Urban development in harmony with nature. Inter-regional exchange base where young and old can creatively contribute to future development.

Cultural and Artistic Activities

In our Artist-in-Residence project, we host domestic and overseas artists, who conduct creative activities while staying at the facility.
We open their creative process to the public in workshops. We also facilitate activities which will inspire regional pride by exploring the unique attractions of Niigata City with local cultural and artistic groups, it’ s nature, history and culture.

New Creative Arena

Through the interaction of citizens, old and young,
with Artists-in-Residence, a creative arena will be born.
Niigata City, which celebrates the 150th anniversary of the opening of the port, will become a hub of cultural and creative activity.

upper left:“STONE HORN” Hiroki Aoki’s art work
Upper right:"Sanbaishi Kagura"
under:YUI-PORT” and surroundings

Water and Land as the theme of a new cultural and creative arena in Niigata City

Located in the sand dunes facing the Sea of Japan, our facility is also near the city center.
The landscape of our facility symbolises Niigata City. Learn about its geographical features, people’s past livelihoods and culture, and envision a rich future.

What is Artist-in-Residence

Artists are invited to stay in the area for a certain period of time and create art works and conduct accompanying research activities.

Stay artists
Artist postings

Facility

Fully equipped environment where the artist can concentrate on creative activities.
A dormitory which can be used as a living space. A workshop gallery which can be partitioned.

Annual Report

Annual report summarizing the cultural and artistic activities project.

Annual Report 2018
Annual Report 2019
Annual Report 2020
Annual Report 2021
Annual Report 2022
Annual Report 2023
Annual Report 2024

Exchange, Connect, Expand

Residential Port for Art and Youth Activities

Cultural and Artistic Activities

New Creative Arena

Through the interaction of citizens, old and young,
with Artists-in-Residence, a creative arena will be born.
Niigata City, which celebrates the 150th anniversary of the opening of the port, will become a hub of cultural and creative activity.

Water and Land as the theme of a new cultural and creative arena in Niigata City

Located in the sand dunes facing the Sea of Japan, our facility is also near the city center.
The landscape of our facility symbolises Niigata City. Learn about its geographical features, people’s past livelihoods and culture, and envision a rich future.

What is Artist-in-Residence

Artists are invited to stay in the area for a certain period of time and create art works and conduct accompanying research activities.

Facility

Fully equipped environment where the artist can concentrate on creative activities.
A dormitory which can be used as a living space. A workshop gallery which can be partitioned.

Annual Report

Cultural and Artistic Activities

New Creative Arena

Through the interaction of citizens, old and young, with Artists-in-Residence, a creative arena will be born. Niigata City, which celebrates the 150th anniversary of the opening of the port, will become a hub of cultural and creative activity.

Water and Land as the theme of a new cultural and creative arena in Niigata City

Located in the sand dunes facing the Sea of Japan, our facility is also near the city center. The landscape of our facility symbolises Niigata City. Learn about its geographical features, people’s past livelihoods and culture, and envision a rich future.

What is Artist-in-Residence

Artists are invited to stay in the area for a certain period of time and create art works and conduct accompanying research activities.

Facility

Fully equipped environment where the artist can concentrate on creative activities. A dormitory which can be used as a living space. A workshop gallery which can be partitioned.

Annual Report

Through the interaction of citizens, old and young,
with Artists-in-Residence, a creative arena will be born.
Niigata City, which celebrates the 150th anniversary of the opening of the port, will become a hub of cultural and creative activity.

Located in the sand dunes facing the Sea of Japan, our facility is also near the city center.
The landscape of our facility symbolises Niigata City. Learn about its geographical features, people’s past livelihoods and culture, and envision a rich future.

Fully equipped environment where the artist can concentrate on creative activities.
A dormitory which can be used as a living space. A workshop gallery which can be partitioned.