Hokusai: The Great Picture Book of Everything
Applicant: The British Museum
Award: £1000
Field: Arts
Support for: public engagement activities
Project:
From September 2021 until January 2022, The British Museum displayed a collection of 103 rare drawings by Katsushika Hokusai for the first time in the exhibition: Hokusai: The Great Picture Book of Everything. The exhibition was accompanied by an extensive public programme as well as a catalogue which reproduced all 103 drawings at full size.
The public programme, which included options for school children and adults, consisted of online panel discussions, a downloadable teacher guide to support school visits to the exhibition, and several in-person Japanese printmaking workshops led by professional artist Hiroko Imada held for participants aged 14 – 18, and for families visiting the museum during half term, as well as for local community partners.
Japanese Calligraphy Workshop
A calligraphy workshop for students to learn more about writing Japanese characters, led by a specialist.
Minoru Nomata: Hands-on Learning Activities at the De La Warr Pavilion
Bespoke workshops for children, families and young people at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill.
Foyle Obon Festival 2022
The annual Foyle Obon Festival welcomed the Hannari Japanese Dance group and Japanese storyteller, Masako Carey to the lineup, engaging audience members of all ages.