Command A

What Command A does

Command A (合同会社コマンドA) is a privately-held Japanese limited liability company (Godo Gaisha) operating under the activity name '3331.' Founded in 2007 as a successor to the artist initiative command N (1998), it ran the flagship 3331 Arts Chiyoda community art center from June 2010 to March 2023 in a converted former municipal junior high school in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, under a privately-operated, independently-funded model (民設民営・独立採算制). Following the closure of 3331 Arts Chiyoda for planned renovation through March 2027, the company rebranded under the '3331' activity name from April 2023 and now operates a distributed portfolio of programs: the AIR 3331 artist-in-residence program (240+ artists served since 2010, continuing at the Iwamoto-cho Residence), 3331 TRANS (creative project team for corporate and community clients), 3331 ARTS SCHOOL (educational programming), POCORART (national inclusive open-call exhibition, 11,000+ works submitted across nine iterations), and the 3331 ART FAIR. Recent moves include a flagship partnership with Etoile Kaito (Bakuro Curart, announced 2026-06-11) and the pre-opening of a new base 'Art Base / Guzen wa Nai' on 2026-07-07.

The business model combines four revenue streams: facility and gallery space rentals to artists and tenant galleries, paid admissions to curated exhibitions (~500-800 yen adults), artist residency fees for 1-3 month stays, and project/consulting fees through 3331 TRANS. Enterprise sponsorship is concentrated among named partners including Chugai Pharmaceutical and Mitsubishi Estate (POCORART) and Etoile Kaito (Bakuro Curart), while Chiyoda Ward was the long-term government counterparty until the 2023 closure. The go-to-market is community-led, engaging local residents, artists, families, and disability-inclusive audiences through workshops, festivals, and educational programming.

The underlying technology stack is effectively none — there is no proprietary software, AI/ML capability, app, or API disclosed. Distribution is purely physical (on-site galleries, residency studios, and now the Arts Field network) with marketing via website, email newsletter, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and press coverage in Japanese art publications such as 月刊美術 and Asahi Shimbun. Customer segments are diversified across artists/creators, local community, families, and people with disabilities, with no single enterprise customer dominating but a small handful of sponsors materially important relative to overall scale.

Name

Command A

Legal name

合同会社コマンドA

Website

https://3331.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Command A (合同会社コマンドA) operates '3331,' a Tokyo-based community art platform running artist residencies (AIR 3331), exhibitions (POCORART, 3331 ART FAIR), creative consulting (3331 TRANS), and educational programs serving artists, local residents, families, and disability-inclusive audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Facility Space Rental: 3331 Arts Chiyoda operated rental gallery spaces and event venues to artists, galleries, and organizations for exhibitions and events. The facility generated revenue through renting out exhibition spaces, community spaces, and meeting rooms.
2. Event and Exhibition Operations: Organized and operated exhibitions, art fairs, and cultural events including the 3331 ART FAIR, POCORART open call exhibitions, and various curated shows that attracted visitors and generated admission fees.
3. AIR 3331 Artist Residency Program: Artist-in-residence program accepting domestic and international artists for stays of 1-3 months, generating revenue through residency fees while supporting artist creation and community engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Command A (合同会社コマンドA) operates 3331, an art center platform in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward providing exhibition venues, artist-in-residence programs, community art initiatives, art education, and a creative consulting team. The flagship facility 3331 Arts Chiyoda operated from 2010 to March 2023 in a converted junior high school building, offering gallery spaces for tenant galleries and curated exhibitions. The organization continues operating AIR 3331 residency, 3331 TRANS corporate projects, 3331 ARTS SCHOOL, POCORART open calls, and 3331 ART FAIR.

Product overview

Command A (合同会社コマンドA) operates 3331, an art center and cultural facility platform based in Tokyo's Kanda/Akihabara area. The organization manages multiple interconnected programs: the main 3331 Arts Chiyoda art center (closed March 2023 for renovations), the AIR 3331 artist-in-residence program, the 3331 TRANS creative project team, 3331 ARTS SCHOOL educational programming, the Pocorart national public art submission program, and the 3331 ART FAIR. These offerings are designed to work together as an integrated arts ecosystem—providing exhibition venues, artist residencies, educational workshops, and networking events that support artists and engage the community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AIR 3331: Artist-in-residence program supporting domestic and international artists, curators, and researchers in their production and presentation activities in the Tokyo Kanda/Akihabara area.
• 3331 TRANS
• 3331 ARTS SCHOOL
• ポコラート (POCORART)
• 3331 ART FAIR

