#Japan #Tokyo #Musashino Art #Graduation Exhibition #Art University

Celebrating Creativity: 2025 Graduation Exhibitions at Musashino Art University

Musashino Art University, located in Kodaira City, Tokyo, is set to host its impressive 2025 Graduation and Completion Exhibition. This year, the event will take place over a period of two weeks at both of its campuses: Takadanobaba and Ichigaya. The Takadanobaba campus will exhibit from January 15 (Thursday) to January 18 (Sunday), while the Ichigaya campus will follow from January 30 (Friday) to February 1 (Sunday) in 2026.

A Showcase of Talents

Designed primarily by alumnus Hirokazu Matsuda from the Basic Design Department (class of 2007), the exhibitions will transform both campuses into expansive galleries. Spanning a total of over 1,200 works and research outputs from undergraduate and graduate students graduating in March 2026, this event is not to be missed. The diversity of the works is astonishing, including traditional Japanese paintings, oil paintings, animations, films, photography, sculptures, prints, textiles, installations, architectural models, and industrial design.

Particularly noteworthy is the Ichigaya campus exhibition which will feature student works and research outcomes from the newly established Creative Innovation Department, and the graduate school’s course focusing on Creative Leadership, which opened in 2019.

Exhibition Details

Takadanobaba Campus Exhibition:

• - Dates: January 15 (Thursday) to January 18 (Sunday)
• - Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry by 4:00 PM)
• - Location: Musashino Art University, Takadanobaba Campus (1-736 Ogawacho, Kodaira, Tokyo)
• - Admission: Free, no advance reservation required
• - Participants: Approximately 1,000 prospective graduates from all departments in the Faculty of Art and Design, alongside around 150 graduate students from all courses in the Graduate School of Art and Design and the Imaging and Photography course of the Creative Innovation program.
• - Access: An 18-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station on the Seibu Kokubunji Line, or about 25 minutes by bus from Kokubunji Station on the JR Chuo Line (get off at Musashino Art University).

Ichigaya Campus Exhibition:

• - Dates: January 30 (Friday) to February 1 (Sunday)
• - Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• - Location: Musashino Art University, Ichigaya Campus (1-4 Ichigayatamachi, Shinjuku, Tokyo)
• - Admission: Free, no advance reservation required
• - Participants: Approximately 80 students from the Creative Innovation Department and around 30 graduates from the Creative Leadership course of the Graduate School.
• - Access: A short 3-minute walk from Ichigaya Station on the JR Chuo and Sobu Lines, or about 3 minutes from exits 4 of both the Yuurakucho and Namboku subway lines.

Open Campus Event

In conjunction with the Takadanobaba campus exhibition, there will be an Open Campus event on the weekends of January 17 and 18, which is separate from the exhibition's operating hours. Potential attendees should note this distinction.

• - Dates: January 17 (Saturday) and 18 (Sunday)

Events Include:

1. University Introduction Sessions: Conducted by Musashino alumni highlighting the university's features and answering questions on admissions. Prior reservation required.
- Session Times: 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM on both days
- Location: Conference Room 3F in Building No.1
- Reservations: Available on this link.

2. Individual Consultation Sessions: One-on-one consultations with faculty and student representatives. Prior reservation required.
- Consultation Times: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both days
- Location: Conference Room 3F in Building No.1
- Reservations: Available on this link.

3. Student-led Artwork Tours: Students will guide visitors through selected standout pieces. Prior reservation required.
- Tour Times: 10:15 AM, and 12:15 PM on both days
- Meeting Point: The area outside Building No.1 (just before the tour sign) five minutes before each tour starts.
- Reservations: Available on this link.

The event showcases the creative potential of Musashino Art University students, reflecting their hard work and dedication leading up to graduation. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the vibrant artistic community and the emerging talents at Musashino Art University.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please reach out to the following:

• - Takadanobaba Campus: Academic Affairs Team 042-342-6044
• - Ichigaya Campus: Ichigaya Team 03-5206-5311
• - Public Relations Team: [email protected] (for media inquiries)