The potential of art project in local communities

Case study of Tamashima ART Project practices

Abstract

I thought that art projects aimed at promoting local areas needed to create opportunities to draw attention to the area's charms through engagement with local residents. I implemented five art projects over a three-year period in the Tamashima area of Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. The charms of the area were made visible from a variety of perspectives, leading to the creation of a new community, proving that art projects have the potential to foster local communities.