[Call for Participation] Meitotelab Archive Project "For Leaving Our Lives and Words" Seminar Students

The Metote Lab Archive Project is one of the programs of the Metote Lab, which aims to create a place (home) where people who speak visual language (Japanese sign language) take the lead in creating an emergent place (home) based on their senses and language.
This program explores and archives the lives and languages of various people, starting with home videos taken mainly in Deaf households, in order to cultivate the daily lives and cultures of people who live with visual language, and to preserve our lives and languages for the distant future and to spread this richness to the world.
This time, a seminar style program will be held for those who are interested in the archive project. Why don't you learn about archiving and planning and management, and think about and put into practice initiatives to preserve our lives and languages for the future?

gain from participation

(1) To be involved in efforts to preserve life culture and language for the future
(2) To learn the knowledge and skills necessary to preserve archives
(3) To be able to communicate with colleagues and share memories through images and archives

Program

This program offers two programs: an open study session on archives, and a study session (other than the programs listed below) where only seminar students can have in-depth discussions and consultations. By participating in both venues, you will deepen your knowledge and find ways to apply it to your own practice.

■ Sunday, September 28 10:00~12:00　14:00~16:00 [Seminar students only]
"Kick-off meeting"
Venue: 5005
Contents: Introduction of the seminar students, introduction of the Metote-Lab, sharing the past efforts of the Archive Project and future objectives.
* The opening time was incorrect (2025.08.22 correction)

■ Saturday, October 18 14:00~16:00 [Open to the public]
"Let's learn about creating places"
Lecturer: Atsushi Matsumoto/remo [NPO Organization for Records, Expression and Media] member, AHA! [Archive for Human Activities]
Venue: 5005 (24 -1, Yanaka 3-chome, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
Contents: Learn about venue design and how to use images from Atsushi Matsumoto, who has been involved in collecting 8 mm films and planning screenings in various areas.

■ Saturday, November 22 9:00~18:00 [Open to the public]
"Home Video Appreciation Meeting @ Vacant Warehouse under the Elevated Railroad"
Venue: Vacant Warehouse under the Elevated Railroad (Asagaya-minami 2-36, Suginami-ku, Tokyo)
Contents: Experience the atmosphere and deepen the image of creating the place while supporting the organizing members of the appreciation meeting. The event is scheduled to last about two hours.

■ Saturday, December 20 14:00~16:00 [Open to the public]
"Learn about portrait rights and digital archives"
Instructor: Coming soon
Location: 5005
Contents: Learn about the laws you should know when collecting footage and the basic concept of digital archives.

■ Saturday, January 17 10:00~12:00 [seminar students only]
"Home Video Appreciation Meeting @ Rehearsal"
Venue: 5005
Content: In preparation for the home video appreciation meeting on February 7, we will conduct a rehearsal to confirm the flow of the day and the content of the presentation.

■ Saturday, February 7 14:00~16:00 [Open to the public]
"Home Video Appreciation Meeting @ 5005"
Venue: 5005
Contents: Show home videos prepared by the seminar students and experience the fun of archiving by actually talking with the participants.

Target

Deaf, hard of hearing, CODA, SODA, GODA, all 18 years of age or older and able to participate in the entire program and study sessions
* Study sessions will be held once every 2 months in person (5005) or online after consulting and arranging the schedule with seminar students.

participation fee

Free
* Transportation to the venue is at your own expense.

capacity

Approximately 5 people (with interviews)
* Interviews can be arranged in person (5005) or online.
We will contact you individually after the application period.

Application

Application URL
Deadline: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 13:00

Notes

*Program is subject to change. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
* Personal information is strictly controlled and used only for the operation and guidance of this business.

Credit

Sponsor

Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo Metropolitan History and Culture Foundation Arts Council Tokyo, ooo

Contact Us

Contact Lab Archive Project
E-MAIL:ooo.institute*gmail.com (replace * with @)