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Space Department Nara
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Description
Space Department welcomes artists from Japan and abroad who are involved in various activities, creations, and expressions related to "space" and provide creative support and help the artist navigate with their research and connect with local artists and communities.
They are an independent creative hub and artist residency based in the Ancient Capital City of Nara, Japan. They host, encourage and support artists, architects, designers in their research and help to immerse themselves in the local culture and community.
Eligibility for Artist-in-Residence Program:
- Creative individuals or teams working in the fields of art, architecture, spatial design, installation, or any work that engages with three-dimensional space, digital or the built environment.
- Those who are interested in exploring, researching and understanding Japanese sensibilities in art, architecture, philosophy and culture in order to further develop their work.
- There are no restrictions on the field of expertise.
- The program is not limited to creating and using space, but includes all creative activities using space.
They have a screening process and online interview to answer any questions and ensure the applicant for the residency.
Outcome
Applicants are encouraged to hold workshop, event, exhibition, or performance and engage with the local community during the residency period (they will provide creative support as much as they can).
Accommodation Information
1. Main Space
The house is a renovated 100+ years old farm house. The upper floor is a private Japanese style room dedicated for the Artists private accommodation. The ground floor is open the living, working and amenities but open to the community. The ground level is used for workshops, talks, events and gathering with local artists and community. There is a workshop (tools) and open space where artists can create and work on installation. The room can accommodate 1-4 persons as a group. Staying there will include access to all facilities including all amenities, tools and workshops for making and testing ideas, office space, workshop and exhibitions.
2. Annex Space
This is a self-contained private detached house 1min. walk from our main space. A typical japanese workers detached house from the early 80's with all the amenities, kitchen, laundry, studio space, small outdoor space etc. 10mn walk to the world heritage sites of Toshodai-ji Temple and Yakushi-ji.
Studio Information
Both accommodation have working studio/ space to spread. Main space can be shared which has basic hand and power tools and space to create bigger works.