Purpose of the program  This program supports the ceramic and glass artists from all over 
the world in order to exchange ideas with local artists, which will bring new different perspectives to Seto city with more than 1000 years ceramic history. This program also intends to encourage Seto citizens to encounter different forms of artistic expression 
through the art and cultural activities. We welcome the artists who have a strong desire to
build new rapport with Seto citizens.

Supports offered by The Program
Round trip transportation fee to Seto ※ Refer to Note for the upper limit
・Accommodation during the stay. (Apt. Individual room with shower and mini kitchen)
・Space for production of work in Seto Ceramics and Glass Art Center.
・Expenses of materials and firing fee ※ Refer to Note for the upper limit
・Allowance of daily living 800yen/day 
 
2．Qualification and number of selectees
・4 Ceramic / Glass artists, no limitation on age and nationality 
・Artists who understand the purpose of the program and are able to stay in Seto for 
  more than 3/4(75%) of the designated period of time.
・Applicants who are able to communicate in English.
・Applicants must pay their own living expenses(other than accommodation).
・Applicants must be in good health condition.
・Applicants who agree to the conditions below.
  

4．How to apply
　Complete the Application Form and send it to the office by February 28, 2007. Attach 
   any documents that will help us understand your activities (pictorial records, pamphlets,
   catalogues, transparencies, etc) 
   Please understand that the items you submit will not be returned.

5．Selection of applicants
 The office will select applicants. The result will be given to all the applicants in April 2007. 

6．Note:
 ○Program participants must not postpone the period of your stay. 
 ○Program participants have to arrange by themselves the delivery of materials needed 
    for production of works and other activities of the program.
 ○ Program participants have to arrange for the air ticket. The Program will bear economy
   class airfare of your round-trip from the airport closest to your residence to the Centrair 
  (Central Japan Int’l Airport). The reimbursement will be done during the program after 
   your submitting the receipt of the airfare to the office. It will be calculated based on the 
   rate of the first day of the program. 
Upper limit from Japan 50,000yen Upper limit from abroad 200,000yen
　The program will not cover your travel insurance. 
 ○The office staff will provide transportation from/to the airport at your arrival and departure. 
 ○The office will bear the production charge (material fee, fuel fee, etc. necessary for   
    production) up to 100,000yen. The office will purchase them.
 ○Program participants have to prepare your own accident insurance by yourself. Submit 
   the copy of the insurance paper to the office by 1month before the program starts.

7.Studio Facilities: Seto Ceramics and Glass Art Center 
・Size of the studio is about 50 sq.m and you will be asked to share the lab with 2 or 3 
  other artists.
・Equipment is shared with the trainees working at the lab.
・The Center is open from 10:00 ~ 18:00, closed on Tuesdays.
・An assistant will be available if necessary (advance consultation required)
・Equipment available to use at the Center is as follows:

<<Ceramic Studio>>
 Gas kiln (2 cu.m & 0.5 cu.m) with shuttle style automatic controller: 1 unit per each size,
 Electric kiln (10kW) with automatic controller:　2 units (1 of them is shared with the glass   
 studio), 
 Electric kiln (15kW) with automatic controller: 1 unit (shared with the glass studio), 
 Electrical wheel for throwing, Electrical wheel for making plaster mold, Vacuum pug mill, 
 Pug mill Pot mill, Automatic mortar, Plaster vacuum pug mill, Glaze spray booth, 
 Spray compressor, Glaze mixer

<<Glass Studio>>
 Glass dissolving furnace (closed pot) 1 unit, Glory hall: 3 units, 
 Annealing oven(10 kW): 1 unit, Electric kiln, Pick up oven (8kw), Garage, Pipe warmer,   
 Pipe cooler, Bench, Sand blaster,  Diamond grinder, Flat disk grinder, 
 Two-spindle grinder,  Trim saw, Water sander,  
 Electric kiln (10kW, 15kW) with automatic controller: 1 unit each  
 (shared with the ceramic studio).


For Applications and Inquiries
Office: Seto City Cultural Promotion Foundation
Contact Person: Yayoi AOYAMA
Address: 113-3 Nishiibara, Seto, Aichi, 489-0884, Japan
TEL +81-561-84-1093 　FAX +81-561-85-0415 
E-mail air@city.seto.lg.jp
URL http://www.city.seto.aichi.jp/setomono/air/e/

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