Geidai Art Plaza, a gallery operated through a collaboration between Shogakukan and Tokyo University of the Arts in Ueno, Taito Ward, will host its annual exhibition "Made in Art" from December 6, 2025. The exhibition focuses on providing visitors with the opportunity to experience the joy of purchasing and owning art for the first time.
Beyond Viewing: Experiencing Art Ownership
The gallery, located within the Tokyo University of the Arts (Geidai) campus in Ueno, attracts many visitors who combine their visit with trips to nearby museums such as the Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, and the Geidai Museum. While many visitors show interest in art, few have experience purchasing contemporary artworks by living artists.
The "Made in Art" exhibition, now in its third year since its debut in 2023, addresses this gap by introducing the concept "Buy Your First Art!" The exhibition aims to help more people discover the joy of purchasing and displaying art in their daily lives, featuring both two-dimensional and three-dimensional works available for purchase.
Previous exhibition at Geidai Art Plaza (September-October 2025)
Exhibition Details
Exhibition Name: Made in Art
Venue: Geidai Art Plaza (12-8 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo, within Tokyo University of the Arts campus)
Period: December 6, 2025 (Saturday) to January 12, 2026 (Monday/Holiday)
Admission: Free
Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Closed: Mondays (Closed December 29, 2025 - January 5, 2026 for New Year holidays; Open on January 12, 2026)
Operating hours may change. Please check the official website and social media for the latest information.
'LIFE WITH ART' permanent section display
About Geidai Art Plaza
Geidai Art Plaza is a gallery that exhibits and sells works by faculty, students, and alumni of Tokyo University of the Arts, an institution known for producing numerous top artists. Operating as a collaboration between Shogakukan and Geidai since 2018, it serves as one of the few places on the Ueno campus where the general public can freely enter and view art throughout the year.
The gallery hosts themed exhibitions every one to two months, with 10 to 50 artists participating in each show. The exhibitions feature works created using diverse techniques and approaches including oil painting, Japanese painting, sculpture, crafts, and design - reflecting the university's comprehensive artistic education.
Drawing T-shirts display
The gallery includes a permanent section called "LIFE WITH ART" featuring artworks that integrate into daily life, such as pottery and accessories. It also offers unique "Drawing T-shirts (Doro-T)" - one-of-a-kind shirts directly drawn on by Geidai artists.
Admission to Geidai Art Plaza is free, and photography and social media sharing are generally welcome. The venue aims to be a place where anyone, not just art enthusiasts, can casually engage with art.
Official online shop 'Utsuwa to T-shirt no Mise'
In September 2024, the gallery also launched an official online shop called "Utsuwa to T-shirt no Mise" (Pottery and T-shirt Shop), where visitors can purchase one-of-a-kind pottery, cutlery, teapots, and tea bowls made by Geidai artists, as well as various original merchandise.
Access Information
Nearest Stations:
- JR Ueno Station (Park Exit) or Uguisudani Station - approximately 10 minutes on foot
- Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Nezu Station - approximately 10 minutes on foot
- Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Ueno Station - approximately 15 minutes on foot
- Keisei Electric Railway Keisei-Ueno Station - approximately 15 minutes on foot
- Toei Bus Ueno 26 route (Kameido - Ueno Park) - approximately 3 minutes on foot from Yanaka bus stop
No parking available - please refrain from visiting by car
Official Social Media:
- Instagram: @geidai_art_plaza
- X (Twitter): @artplaza_geidai
- Podcast (Spotify): Geidai Art Plaza Podcast
- Threads: @geidai_art_plaza
For more information and frequently asked questions, visit the official Geidai Art Plaza website.
