京都芸術センターIn the former Meirin Elementary School the Kyoto Art Center was born.
Following the closing of the school - at the time the population of downtown Kyoto was dwindling, though that has changed dramatically in recent years - the buildings were renovated and the Art Center opened in 2005.
The facility hosts an artist in residence every year, has a large art library, spacious galleries and studios. There is also a pleasant cafe.
Its stated goal is to bring together fine artists and artists in other fields, and contribute as a whole to the art scene in the city. And indeed it has.
Painters, musicians, sculptors, and dancers are featured regularly in exhibits and workshops.
Information
546-2 Yamafushiyama-cho, Nakagyo-ku,
Kyoto 604-8156, Japan
TEL:+81-75-213-1000
FAX:+81-75-213-1004
Access
From the Shijo Karasuma intersection, walk or ride one block west along Karasuma (Citibank is on the south side of the street). At the first corner, turn right and head north on Muromachi Dori. One block up on the right.
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