EVENT
Presentation of the LT-JP ART Network
4 Dec 2025
16:00 PM （15:30 Doors Open）
The Embassy of Lithuania in Japan
PROFESSIONAL INVITATION
To promote the Lithuania–Japan Artist's Network
and in alignment with the visit of Mindaugas Lašas, Director of the Communication and Cultural Diplomacy Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania,
Ambassador of Lithuania to Japan Aurelijus Zykas and
Cultural Attaché Gabija Čepulionytė
request the pleasure of your company at the
Lithuania–Japan Artists Networking Event
Thursday, December 4, 2025
16:00–18:30 hrs
at the Embassy of Lithuania in Japan
106-0046 Tokyo, Minato-ku, Moto Azabu 3-7-18
Tel. 03-3408-5091
Program
15:30 Doors open
16:00 Welcoming remarks
16:10–17:00
• Presentation of the Lithuania–Japan Artist's Network
Rusnė Kregždaitė, Director, MMLAB
Yoshihiro Yabe, Director, Nishi Aizu International Art Village / BOOT
• Short interventions
Naubertas Jasinskas, theatre director, MMLAB and various Lithuanian state theatres
Agnė Matulevičiūtė, composer, sound artist, MMLAB, and artistic director, site-specific festival MUZIKA ERDVĖJE | Site-specific Music Festival | Vilnius
Marta Finkelštein, pianist, music curator, ensemble Synaesthesis and artistic director, site-specific festival Muzika Erdvėje
Renata Valčik, installation artist
Agnija Šeiko, choreographer, director, Šeiko Dance Company (TBC)
17:00–18:30 – Networking
Language: English
R.S.V.P. by November 29, 2025 by completing the form: (link)
Presentation of the LT-JP ART Network
20 May 2025
10:00 AM
Arts Printing House (Šiltadaržio g. 6, Vilnius)
T–JP ART is a new initiative established to strengthen artistic collaboration between Lithuania and Japan. Launched in 2024, the network brings together artists and producers from both countries, with the aim of fostering creative partnerships, supporting joint projects, and facilitating the representation of Lithuanian artists in Japan and Japanese artists in Lithuania.
LT–JP ART is conceived as a long-term platform for cultural dialogue and exchange, with a commitment to fostering sustained cooperation between the artistic communities of both countries.
20 May 2025
10:00 AM
Arts Printing House (Šiltadaržio g. 6, Vilnius)
10:00–10:10
Opening Remarks
Welcome by organisers and introduction to the aims of the LT–JP ART initiative.
10:10–10:25
Opportunities for Lithuanian Artists
Gabija Čepulionytė, Cultural Attaché of Lithuania in Japan, presents current and emerging possibilities for Lithuanian artists in the Japanese cultural landscape.
10:25–10:40
NishiAizu Arts Village
Founders Yoshihiro Yabe and Kaori Yamaguchi introduce their creative hub in Japan and outline collaboration opportunities with Lithuanian artists.
10:40–10:55
Residency Experiences in Japan
Artists Agnė Matulevičiūtė and Renata Valčik share their residency journeys, artistic discoveries, and reflections on cross-cultural exchange.
10:55–11:10
Japanese Experimental Sound
Artist Tomoo Nagai shares insights into the Japanese experimental music scene and his artistic approach.
11:10–11:25
Bringing Lithuanian Culture to Japan: Case Studies
Cultural producer Sergej Grigorjev reflects on successful cultural projects realised in Japan and lessons learned.
From 11:25
Networking & Conversations
An open space for informal discussion, questions, and building new connections over coffee.
Network is initiated by Nishi-Aizu International Art Village managed by BOOT incorporated association (representatives Yoshihiro Yabe and Kaori Yamaguch, MMLAB (representatives Rusnė Kregždaitė and Agnė Matulevičiūtė), individual artists Tomoo Nagai and Renata Valčik, with support form Gabija Čepulionytė, the cultural attaché of Lithuania in Japan.
The development of LT–JP ART is carried out in close collaboration with key institutional partners, including the Lithuanian Cultural Attaché in Japan, the EU Delegation in Japan, the Japan–Lithuania Friendship Association, the Embassy of Japan in Lithuania, Vilnius City Municipality, and the Lithuanian Council for Culture.
Please register here: https://forms.gle/z1TbNYiTeivpaBnZ6