Kobe Art Village Center
Epicenter of
Kobe’s culture and creativity
For years, Shinkaichi has flourished as Kobe’s preeminent entertainment district, offering a wide range of artistic forms, from taishu engeki to films, and has contributed to the development of Kobe’s urban culture. In 1996, we opened the Kobe Art Village Center to further reenergize the town of Shinkaichi through the arts.
Laboratory for young artists
We are committed to nurturing emerging artists to create a town that embraces arts and creativity and stands by its artists. We work with emerging artists in various disciplines — theater, dance, visual arts, filmmaking, and music — to explore experimental and future-oriented art.
Confluence of artistic community
We work closely with local people to revitalize Shinkaichi, an old town with warm and friendly atmosphere attracting people of all ages and backgrounds. Making use of Shinkaichi’s attractiveness, we are actively involved in community cultural projects, such as Shinkaichi Music Street and Shinkaichi Film Festival, in order to generate excitement in the town. We also provide opportunities to make arts accessible for all people.
A town embracing the arts
We look forward to welcoming you to Shinkaichi’s home for creativity, KAVC.
Rental Space
Our facilities are available for variety of purposes, including stage presentations, art exhibitions, music or dance practices, and meetings. A pre-visit is recommended for the first-time users. (Reservation required) Please check descriptions of each facility for more information.
2F KAVC Hall
An auditorium accommodating approximately 200 seats is suitable for theatrical, dance, and music performances and lectures. With a base stage and retractable seating, it enables reconfigurations of the space freely*.
* Fees and a pre-meeting are required to use stage equipment and accessory fixtures.
* Fees and a pre-meeting are required to use stage equipment and accessory fixtures.
size: Parquet 303㎡
seating capacity: roll-back chair 144; stacking chair 88
seating capacity: roll-back chair 144; stacking chair 88
B1F KAVC Theatre
Equipped with a 35 mm film projector and a video projector*, it is a perfect space for showing films.
* Fees and a pre-meeting are required for renting.
* Fees and a pre-meeting are required for renting.
size: Parquet 129㎡
seating capacity: stacking chair 94
seating capacity: stacking chair 94
1F Gallery
Our gallery space is for solo and group exhibitions displaying two- and three-dimensional artworks. Furnished with movable panels, its space layout could be arranged freely. Located nearest the main entrance, it is full of openness and accessible to every visitor.
size: 148㎡ (Full-space); 74㎡ (Half-space)
4F Rehearsal Room
Our rehearsal rooms, with mirrors on three walls and sprung floor, are suitable for physical activities such as dance and acting. No outside shoes allowed. When it is used for practices, it will be charged at 60% of the regular rate.
[Rehearsal Room 1] size: 120㎡ capacity: 60 people
[Rehearsal Room 2] size: 189㎡ capacity: 90 people
[Rehearsal Room 2] size: 189㎡ capacity: 90 people
B1F Studios
Our sound proof music studios are ideal for music practices.
[Studio 1] size 58㎡ capacity: 15 people
[Studio 2] size 46㎡ capacity: 12 people
[Studio 3] size 53㎡ capacity: 15 people
[Studio 2] size 46㎡ capacity: 12 people
[Studio 3] size 53㎡ capacity: 15 people
3F Atelier KAVC
Our workshop for screen printing opens several days a month (13:30 through 17:00) and accommodates up to 4 persons for shared use. Please inquire for further information.
3F Conference Rooms
Each meeting room accommodates approximately 20 people. Furnished with tables, chairs, and a white-board, its space layout could be rearranged freely.
[Conference room 1] size: 72㎡ capacity: 24 people
[Conference room 2] size: 54㎡ capacity: 20 people
[Conference room 2] size: 54㎡ capacity: 20 people
Contact
Kobe Art Village Center (KAVC)
5-3-14 Shinkaichi, Hyogo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo 652-0811
TEL : 078-512-5500 FAX : 078-512-5356
Open hours 10:00 – 22:00
Closed Tuesdays (if any national holiday falls on Tuesday, it is closed on the following day.)
New Year holidays (Dec. 28 through Jun. 4)
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