OTA Art Salon

The future of Aprico, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 10

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We will hold a workshop where you can freely exchange opinions about Aprico. As we approach the 30th anniversary, why not join us in thinking about the future of Ota City Community Hall Aprico? We welcome your free ideas, such as "What kind of hall would be fun?" and "What kind of events would you like to attend?"

Date	March 4, 2026 (Wednesday) 18:30-20:20 (doors open at 18:00)
Venue	Ota Civic Hall Aprico Small Hall
Target	Those who meet the following conditions ① and ② ①Anyone aged 15 or over ②Those who fall under any of the following categories: ・Those who are interested in local culture and art ・Those who want to create a project using Aprico (including performances, exhibitions, etc.) ・Those who want to become an art coordinator or are interested in becoming one
Capacity	30 people (if the number exceeds the capacity, a lottery will be held)
cost	1,000 yen (Participation fee, including the ticket for the performance on Saturday, February 28, 2026, is to be paid on Saturday, February 28.)
Message	First half: Talk session Second half: Group session
Talk session Performer	Katsuichi Mase (Honorary Advisor, National Association of Public Cultural Facilities) Daisuke Oyama (Opera singer / Ota Ward resident) Yoshimori Shimamura (Chief of the Culture and Arts Promotion Division, Ota City Cultural Promotion Association)
Participation conditions	February 28, 2026 (Sat) 14:30 held at Aprico Large HallAprico's First Step♪ Concert 2026 Welcome♪ to Yabe Tatsuya's Music Room Vol.1Please be sure to watch the film before participating. Those who cannot attend the performance cannot apply. *The group session topic for Wednesday, March 4th will be announced at the time of registration. *If you have purchased tickets in advance for Saturday, February 28th, the ticket fee will not be refunded for participating in the workshop.
How to apply	Please apply using the "Application Form" below. (The application form will open from the application start date and time.)
Application period	Must arrive between 10:00 on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 and 18:00 on Sunday, February 15, 2026
Contact Us	(Public interest incorporated foundation) Ota Ward Cultural Promotion Association Cultural Arts Promotion Division TEL: 03-3750-1614 (Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00) E-mail:

What is OTA Art Salon?

This project aims to foster and utilize local art coordinators by inviting leading experts to hold lectures, workshops, and other events to discover the appeal of art coordinators. The aim is to create an art salon, or "a place for cultural exchange," that will become a new hub for interaction in the region. In its first year, the project will focus on Aprico and consider the future of the hall.

Performer profile

Katsuichi Mase (Honorary Advisor, National Association of Public Cultural Facilities)

Since his student days, he has been active in theater and as a stage director for ballets, concerts, and other events. He has opened Fujisawa Civic Hall, served in various positions including the Yokohama Cultural Promotion Foundation, Zushi City, Odawara City, and Tama City, and strives to operate local cultural facilities that all citizens can enjoy. At the National Association of Public Cultural Facilities, he is a planning committee member and lecturer for the National Arts Management Seminar and a lecturer for the Arts and Culture Supporter Dispatch System, and is dedicated to resolving issues facing local cultural facilities. In recent years, since the enactment of the Theater Act and the Act on Elimination of Discrimination, he has been working hard to widely publicize the role of theaters, concert halls, and other venues in realizing a society of inclusion.

Daisuke Oyama (Opera singer / Ota Ward resident)

He graduated with honors from Tokyo University of the Arts and completed a Master's in Opera at the same university's graduate school. Since making a stunning debut as Danilo in "The Merry Widow," he has been active in many operas, including leading roles in "The Marriage of Figaro" by Michiyoshi Inoue and Hideki Noda, and the Shiki Theatre Company musical "The Phantom of the Opera." His diverse experience has earned him a reputation for his singing and acting instruction, and he will be writing and directing the new musical "Princess Anio" at KAAT (Kanagawa Arts Theatre) in September 2026. He is also a lecturer at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music.

Request for application

• One person per application.If you wish to apply for more than one application, such as participation by brothers and sisters, please apply each time.
• We will contact you from the address below.Please set the following address to be receivable on your personal computer, mobile phone, etc., enter the necessary information, and apply.