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Studio Kura

Studio Kura's Entrance
Studio Kura's Event Photo
Studio Kura's Studio
Studio Kura's Park
Studio Kura's Space
Location Japan / Itoshima
Established 2009
Tel +81­ 92­ 325 ­1773
Email mail@studiokura.info
Website Studio Kura Website
Address 586 Nijōmasue, Itoshima-shi, Fukuoka-ken 819-1613, Japan
Fields Visual Art , Performance Art , Literature , Comic , Movie and Pop Music , Independent Curator , Museum , Community Development , Cultural Heritage , Craft , Other

A small artist­run residence program in a rural environment just 45 minutes away from one of the largest Japanese cities. There are more than 100 artists from oversea have stayed at Studio Kura. The host wish that the resident artist will enjoy engaging with the unique community and environment. Japanese is not required.

Facilities

Number of Residents Up to 4 artists
Studio Type A renovated garage and a renovated room at a traditional Japanese house.
Other Facilities Gallery: renovated kura (rice silo)/2 residence houses (five minute walk)/Office

Transportation

Nearest Airport Fukuoka Airport
Nearest Station JR Ikisan Station