Staff
Roger W. LOWTHER
Organist. Community Arts Tokyo Founder & Director. Director of Faith & Art at Grace City Church Tokyo. International Coordinator of The MAKE Collective, a global network of artists. He has studied at The Juilliard School, Columbia University, and Reformed Theological Seminary. Roger has won numerous competitions, recorded five albums, and released 12 books including, “The Broken Leaf,” “Aroma of Beauty”, and “The Tsunami Violin.” www.rogerwlowther.com
Tokyo
Abi LOWTHER
Pianist. Director of Worship at Grace City Church Tokyo. Abi help start Tsukuda Loves Tohoku, a community volunteer organization started after the March 11, 2011 earthquake. Abi has piano degrees from Belhaven University and the University of Memphis and performs regularly in recitals and concerts.
Tokyo
Peter BAKELAAR
Photographer. Visual artist. Peter graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a Bachelors in Fine Arts in Illustration. He and his family moved to Japan in 1990. Peter runs Studio Tsunagaru and Gallery nani to showcase beauty, creatively address social issues, provide a place for collaboration and open dialog, and develop residencies devoted to expanding world views and mentoring artists in excellence. www.nanijapan.org
Seto
Anna MCLENDON
Web design, graphic design, writing, personnel
Tokyo
Andrew NAIRN
Film, Photography
Chiba
Zak GARLAND
Sound system, administration
Tokyo
Kazuki WATANABE
Intern, Fashion design
Tokyo
We are located in the "shitamachi" (lower city) of downtown Tokyo, the parts of the city along the Sumida River and Tokyo Bay. It is full of old historical buildings juxtaposed with new high-rise apartment buildings.
The nearest train station is Tsukishima Station, accessible by the Yurakucho and Oedo Lines. Tsukishima is the home to Monjayaki, a type of Japanese pan-fried batter with meat and vegetables.
Mailing Address: 1-11-6-2207 Tsukuda, Chuo Ku, Tokyo 104-0051 JAPAN