AIT Residency
- Host organization
Arts Initiative Tokyo [AIT]
- Address
B-403, 30-8, Sarugaku-cho Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0033 Japan
- Website
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Overview
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AIR Program information
| Objective | The residency at AIT aims to create a place for international cultural exchange where artists, curators, writers, and educators with multidisciplinary works and practices share their experience and knowledge. In recent years, the program accelerates its format by collaborating with various organizations diversifying expertise and also locations to experiment with a potential relation between contemporary arts/culture and global issues. |
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| Organization activities | Exchange artists, curators, writers, and educators through various residencies Support art production and artistic research Share various resources for networking Create opportunities to present artworks and practice Coordinate public events with diverse audience and participants Collaborate with distinct programs and organizations |
| Founded in | 2003 |
| Background | In 2003 when the program was inaugurated, there was no residency to meet the demands of oversears artists, and curators seeking opportunities to stay in Tokyo. In recent years when the cultural map is developed, AIT Residency Program also invites individuals whose artistic interest relate to AIT's educational program, and various programs for the further collaboration. |
| Location / Environment | AIT situates its office in a fashion district - Daikanyama, with many small shops, and cafes. The residence house is a 2-story former Japanese storage, "Kura," renovated into a modern-style space. |
| Contact | Arts Initiative Tokyo [AIT] B-403, 30-8, Sarugaku-cho Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0033 Japan TEL：03-5489-7277／FAX：03-3780-0266 E-mail：otoiawase(at)a-i-t.net Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/AIT.NPO Instagram：AIT.NPO (Instagram, Twitter) Contact person：Yuko Shiomi, Shintaro Tokairin |
Facility information
Studio informationAvailable
If large-scale art production and specific equipments and facilities are required, please ask.
AccommodationsAvailable
Kitchen, Living space, Bathtub, Shower, Toilet, Single-size bed, Futon, Closet, Washing machine, AC
Presentation spaceNot available
Depends on the program
Location
3 min. walk from Daikanyama station (Tokyu Toyoko-line)
5 min. walk from Nakameguro station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya-line)
8 min. walk from Ebisu station (JR, Tokyo Metro Hibiya-line)
Open calls
Currently there is no program available for application.