Chino Base Air

CHINO BASE AIR is an artist residency and creative retreat located in rural Shiga, Japan, at the foot of Mt. Hiei, one of the most historically spiritual places in Japan. Residents stay in a renovated traditional Japanese farmhouse while becoming part of a small community of artists, craftspeople, and local residents. The residency encourages research, experimentation, slow creation, and quiet retreat in a rural environment. During the residency, residents may use Lumen Field Gallery on the first floor as a shared studio space. The gallery is a newly renovated white-walled space that preserves the original wooden beams of the traditional farmhouse architecture. Toward the end of the residency, residents may also host an informal open studio presentation in the space. As an optional add-on, residents may present exhibitions, talks, screenings, workshops, or events at a partner gallery in central Kyoto. Basic interpretation and translation support are available to help residents connect with local culture and artisans.