Co-Creation Forum Vol. 2: Arts, Health & Wellbeing Tokyo 2026 — Museums for Mental Health

Co-Creation Forum Vol. 2 is an international symposium examining the intersection of arts, health, and wellbeing in museum settings. Organized by the National Art Research Center and Tokyo University of the Arts in partnership with the British Council, the forum brings together case studies from Manchester's Creative Health initiative and Japan's cultural prescription programs in Ueno. The event investigates how museums can evolve beyond traditional exhibition spaces to become community hubs that actively support mental and physical health. This second volume in the series reflects growing global interest in prescribing cultural experiences as part of healthcare.

This forum is ideal for museum professionals, healthcare practitioners, cultural policy makers, and academics interested in the therapeutic potential of arts engagement. The atmosphere will be professional and discussion-focused, with presentations and case studies from UK and Japanese initiatives. Attendees should expect a bilingual format given the international collaboration with the British Council.