SETO International Ceramic and Glass Art Exchange Program

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Contact Details

Seto City Cultural Promotion Foundation
  113-3, Nishibara-cho, Seto, Aichi Prefecture 489-0884 Japan
TEL: +81-561-84-1093 FAX: +81-561-85-0415
E-mail: air@city.seto.lg.jp
URL: http://www.seto-cul.jp/scga/e/e-program.html
Seto Ceramics and Glass Art Center

81-2, Minami Nakanokiri-cho, Seto, Aichi Prefecture 489-0815 Japan
TEL: 0561-97-1001 FAX: 0561-97-1005
E-mail: shinseiki@city.seto.lg.jp
URL: http://www.city.seto.aichi.jp/setomono/shinseiki/000306.html
Contact Fumitaka Hattori, Masaki Kato, Tomotaka Uchida, Ikue Miyanaga
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Administrative Organization Executive Committee of International Ceramic and Glass Arts Exchange Program(ECICGAEP)
Administrative Body

Seto City

 (For the program in FY 2001, the administrative body was Seto Ceramics and Glass Art Center)
Supervising Division Seto City Cultural Promotion Foundation
Facility Name Seto Ceramics and Glass Art Center
Facility Location 81-2, Minami Nakanokiri-cho, Seto, Aichi Prefecture 489-0815
Facility Description
- ceramics studio, glass studio, visitors studio, glazing room
- gas-fired kiln, electric kiln, glass dissolving furnace, glory hall
- gallery space (exhibition space) 5 rooms
- refreshment and beverage area
- administration office
Access 10 minute-walk from Meitetsu Seto Line “Owari-Seto” station
History

In order to coincide with the preparation for the World Exposition in Aichi in 2005, this program was inaugurated in 2000, to promote international exchange through the art of Seto’s traditionally famous pottery and glasswork.
 In order to support the program, the Ceramics and Glass Art Center was inaugurated a year earlier, in 1999, to provide artists and craftsmen with necessary equipment and facilities for training and production.

From 2000 to 2005, Seto City has administrated the program as “Artist-in-Residence in SETO.” In 2006, the program was renewed as “SETO International Ceramic and Glass Art Exchange Program,” and the administration has been succeeded over by the Seto City Cultural Promotion Foundation.
Year of
Commencement		 2000
Program Objective

The Seto City in Aichi Prefecture is rich in high-quality clay and silica (material for glassmaking) and renowned as one of the major production centers of pottery in Japan, with a history and tradition of more than 1000 years.
The city has been engaged in promoting international exchange in preparation for the  World Exposition that was held in Seto in 2005.

This program aims to build an international platform for cultural development by inviting first rate ceramic and glass artists from abroad to stay and work in the city, and to exchange with the local artists and citizens.
Program Activities - Production of artworks by resident artists
- Slide lectures
- Open studio
- Exhibitions
- Exchange with the local community
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Focus Area(s) • Ceramics
• Glasswork
Residency Period • Ceramics : 40-60 days
• Glasswork : 30-45 days
Number of
Resident Artists		 Approximately 4 individuals
Provisions
  1. Traveling expense: Available
  2. Production fee: Available
  3. Studio: Available
  4. Living expense: Available
  5. Accommodation: Available (apartments)
  6. Professional and staff support: Available (assistants)
  7. Opportunities for presentation/exhibition: Available
  8. Publication and distribution of a program report: Available
Application Procedure Open call
Applicants must submit a completed application form with the visual images of their works.
Selection Process Selected by the administration office.
Achievements and
Outcomes

The program has invited 35 ceramic and glass artists from Japan and overseas.
As result,

- this program has been able to offer inspiring experience to local artists and residents.
- the city has become international and has gained wider recognition.
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