In our Artist-in-Residence capacity, we host domestic and overseas artists, who conduct creative activities while staying in the facility. We open their creative process to the public in workshops. We also facilitate exchange projects which will inspire regional pride by rediscovering the attractions of nature, history and culture, with local cultural and artistic groups.

  
**Purpose of the Project**

The purpose of Artist in Residence project is to host and support artists etc. from domestic and overseas who conduct creative activities while residing at the Niigata City Center for Creative Arts and International Youth Exchange （YUI – PORT）, to create an environment where creative-rich human resources can easily gather, to transmit the charm of Niigata City to domestic and overseas, to inspire regional pride and affection by rediscovering the attractions of nature, history and culture of this region through the interaction of citizens and artists etc.

  
**Features of the Program**

YUI – PORT is a refurbished former junior high school facility. It is a complex facility to conduct two activities, “experience based activities for youth” and “cultural and artistic activities”. The location is near the central urban area of Niigata City and located in an environment facing the Sea of Japan and the pine forest. It is possible for artists etc. residing in the facility to conduct higher creative activities while being inspired by Niigata City's natural, historical and cultural charm. Artist etc. residing in the facility will open their creative process to the public and through workshops and research, it is possible to nurture relationships with citizens and youth and lead to diverse creative developments. Also, by artists etc. residing at the same time period interacting with each other, it leads to create new area by fusing different kind of fields.

Artist etc. and Designated Administrator shall carry out the program by concluding a contract which includes the following contents. The invitation is based on the principle that artists participate in the program by themselves. Their families and production assistants are not allowed to accompany or stay. It is possible for more than one person, such as a group, to apply, but in that case, the support will be for 1 person (1 room).

* Designated Administrator will pay **200,000 yen as a production cost** (material purchase cost, research expenses etc.) during residence.
* Designated Administrator will lend YUI - PORT's **tools** and furniture for free of charge during the program period.
* Designated Administrator will lend YUI – PORT's “**Workshop Gallery** (1 or 2)” for free of charge during the program period. However, in principle, there will be a charge for using other toll areas. In principle, artist etc. will do the cleaning. Also, after the completion of the production activity during the program period, artist etc. must return the used equipment and supplies to the designated administrator in the original state. \*"Workshop Gallery 1" and "Workshop Gallery 2" are located opposite each other in the same space and can be partitioned partially by movable walls.
* Designated Administrator will pay **2,800 yen per day as a residing expense** during the residence. (However, the maximum limit will be 89 nights and 90 days). However, expense will not be paid for days residing outside Niigata City for personal reasons such as traveling etc. The matter is the same in case of delay of arrival or returning home early.
* Designated administrator will lend the "**Artist Dormitory** (1 or 2)" and attached equipments as a place to stay for free of charge only during the program period. Artist etc., in principle need to bring necessary goods (bedding, toiletries, other consumables) for residence. Bedding goods are available for a fee, but if you want to use them, you must request one month in advance. \*Family members and production assistants are not allowed. Designated Administrator will bear the light, heat, and water expenses during residence. Artist etc. can access to the Internet with wireless LAN in the accessible area.
* Designated Administrator will pay the **round-trip public transportation expense from the airport** (or train station) nearest to the residence of the invited artist etc. to YUI - PORT in the range of the maximum limit amount.

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