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Okayama
Norosan Art Village Program
Kure city
ails 1-1-21 Higashi, Kawajiri-cho, Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture 737-2607 Japan
TEL + 81-823-87-3311
FAX + 81-823-87-6959
URL http://www.city.kure.hiroshima.jp/~komink/kawak/a/index.html
Administrative Organization Art Village Program Executive Committee
Administrative Body Kure City Board of Education
Supervising Division Kawajiri Community Center, Kure City
Facility Name Norosan Rest House:
Facility Location Located in the national park “Mount Noro”, sightseeing spot in the city
Facility Details Norosan Rest House: exhibition space: seminar room
Access By train: Get off at “Aki Kawajiri” station and drive for 30 minutes by car
History The project was inaugurated to enrich local residents’ life by creating an environment conducive to cultural activities and enhance cultural exchange through painting, to capitalize on the traditional local industry of brush manufacturing.
Year of
Commencement 1997
Program Objectives To invite Japanese and foreign artists, and encourage exchange among artists as well as with the local residents, in order to develop art and culture in the community.
Program Activities Presentation of the production process and completed artworks
Events, in cooperation with various organizations
Drawing class for children
Art classes in schools, including local nursery schools, elementary schools, and junior high schools
Seminars
Norosan Artists’ Village Exchange Exhibition (group exhibitions with local artists and amateur painters)
Focus Area(s) Painting
Residency Period 2 years (to be renewed annually)
Number of
Resident Artists 4 artists
Conditions To pursue artistic activities in Kawajiri-cho
Travel expense: Available
Production fee: Available (¥30,000 per month)
Studio: Available
Living expense: Available (¥150,000 per month)
Accommodation: Available
Professional and staff support: Not available
Opportunities for presentations/exhibitions: Available
Publication and distribution of a program report: Not available
Application Procedure Recommendation by the Executive Committee
Selection Process Selection is made by the Executive Committee
Achievements and
Outcomes Outcomes
The program has gained wide recognition through past resident artists’ active involvement in exhibitions in Japan and overseas. The program has attempted to facilitate exchange with the local community through various channels, such as presentation of the resident artists’ working process to the public, communication with local artists, and instruction at art clubs in the community. The program has encouraged both production and appreciation of art among local residents, and has contributed to enriching the local culture.