Ghibli Fest!

1717 Central Street,Evanston IL 60201

07 August, 2022

Description

Join us for a fun day of Japanese-inspired art making, learn about anime and manga, and enjoy snacks and treats from Japan. Hosted by the Kitchen Table Stories Project, Ghibli Fest is a heritage arts event that is part of a larger initiative to increase visibility and representation of the Asian, South Asian, Pacific Islander American (ASPA) community. It is an invitation to learn about and experience various aspects of Japanese arts and culture. This event is open to all ages! Collaborating organizations include Kids Create Change and Artist Book House. Studio Ghibli is a critically acclaimed Japanese animation film studio known for films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Ponyo and Princess Mononoke.  Although the film studio has closed, its legacy of storytelling, art and film lives on.