iki base artist in residence

Host organization
EAST Inc.
Address
1482 Tsutsukihigashifure,Ishidachou,Iki City,Nagasaki Prefecture 811-5203 Japan
Website
https://east-bd.dg-1.jp/ikibase

Overview
AIR Program information

Objective	It will be a second place for production and creation for artists, and welcoming artists from outside the island will rediscover new perspectives and the charm of Iki for the region. In addition to its function as an artist's production atelier, it will be a place connecting with the community through art. In this free space, we will hold production activities, workshops, exhibitions, aiming to become a new cultural transmission spot in Iki. Furthermore, we aim to increase the number of people involved and activate the region through such interactions.
Organization activities	- Artists-in-residence program - Exhibitions,workshops and other events - Information service through website
Founded in	2021
Background	It has been operated since July 2021(renovated from Minshuku, Japanese style family inn, in 2020) , as a base to activate the area from the view point of art,culture and sightseeing
Location / Environment	It is located in the southeastern part of Iki Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, and is located in the area including some beautiful beaches selected as the 100 best beaches. Iki Airport is just nearby.
Notes	There is a share house right next to the iki base in the same area, where artists can stay. (Even non-artists can also stay.)
Contact	iki base artist in residence 1482 Tsutsukishigashifure,Ishidachou,Iki City,Nagasaki Prefecture 811-5203 Japan TEL: 080-5409-9434 (Ogura) E-mail: ikibase@east-inc.jp Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ikibase_artistinresidence/ Contact person: Akiko Ogura