“Middle and High School Student Program: Stepping Beyond Your Own Limits” Held at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
Agency for Cultural Affairs Press Release: September 12, 2025 “Junior and Senior High School Program: Stepping Beyond Your Own…” held at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo An eight-session program aimed at junior and senior high school students, offering a variety of experiences in art. Applications accepted from Friday, September 19th to Tuesday, September 30th. The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT, Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda Ward) is holding a “Middle and High School Student Program” for junior and senior high school students. “When you step outside of
yourself…” will be held over eight sessions from October 2025 to April 2026. Deepen your understanding of art through dialogue with artists whose works are in the museum’s collection and experts in various fields, workshops, and communication with other participants. In the second half of the program, participants will plan their own program to convey the joy of art and introduce it to elementary school students. The program is limited to 20 junior and senior high school students, and participation is free. Applications are accepted from September 19 to 30, 2025, on the museum’s website. For junior and senior high school students who are beginning to consider their future career paths, the experience of coming into contact with art, thinking independently, and expressing oneself in their own words is a valuable experience that fosters self-understanding, a spirit of inquiry, and expressiveness. However, there are still few programs for junior and senior high school students at art museums in Japan, limiting opportunities for participation. The appeal of our museum’s collection is that it provides an overview of the developments in Japanese art from the late 19th century to the present day. By comparing the social context of the time the works were created with the historical events and social changes that junior and senior high school students learn about in school, it can serve as a learning opportunity that connects with their experiences. Through this program, the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) aims to help junior and senior high school students, who represent the future, discover the appeal of art and art museums. It also provides an opportunity to use art as a catalyst to develop perspectives that allow them to consider themselves, others, and contemporary social issues, broadening their possibilities and horizons. ■Event Overview ・Program Name: “Middle and High School Program: Stepping Outside of Your Own Boundaries…” ・Event Dates: Saturday, October 18, 2025, and Saturday, November 29, 2025 December 20th (Sat), Saturday, January 17, 2026, Saturday, February 28, 2026 March 14th (Sat), March 28th (Sat), April 18th (Sat) (10:00-14:00 each day) *Times and content are subject to change Location: The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (Takebashi, Tokyo) 4-2F Collection Gallery and others ・Target/Capacity: 20 junior high and high school students *If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held ・Participation Fee: Free Application Period: Friday, September 19, 2025 – Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Application Method: Access the application form on our website and enter the required information.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47048/1041/47048-1041-0e95f3dc7ed7d9c0f989a6c43f9206a3-1909×2700.jpg “Junior and Senior High School Program: If You Go A Little Beyond Your Own…” Flyer Image Program Schedule: 2025 October 18th (Sat) Orientation November 29th (Sat) Meet with Art Professionals and Artists 1 December 20th (Sat) Meet with Art Professionals and Artists 2 2026 January 17th (Sat) Meet with Art Professionals and Artists 3 February 28th (Sat) Meet with Art Professionals and Artists 4 “Art Discovery Team” Gallery Tour for Elementary School Students: Preparation 1 March 14th (Sat) “Art Discovery Team” Gallery Tour for Elementary School Students: Preparation 2 March 28th (Sat) “Art Discovery Team” Gallery Tour for Elementary School Students: The Actual Event 4/18 (Sat) Summary ■About the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, located near the Imperial Palace, is Japan’s first national art museum. Its greatest feature is its collection of approximately 14,000 works, including 18 Important Cultural Properties (two of which are on loan), making it one of the largest in the country. The museum houses a large collection of masterpieces, primarily of modern and contemporary Japanese art, spanning from the late 19th century to the present day. Located in an area blessed with abundant nature in the heart of the city, the “Room with a View” on the top floor offers a panoramic view of the greenery of the Imperial Palace and the Marunouchi buildings.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/47048/1041/47048-1041-f21ce9aa97c6043d040825f97f85473d-2500×1666.jpg National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo Appearance This program is part of “Connecting Children with Museums,” a national art museum-wide initiative aimed at expanding opportunities for children to experience art, and is implemented with support from the Adobe Foundation. For more information on other “Connecting Children with Museums” initiatives, please visit “Odekake National Art Museum
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