, there are 12 active members who reside in Chiba City and its surrounding areas.

Members: Mei Nishiyama, Takashi Iwasawa, Daisuke Sato, Kazue Nakata, Masashi Atsumi, Hitoshi Iwasawa, Misako Sasaki, Chisato Oka, Makoto Tsuchida, Ai Ohnuki, Tingyu Hu, Zhixiao Huang.