What does it mean to learn through "art"

In the context of the rapidly ageing society of this region and the question as to whether communities can move forward without schools and a younger generation, Matsunoyama High School pursues a unique initiative in cooperation with local Matsunoyama villagers and have set up the “Matsukou (Matsunoyama High School)” Strategy Association in order to keep their school running. Original curriculums in collaboration with the previous Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale have been devised and this year, the open campus event welcomes anyone who wishes to experience its unique programme. The day-long event includes a forum with experts and intellectuals to consider the prospect of “learning through art”.

Programme

1︎⃣ Understanding “Matsunoyama・International”
Lecturers: Hiroshi Yamada (Lecturer at Niigata University of International and Information Studies, student from international exchange facilitator of Niigata University of International and Information Studies), Yoko Arakawa (Australia House Coordinator)
12:00 – 15:00
Venue: Dining room at Sansho House
Open to the public
Price (including meal): Adult JPY1000, Elementary and junior high school students JPY500, Free for children before school age
Maximum capacity: 50 people
2︎⃣ “School of contemporary art”
Lecturer: Yohei Kurose (Representative of Chaos Rounge)
13:30-15:00
※ Field work will be scheduled from 10:30 to 12:00. Registration is required.
Venue: Gymnasium space at Sansho House
Suitable for elementary, junior high school and senior high school students.
Free even
Maximum capacity: 40 people
3︎⃣ “Arawashi-ka Workshop” (Special subject at Tottori Shikano Gakuen)
Lecturer: Makoto Nakashima (Artistic Director, Bird Theatre Company)
13:30-15:00
Venue: Gymnasium space at Sansho House
Suitable for elementary, junior high school and senior high school students.
Free event
Maximum capacity: 40 people
4︎⃣ Parent-Teacher Conference: Matsunoyama Style
Lecturer: Toshibumi Kariyado (Professor at Aoyama Gakuin University)
13:30-15:00
Venue: Dining room at Sansho House
Suitable for adults.
Free event
Maximum capacity: 40 people
5︎⃣ Forum for Tomorrow
“Learn more about an alternative way of life: potential in learning through art”
Guest speakers:
Toshibumi Kariyado (Professor at Aoyama Gakuin University), Fram Kitagawa (Art Director), Yohei Kurose (Representative of Chaos Lounge), Makoto Nakashima (Artistic Director, Bird Theatre)
Co-ordinator: Hiroshi Sasaki (Professor at Niigata University of International and Information Studies)
15:30 – 17:00
Venue: Gymnasium space at Sansho House
Open to the public
Price: Adult JPY1000, Children age under high school is free ※ ETAT2018 passport holders receive JPY500 discount
Maximum capacity:100 people

※ Note: Simultaneous interpretation will be provided.