C.A.P. (The Conference on Art and Art Projects)
A Kobe-based arts NPO producing exhibitions, workshops, research, and dialogue through its collaborating artists.
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C.A.P. (The Conference on Art and Art Projects) is a Kobe-based nonprofit arts organisation that has long supported cultural activity through exhibitions, workshops, research, dialogue, residencies, and artist-led programming.
Within that wider CAP ecosystem, KOBE STUDIO Y3 is especially worth highlighting. Run by CAP at the Kobe Municipal Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction, Y3 is a working studio project where artists open their spaces to the public and host programs including exhibitions, workshops, talks, and events.
If you enjoy artist studios, interdisciplinary projects, and local creative communities, CAP + KOBE STUDIO Y3 offer a deeper, more participatory side of Kobe’s art scene than a typical museum visit.
KOBE STUDIO Y3 is an art project operated by CAP inside the Kobe Municipal Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction. The core idea is simple and powerful: artists open the doors of their studios to the public, share their work and process, and build programming around those encounters.
That makes Y3 a great stop if you’re interested in how art is made—not just what ends up on the wall. Depending on what’s happening when you visit, you may find open studios, workshops, exhibitions, talks, or community-led events. Check the current program before going, since schedules and access vary.
Y3 has hosted a wide range of studio artists and project-based participants, reflecting CAP’s cross-disciplinary, artist-centered approach.
CAP / KOBE STUDIO Y3 is located in the Kobe Municipal Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction in Kitano / Yamamoto-dori (Chuo Ward, Kobe). It’s easy to combine with a walk around the Kitano area, nearby galleries, or a broader Kobe art-and-architecture day.
For navigation, plug “C.A.P. Kobe” or “KOBE STUDIO Y3” into your maps app. If you’re heading to a specific event, check the event page first for any access notes or room details.
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