Norosan Art Village Program





Contact Details	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.