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Kyoto Art Center was conceived and established as a place for encountering various genres of art, as well as for the creation of the new culture through the revitalization of tradition developed in the city over its long history. This encounter will also connect to technology and industry, and furthermore to the everyday life of citizens, to bring a real fertility to the city.

The activities of the Center will be divided into these three categories: (1) aid and support for young artists in whatever genre; (2) collecting and dispatching of information concerning art and culture by means of various kinds of media; (3) affording the chance for communication among the artists or between artists and citizens, especially by welcoming artists coming from in and out of the country as artists-in-residence.

By fulfilling these activities, the Center is aiming to be the laboratory of creation for urban culture in the new century.


Applications invited for use of studios
Kyoto Art Center is offering the use of various "studios" to rising young artists who wish to undertake creative activities and seek new avenues of artistic expression at the Center. Applications to use the studios are accepted twice per year. Studios are available for a maximum of three months at a time.

Venues for presentation of works
Kyoto Art Center is inviting applications to use the auditorium, Japanese-style hall, and multipurpose space for presentation of co-sponsored projects.

Kyoto Art Center Support Association
People wishing to stay in touch with the work of young artists in Kyoto and support activities of the art world are invited to join the Support Association.

Volunteer Staff
Kyoto Art Center is looking for volunteers who would like to support various artistic activities carried out at the Center. There is no required minimum number of days. The Center welcomes all people who are able to act on their own initiative.

Please contact Kyoto Art Center for more information.


Kyoto Municipal Subway, Karasuma Line to Shijo Station or Hankyu Railway, Kyoto Line to Karasuma Station or City Bus, to "Shijo-Karasuma" bus stop.Walk 5 minutes north from Exit No. 22 (Karasuma Dori) or 24 (Shijo Dori) on Muromachi Dori.
- Please note:there is no parking space at the Center.


[Days open / Hours open]
Days Closed Closed over the New Year
(December 28 - January 4).
The Center may be closed at other times
for maintenance, etc.
Hours Open
Galleries / Information Center / Library / Lounge:
10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
All other facilities:
10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.



Kyoto Art Center stands on the site of the former Meirin Elementary School, which was rebuilt in 1931. Design of Kyoto Art Center took into consideration the cultural value of the history of the school, the building facade, Japanese-style hall, auditorium, Japanese-style room, and other features. Renovations focused on creating an environment that would help stimulate unrestricted artistic activity, with emphasis on the maximum use of existing facilities.

1869 Meirin Elementary School opened.
1931 The school was rebuilt.
1993 Closure of the school.

604-8156 Kyoto City, Nakagyo-ku
Muromachi-dori Takoyakushi-sagaru Yamafushiyama-cho 546-2 Kyoto Art Center
TEL 075-213-1000 FAX 075-213-1004
E-mail kacinfo@kac.or.jp
http://www.kac.or.jp