3 Studio & Exhibition Space





Contact Details	4-3-12 Nanotsu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture 810-0071 Japan
	TEL	+ 81-92-716-9393
	FAX	+ 81-92-716-9393
	E MAIL	sangosoko@h9.dion.ne.jp
	URL	http://www.3gosoko.ne.jp/
Contact	Yumi NAGASAKI


Administrative Organization	3 Studio & Exhibition Space
Administrative Body	3 Studio & Exhibition Space
Facility Name	3 Studio & Exhibition Space
Facility Address	4-3-12 Nanotsu, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, 810-0071
Facility Details	Located in a warehouse area near the Hakata Bay. 20-30 minute walk to the city center of Fukuoka. Exhibition space (approximately 84 sq. m.) Studio space (maximum 5 spaces) Office (communal space; equipped with Mac, PC, Internet, air conditioner, telephone, and fax)
Access	By bus: Take Nishitetsu Bus bound for “Nanotsu 4-chome” at the terminal 1B of “Tenjin Bus Center Mitsukoshi-mae” and get off at the last stop. By car: Get off the Fukuoka Urban Expressway at “Tenjin Kita” ramp, take a right U-turn at the first traffic light, and turn left at KOKUYO.
History	3 Studio & Exhibition Space was initiated as studio for young artists at a corner of the warehouse district in Nanotsu, Fukuoka in December 2000, sponsored by a Fukuoka resident, who wishes to remain anonymous. The director is Sho Kazakura, an artist based in Oita Prefecture. The space is managemed by Yumi Nagasaki, owner of Gallery Towaru in Tenjin, Fukuoka and Gallery 58 in Ginza, Tokyo.The warehouse was renovated into a studio and exhibition complex with the help of volunteers.
Year of Commencement	2000
Program Objectives	To promote culture by supporting young artists.
Program Activities	Organizing exhibitions: solo and group exhibitions by member artists; special exhibitions by non-members; special exhibitions in Tokyo, etc.

Focus Area(s)

All areas of visual arts

Residency Period

Maximum 3 years (screening to be held each year)

Number of
Resident Artists

5 artists

Conditions

The Applicants should:
-	be under 30 years old
-	be engaged in artistic activities
-	be able to live in Fukuoka or its vicinity and optimize their activities as a member
-	attend meetings with other members and cooperate in activities and administration related to 3 Studio & Exhibition Space
-	be cooperative in supporting exhibitions at 3 Studio & Exhibition Space, including other members’ solo shows
-	be able to hold two solo exhibitions and one group exhibition each year
-	pay ¥10, 000 per month for utilities

Provisions

Traveling expense: Not available
Production fee: Not available
Studio: Available (free of charge)
Living expense: Not available
Accommodation: Not available
Professional and staff support: Available (1 director and 1 manager)
Opportunities for presentations/exhibitions: Available (1 solo exhibition and 1 group exhibition at 3 Studio & Exhibition Space and 2 special exhibitions in Tokyo each year)
Publication and distribution of a program report: Not available

Application Procedure

Open call

Selection Process

Selected by Director

Achievements and
Outcomes

2001-2006 15 visual artists were invited.

2001-2006 40 exhibitions were held.