Products and services

• 3331 Arts Chiyoda (アーツ千代田 3331) A community art center housed in a repurposed former junior high school building, offering gallery spaces, exhibition venues, and community programs. Operated as a privately-run, independently-financed facility under the Chiyoda Art Square project.
• AIR 3331 (アーティスト・イン・レジデンス) An artist-in-residence program that supports domestic and international artists, curators, and researchers in their creative activities and presentations. Located in the Iwamotocho area of Tokyo, it provides studio facilities for artists to work and create.
• 3331 TRANS A creative team that engages in projects across various fields beyond art curation, including area management and design. Leverages 3331's expertise and network to deliver wide-ranging project solutions for companies, organizations, and local communities.
• 3331 ARTS SCHOOL An educational program exploring art-based project management, PR strategy, production processes, and workshops. Features lectures and workshops by instructors from various fields to cultivate creativity and future-oriented thinking.
• POCORART (ポコラート全国公募) A national public call exhibition program creating a free expression space for people with and without disabilities and artists alike. Features both a 'works category' and a 'formless expression category' to encourage diverse artistic participation.
• 3331 ART FAIR An annual art fair featuring domestic and international galleries and emerging artists selected by curators. Includes gallery booths, group exhibitions, university presentations, and various art-related events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 240+ artists served through AIR 3331 residency program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and supporting.

• 株式会社エトワール海渡 (Etoile Kaito Co., Ltd.)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Etoile Kaito, a long-established company in the Bakuro-cho/Higashikanda area since 1902, partnered with Command A/3331 to launch the 'Bakuro Curart' area revitalization concept. This collaboration aims to create new cultural activities and exchanges in the area, combining Etoile Kaito's 120+ years of commercial heritage with 3331's art and community expertise to develop a new lifestyle culture co-creation district.
• 千代田区 (Chiyoda Ward Government)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner3331 Arts Chiyoda operated under Chiyoda Ward's 'Chiyoda Art Square' cultural arts plan as a privately-operated facility selected through proposal process. The ward selected Command A as the operator for the repurposed Ryusei Junior High School facility, with the partnership running from 2010 to 2023.
• 中外製薬株式会社 (Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.)supportingOthersChugai Pharmaceutical provided special sponsorship for POCORART public art calls and exhibitions, supporting inclusive arts programs for people with and without disabilities.
• 三菱地所株式会社 (Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.)supportingOthersMitsubishi Estate provided sponsorship for POCORART public art calls, supporting programs that promote art participation regardless of disability status.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT: Tokyo-based design-focused community art space operated by the Issey Miyake Foundation, offering exhibitions, workshops, and public programs from a purpose-built Tadao Ando-designed facility. Directly comparable to 3331 as a privately-funded Tokyo cultural institution combining art presentations with educational programming and community engagement.
• Art Center Ongoing: Independent community art space in Tokyo's Sugamo area hosting exhibitions, residencies, and artist-support programs. Closely comparable as a small-scale alternative art operator in Tokyo running exhibitions, residencies, and community-oriented cultural programming.
• Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS): Tokyo Metropolitan Government-operated art center providing artist residencies, exhibitions, and international exchange programs. Comparable as a Tokyo-based operator running integrated artist-in-residence, exhibition, and community-engagement programming, though with public-sector rather than private ownership.
• Aomori Contemporary Art Centre (ACAC): Public art center in northern Japan offering artist residencies, exhibitions, and educational programs with a focus on community engagement. Comparable in integrating artist residencies with exhibitions and community/educational programming, similar to AIR 3331 and 3331 ARTS SCHOOL.

Broad incumbents

• Mori Art Museum: Tokyo's leading contemporary art museum located in Roppongi Hills, presenting major international exhibitions and educational programs. Comparable as a major Tokyo contemporary art operator with exhibition programming and community/educational outreach, though at significantly larger scale and with corporate backing.
• The National Art Center, Tokyo: Japan's largest art exhibition facility, operated by an independent administrative institution under the national government. Comparable as a large-scale Tokyo venue operator for exhibitions and public programming, though without 3331's residency or community-revitalization components.
• Benesse Art Site Naoshima: Art-site operator on Naoshima and Teshima islands combining contemporary art installations with community engagement and regional revitalization. Comparable to 3331's integration of art with area revitalization, though operating at tourism-scale rather than urban-scale.
• 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa: Public contemporary art museum in Kanazawa known for community-engaged exhibitions and educational programming. Comparable as a Japanese contemporary art operator with strong educational and community programming orientation, similar to 3331's community-led approach.

Regional players

• Para Site: Leading non-profit contemporary art center in Hong Kong running exhibitions, residencies, and publishing with a strong community-education mission. Comparable as a non-commercial alternative art space model combining exhibitions, residency, and community programs, though based in Hong Kong rather than Japan.

Emerging players

• Studio Kura: Artist residency and gallery space in Itoshima, Fukuoka, hosting international artists-in-residence and community workshops. Comparable as a smaller-scale artist residency operator with international scope and community integration, similar to AIR 3331.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/3331ArtsChiyoda
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/3331artschiyoda
• Facebookfacebook.com/3331ArtsChiyoda
• Instagraminstagram.com/3331artschiyoda

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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