Center for Contemporary Art- CCA Kitakyushu





* CCA Kitakyushu is a public educational and research institution specializing in contemporary art. The information provided here is for artists wishing to enroll in the course program.
Contact Details	2-6-1 3F Ogura, Yahata-Higashi-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 805-0059 Japan
	TEL	+ 81-93-663-1615
	FAX	+ 81-93-663-1610
	E MAIL	mail@cca-kitakyushu.org
	URL	http://cca-kitakyushu.org/
Contact	Kenji KONO (Chief, General Affairs Section)


Administrative Organization	CCA Kitakyushu Executive Committee
Administrative Body	CCA Kitakyushu Executive Committee
Cooperating institutions / Individuals	City of Kitakyushu CCA Scholarship Committee
Facility Name	• CCA Kitakyushu Gym studio • CCA Kitakyushu Maeda studio
Facility Address	2-6-1 3F Ogura, Yahata-Higashi-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
Facility Details	• Project gallery • Gym studio • Maeda studio • Seminar room • Library • Video editing room
Access	8 minute walk from JR Kagoshima Honsen line “Yahata” station. Located beside Kitakyushu Yahata Community Hall and Kitakyushu Yahata City Library.
History	The International Steel Sculpture Symposium YAHATA '87 was held in Yahatahigashi-ku in 1987 and 1993. It was initially organized by an executive committee, consisting of local residents. From 1989, seven Contemporary Art Summer Seminars in Kitakyushu were held, inviting artists and art professionals around the world to teach young people aspiring to develop their careers as an artist. It invited 36 lecturers and attracted 297 participants from all over Japan, and also drew attention among art professionals in Japan and overseas. In October 1996, Center for Contemporary Art CCA Kitakyushu was established. In May 1997, with the cooperation with the local commercial bodies and Kitakyushu City, Center for Contemporary Art CCA Kitakyushu, a non-profit organization was established to run the first public educational and research institute in Japan dedicated to contemporary art.
Year of Commencement	1997
Program Objectives	To nurture creative talent and conduct research in the field of contemporary art, popularize contemporary art and develop the local art and culture. To train young artists so that they become active at international level, and to invite international artists and to develop the local culture through artists’ creative activities.
Program Activities	Research Program A study and research program at postgraduate level for young contemporary artists and researchers in their 20s to 30s. World-renowned contemporary artists are invited as professors and lecturers for these courses. Professors stay in Kitakyushu for approximately one month as instructors, hold intensive seminars, special lectures, and public seminars. Lecturers stay in Kitakyushu for a short period as instructors. Information service Publications and resources on contemporary art are collected and archived for public access. Community programs Public programs such as exhibitions, open seminars, and kids workshops are held for the local residents.


Focus Area(s)	*The following information refers to the study and research program at Center for Contemporary Art CCA Kitakyushu. Contemporary art
Residency Period	September – March (7 months)
Number of Resident Artists	Approximately 10 artists
Conditions	Artists and those who are engaged in curatorial studies in their 20s or 30s. Open to all nationalities. No special consideration on academic qualifications. English language proficiency (conversation and reading skills)
Provisions	Assistance to find accommodations, provision of studio and exhibition opportunities.
Application Procedure	Open call Application information is available at Center for Contemporary Art CCA Kitakyushu from June onwards every year.
Selection Process	Initial selection is made by the international committee, based on the information included in the submitted application forms and materials. Interviews are held for the final selection.
Achievements and Outcomes	To date, approximately 153 artists from Japan and overseas has completed the study and research program. Many of them are currently taking an active role in arts worldwide.