Faret Tachikawa Art Museum Day 2022 Spring
The Faret Tachikawa district at the north exit of Tachikawa Station, which has 109 pieces of public art by 92 artists from 36 countries around the world, will be transformed into an art museum, and various programs will be held. Please come and visit Faret Tachikawa, Tachikawa’s world-class public art town.
Exhibition : Wednesday, Mar 23rd, – Sunday, Mar 27th, 2022.
Organizer : Faret Tachikawa Art Management Committee
*The event may be subject to change in response to the COVID-19 infection (COVID-19). The latest information will be announced on our website, FB, etc.
■Outdoor play “Bird’s Eye View of the Sky Doctor and his Flight Assistant – BIG RED POT Edition”
A new outdoor play by Tachikawa Sozosha will be performed.
Dr. Tenku, a researcher on “Scenery seen from the sky,” and his flight assistant who pilots the flying Fushigi with him on board, land with a red flower pot as a landmark. What kind of scenery did the two of them see from the sky?The mysterious history will be unraveled. Canceled in case of stormy weather.
Date and time : Sunday, Mar 27th, ①11:30~②14:30~ 30 minutes each
performance area : Tachikawa Takashimaya SC north side in front of the red flowerpot
Participation fee : Free
Capacity : 40 people each Numbered tickets for 2perfomances will be distri buted from 10:00 on the day at the venue. Distribution will end as soon as capacity is reached.
■Talk event “Faret Tachikawa Art School vol.7”
This is a close learning and exchange meeting between Issei Kitagawa, who designed the Faret Tachikawa Art logo, and a wide range of experts. This time’s guest is Tomoyuki Yokoyama from Tachihi Strategy Lab Co., Ltd., who was central to the development of the complex facility “GREEN SPRINGS” across from Faret Tachikawa. We will talk about the development concept, its thoughts, and future prospects.
Date and time : Sunday, Mar 27th, 15:00-16:30
Venue : Women’s General Center AIM 5th floor 3rd study room
(2-36-2 Akebono-cho, Tachikawa City, Faret Tachikawa Center Square)
Capacity : 30 people (application)
Participation fee : Free
Application : Write down the event name, names, number of people, and phone number and send by mail, fax, or email to the Faret Tachikawa Art Management Committee Secretariat by Friday, Mar 18th.
■Art tour
This is an art guided tour where the Faret Club, a volunteer group with extensive knowledge of Faret Tachikawa Art, introduces artworks. You can listen to stories from various works and writers. Will be held rain or shine, canceled in case of stormy weather.
・Select tour (advance application required)
Date and time : Saturday, March 26th
① 10:30-11:10 (Japanese guide)
② 12:10-12:50 (English guide)
③ 13:30-14:10 (Japanese guide)
Meeting place : North side of Tachikawa Takashimaya SC Around the red flowerpot
Capacity : 20 people each
Participation fee : Free
Application : Please write the event name, desired date and time, names, number of people, and phone number by Friday, Mar 18th, and send by mail, fax, or email to the Faret Tachikawa Art Management Committee Secretariat.
■Special exhibitions “30th Anniversary of Tachikawa City and Omachi City Sister City Partnership” and “Northern Alps International Art Festival Report Exhibition”
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Tachikawa City and Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture’s sister city relationship in 1991.
We will look back on our progress to date and the Northern Alps International Art Festival held in Omachi City from October to November last year through a panel exhibition.
■“Elementary School Faret Tachikawa Art Appreciation Classroom” report exhibition
The “Elementary School Faret Tachikawa Art Appreciation Class” is held as part of art classes at Tachikawa City Elementary School. After the on-site tour, works created by the children will be displayed as part of their learning experience.
Date and time : Wednesday, Mar 23rd, – Sunday, Mar 27th. 9:00-19:00 (until 16:00 on the last day) Location
: Women’s General Center AIM 1st floor gallery
Admission fee : Free
■Art market
A market selling craft art and goods has opened on Sansan Road.
Date and time : Saturday, Mar 26th, Sunday, Mar 27th, 11:00-16:00 *Cancelled in case of rain
Location : San San Road
■Collaboration menu
Hotels and cafes near Faret Tachikawa will be selling collaboration menus inspired by Faret Tachikawa art for a limited time.
[Palace Hotel Tachikawa]
2-4-15 Akebono-cho, Tachikawa City
○Museum Art
Sales price : ¥540 (tax included)
Sales period : Tuesday, Mar 1st, – Thursday, Mar 31th.
Red flower pot cake “Museum Art”. A two-layered chocolate and strawberry mousse filled with three types of pulp sauce. They will be sold at “Salon de Café” on the 1st floor of Palace Hotel Tachikawa.
[Adam’s Awesome Pie]
2nd floor, Kotobukiya Building, 4-5 Midoricho, Tachikawa City
○Faret Chocolate Pie
Sales price : ¥580 (tax included)
Sales period : Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from Feb 5th, – Mar 27th.
○Faret glass cookies
Sales price : ¥380 (tax included)
Sales period : Tuesday, Mar 1st, – Thursday, Mar 31th.
The chocolate pie and puff pastry number is a nod to Jonathan Borofsky’s Man with a Briefcase. This year, new products include pie and glass cookies made with candy.
[Bistro Saito]
Green Springs Building E 203, 3-1 Midoricho, Tachikawa City
○ Seafood salad “Tachikawa Art KAIWA”
Sales price : ¥1,400 (tax included)
Sales period : Tuesday, Mar 1st, – Sunday, Mar 27th.
A seafood hors d’oeuvre inspired by the work “Conversation” by Niki de Saint Phalle of Faret Tachikawa Art. Seasonal vegetables were also added to express the beauty of color. It’s also a great item to have a lively conversation with your loved ones. (Reservation required)
■Visitor presents
Those who download and present the application “Faret Tachikawa Art Navi” on their smartphones, etc., and those who donate to support the preservation and utilization of Faret Tachikawa Art will receive original goods at the headquarters booth. .
*COVID-19 countermeasures and requests to visitors
- On the day of your visit, please take your temperature and monitor your health status.
- Please refrain from visiting if you have a fever of 37.5 degrees or higher, a cough, cold symptoms (fever, cough, sneezing, sore throat, etc.), fatigue, or other concerns about your physical condition.
- Please cooperate by wearing a mask, practicing cough etiquette, and washing and disinfecting your hands. (If you are not wearing a mask, you may be refused entry.)
■Inquiries
Faret Tachikawa Art Management Committee Secretariat (Tachikawa City Industry, Culture and Sports Department Regional Culture Division)
3-3-20 Nishikicho, Tachikawa City 190-0022 Tamashin RISURU Hall (Tachikawa City Civic Hall) 2nd floor
TEL : 042-523-2111 Ext. 4501
FAX : 042-525-6581
e-mail : chiikibunka-t@city.tachikawa.lg.jp
Homepage : https://www.faretart.jp/
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