Image courtesy the Beppu Project
Kashima Beppu Artist in Residence Program
organised by Beppu Project
Theme:
FANTASTIC, MAGIC, WONDERFUL BEPPU!
When:
Period 1: 1 September 1 – 31 October 2014
Period 2: 1 November –20 December 2014
(The dates of residence are flexible, but the residence must be a minimum of 30 days.)
Deadline: 29 July 2014 (Before midnight, Japan time)
On the theme “FANTASTIC, MAGIC, WONDERFUL BEPPU!”, Beppu Project is inviting artists to create large-scale outdoor artworks on the walls of Beppu. Beppu, located on Kyushu Island in Japan, is a curious city and possesses many facets. Beppu is the second largest thermal city in the world. The city once knew a glamorous time and knew great fame with crowed shopping streets, animated life in bars, restaurants, hundreds of movie theaters, and a large flux of visitors disembarking from the ferry. Nowadays, the city has changed but still offers vibrant memories. Coming to Beppu is like taking part to a treasure hunt to find hidden gems and encounter numerous mysteries. So, following this invocation-like theme: “FANTASTIC, MAGIC, WONDERFUL BEPPU!”, artists will lift the veil on new artworks created in this unique place and enriching Beppu’s majestic treasures. Continue reading “Opportunities: Last call for Kashima Beppu Artist in Residence Program in Beppu city, Japan”