[Call for Participation] Creative Wellbeing Tokyo | Lecture & Workshop "Experiencing Deaf People's Interpretation of Art Sign Language (Deaf Guide)"

Lectures & Workshops
Experience Deaf Sign Language Interpretation of Art (Deaf Guide)

We will invite Ms. Chisato Minamimura, who is active as an art commentator at art galleries and museums in the UK, to give a lecture on Deaf guides and experience the essence of actual programs to train Deaf guides. Last year's program was to "get to know" the Deaf Guide by introducing cases from England. This year's program focuses on "actually trying."

*This program is part of the "Partner Program" developed as part of the "Creative Wellbeing Tokyo" business. The program works with cultural institutions, NPOs, universities, social welfare facilities, etc., to investigate and verify programs and develop models for improving accessibility. Following on from last year, the program aims to develop a Deaf Guide Training Program for cultural facilities.

[Video of Sign Language] Call for participants in the lecture and workshop "Experiencing Deaf Guide to Art Sign Language"

Program content (planned)

Day 1 Theme: "The Power of Research"
After an introduction to the art of sign language, participants will work on learning about research. You will learn the research points and methods of work information necessary for guiding.

10:30-11:30 Introduction and demonstration by instructor
11:30-12:30 Group work
12:30-1:30pm Lunch break
13:30-14:30 Lecture: "Research Methods"
14:30-16:30 Group work presentations and exchange of opinions
Ends at 4:30 PM

Day 2 Theme: "The Power of Narration"
Each participant will give a guide, followed by discussion on content, expression, and communication. Through this process, we aim to deepen our "storytelling ability," which is how we communicate the contents of our research to others.

10:30-11:30 Lectures: "How to speak as a guide" and "The mindset of a deaf guide"
11:30-12:30 Workshop Guided Tour ① (Assignments will be announced the day before)
12:30-1:30pm Lunch break
13:30-16:00 Workshop Guide Guide Part 2 (Assignments will be announced the day before)
16:00-16:30 Discussion & Summary of the two days
Ends at 4:30 PM

*We will proceed in sign language. There is no sign language reading interpretation and character information support.

Instructor Profile

Chisato Minamimura (Performance Artist, Art Commentator)

Based in London, she creates, performs and teaches internationally. He is currently a Workplace Associate Artist at The Place. He trained at Trinity Laban in London and received a master's degree from Yokohama National University. He works on choreography and performance production from his unique perspective as a differential artist, experimenting and exploring the visualization of sound and music. Using dance and technology, they aim to share the experience of feeling and meeting people.
"Scored in Silence" and new release "Mark of A Woman" tour overseas.

Target

Deaf people interested in/aiming to become a Deaf guide in the field of culture and art (regardless of age or experience)

capacity

10 people for each schedule * First-come-first-served basis

participation fee

Free

How to apply

Please apply using this form.
* The personal information received will be used only for the operation of this project and for announcements.

Deadline: Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 18:30

Credit

Sponsor

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

planning and management

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