ZEN AIR – Artist In Residence EIHEIJI
- Host organization
Fukui Arts Center and Residence Project Executive Committee
- Address
9-36-2 Higashifuruichi Eiheiji-town, Yoshida-county, Fukui prefecture 910-1212 Japan / 22-3 Shihi Eiheiji-town, Yoshida-county, Fukui prefecture 910-1228 Japan
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Overview
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AIR Program information
| Objective | Eiheiji Town in Fukui Prefecture, home to Eiheiji, the head temple of the Soto sect of Buddhism, is known as the “village of Zen.” This project will provide artists and other art professionals such as arts researchers and curators (hereinafter, “artists”) the opportunity to experience Zen culture, conduct research on Zen and the region, and engage in creation and research while engaging with local residents. The artists will be asked to communicate the results of their work and research through these activities. As such, this program is intended to support artists, and at the same time, to draw out the spirit and culture of Zen that live on in the town from an artist’s perspective, thereby encouraging a sense of attachment to the region and interest in art and culture, and fostering a variety of connections, both among people and between people and culture. |
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| Organization activities | - Artists-in-residence program - Workshops, Presentations of the results of activities, such as artwork exhibitions, performances and talks |
| Founded in | 2023 |
| Background | The committee was established in June 2021 with the aim of building civic pride through the promotion and the education of art and culture, as well as accelerating creative activitiy. The Artists-in-residence program is fully implemented from 2023 with the cooperation of Mr. Kenji Kubota, an independent curator, as a director of the project. |
| Location / Environment | Eiheiji is a town of 18,000 inhabitants adjoining Fukui City. The Kuzuryu River, the largest river in the prefecture, flows through the center of the town, and in summer many people from inside and outside the prefecture visit the town to fish for sweetfish. The town is home to many historical and cultural assets, including Daihonzan Eiheiji Temple, Kippoji Temple, and the Matsuoka Kofun Cluster. The town is also famous as one of the best sake-producing areas in the prefecture with three sake breweries. Eiheiji Town also has a well-developed educational environment, boasting academic and research institutions such as the University of Fukui School of Medical Sciences and Fukui Prefectural University. |
| Contact | Fukui Arts Center and Residence Project Executive Committee Secretariat （c/o Culture Division, Department of Exchange and Culture, Fukui Prefectural Government） 3-17-1 Oote Fukui-city, Fukui prefecture 910-8580 Japan E-mail info@zen-air.org Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/zen_air_2023/ |
Facility information
Studio informationAvailable
The shed and outhouse of the residence 1 can be used as a production site.
The garage of the residence 2 also can be used as a production site (small roof leak).
AccommodationsAvailable
Residence 1:
Ekimae Shukusha ZEN (Guest house)
Guest house in a “Fukui traditional private house”, located right in front of Echizen Railway Eiheiji-guchi Station.
Shared Kitchen shower room and toilet;
The shed and outhouse can be used as a production site.
https://www.sharedhousezen.com
Residence 2:
A town house (approximately a 5-minute walk away from the head temple of Eiheiji.)
The first floor has a garage space for 2 cars; the second floor has a living space with a bath, toilet, kitchen (stove w/3 burners), refrigerator, washing machine, A/C, heater, vacuum cleaner, hair dryer and usable Wi-Fi.
Presentation spaceAvailable
To be decided after consulting with artists.
Location
Residence 1:
Ekimae Shukusha ZEN (Guest house)
By car:
Take the Hokuriku Expressway Fukui Kita JCT Gate to National Route 416 heading towards Katsuyama city for approximately 10 minutes 5 km
Take the Chubu Jukan Expressway Eiheiji Sando IC Gate to National Route 364 heading towards Sakai city for approximately 5 minutes 2 km
By public transport:
JR Fukui Station - Echizen Railway Katsuyama Eiheiji Line Aboard at Fukui station = (Approx. 25 minutes)= Alight at Eiheiji Guchi Station - Residence
Residence 2:
A town house (approximately a 5-minute walk away from the head temple of Eiheiji.)
By car:
Take the Chubu Jukan Expressway Eiheiji IC Gate to National Route 364 heading towards the Eiheiji main temple for approximately 10 minutes 6.5 km
By public transport:
JR Fukui Station - Echizen Railway Katsuyama Eiheiji Line Aboard at Fukui station = (Approx. 25 minutes)= Alight at Eiheiji Guchi Station - Transfer to Keifuku Bus Eiheji Line= (Approx. 20 minutes)= Depart at Eiheji Bus Station - Walk for 5 minutes - Residence
Open calls
Currently there is no program available for application.