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Creasidence connects creators both in-person and online, enabling them to collaborate across creative industries and develop their skills through accelerator programs in visual, sound, and interactive arts.

Our first Comics Workshop took place in January 2025, bringing together 18 artists from different countries who collaborated to create a zine in just four days.

Learn more on Instagram: @creasidence

Creasidence connects creators both in-person and online, enabling them to collaborate across creative industries and develop their skills through accelerator programs in visual, sound, and interactive arts.


Our first Comics Workshop took place in January 2025, bringing together 18 artists from different countries who collaborated to create a zine in just four days.


Learn more on Instagram: @creasidence

About the program
A 4-day accelerator program by Creasidence, developed in collaboration with illustrators, comics, and manga artists with experience in publishing their own works.

The program is centered around a clear creative goal — each participant creates a one-page comic story, which is then published in a collaborative zine and showcased in an exhibition at SOMSOC Gallery.

This workshop is designed for both seasoned comic creators and those exploring graphic storytelling for the first time. We provide guidance, mentorship, and a supportive collaborative space where artists can learn, experiment, and create together.

Open call for Visual Artists:

⊛ ILLUSTATORS ⊛ COMICS & ZINE CREATORS ⊛ MANGAKAS ⊛ GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
  • Learn more about visual storytelling, character design, and creative practices from Creasidence mentors, and receive personalized feedback to refine and improve your work
  • Spend 4 days working in teams with other artists, creating a collaborative zine based on prepared frames by the Lead Mentor, while exchanging ideas and developing your storytelling skills
  • Take part in the preparation of a collaborative exhibition in Harajuku and have your work on display for several days
  • Public talks by professional illustrators and comic artists

The program is designed for those who:

The program is designed for those who:

Workshop Program

Dates: March 27–30
1
March 27
19:00-22:00
Introduction Day
Get to know the Creasidence Team and each other, form creative teams and come up with an idea of your comics.
2
March 28
19:00-22:00
Storytelling Lab
Create a storyboard with the help of Creasidence Mentors and receive feedback from Lead Mentor during their workshop.
3
March 29
10:00-22:00
Comics Creation Lab
Visit masterclasses by Creasidence Mentors and spend the whole day fleshing out your comics for the Zine in SOMSOC Gallery.
4
March 30
12:00-22:00
The Release
Participate in Exhibition preparation with the whole team, receive your Zine and present your work and portfolio to the guests. And celebrate!
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Program cost for all 4 days: 15,000 yen
Application: Free

Curators

Curators

Venues

Venues

  • SOMSOC GALLERY

    Co-organizers & Main Venue

    The Comics Workshop will be held at Somsoc Gallery over all 4 days.


    SOMSOC GALLERY, founded in 2022 in Harajuku, Tokyo, is a conceptual art gallery aimed at showcasing artists and projects that capture the contemporary spirit. The name "SOMSOC", derived from "COSMOS" reversed, symbolizes a universe within the human body, viewed from a unique perspective. The gallery acts as a bridge between internal and external universes, displaying artists' inner worlds in reality. It features a modular space for various events like exhibitions, performances, and sales, enhancing both online and offline artistic collaborations.

Creasidence Comics Workshop in Action

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