C.A.P. is a group that seeks to promote
cultural activities on a non-profit basis;
it was formed in 1994 by a group of artists.
The name is an abbreviation of

The Conference on Art and art Projects.

Introduction.

It is impossible to assess the efficiency and results of artistic activities with only a limited amount of time. This is because there is no way of measuring a work of art's according to preexisting values. Moreover, the act of creation itself gives rise to values and questions the basis for new values. In contemporary society, many things are subject to a value judgment based on the presence or absence of short-term economic return and added value. Art, however, is something that shouldn't be evaluated simply according to a set of values.

At present, there are a number of "sites" such as art museums and halls designed for the presentation of works of art. Yet, we believe that artistic activities should be considered not only from the standpoint of appreciating art as a completed work, but also in terms of artists' ideas and the processes that are used to realize a work. In addition, art is something that requires cultivation within daily life, and art museums and halls alone cannot sufficiently answer the needs of a range of artistic activities. There is currently a need for a new type of outlet for these activities and creative efforts.

As a social function, we believe it is vital that a new place exists, where, regardless of occupation, age, sex or nationality, people can gather to communicate with each other and exchange opinions within the context of art. In addition, in the process of exchanging opinions, a variety of people will therefore have a chance to explore art more deeply and help expand the possibilities of the medium. And in the end, isn't giving form to these possibilities and realizing them artistically the most important thing of all?

In 1994, a group of artists, who gradually grew to feel the need for such a place, assembled to form an independent group, free from governmental and corporate interests, to organize a host of activities. Until the present, the group has continued to enrich the scope and quality of its activities based on its past achievements. But in order to encourage the further permeation of art in society and increase the possibility of people coming into contact with and becoming more familiar with art, the group has decided to establish itself as a non-profit organization in April 2002. In so doing, C.A.P. aims to make a meaningful contribution in the creation a better society.

Objectives

• Exploration and diffusion of art in society
• Study of art as it exists in contemporary society
• Creation of new methods to encourage the permeation of art in society
• Promotion of social education through art
• Cultivation of international exchange based on the medium of art

Detailed activities

• Holding of periodic study meetings
• Organization and holding of new types of exhibitions
• Holding of symposiums, lectures and workshops
• Promotion and exchange of art-related information
• Holding of events with the aim of strengthening ties and exchange with other countries
• Publication of printed matter and other media (pamphlets, etc.)
  

Members.

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