Warehouse TERRADA Hosting On-Site Creation and Exhibition Project in Collaboration with Four Kyoto Art Universities

(Tokyo, Japan) Warehouse TERRADA, in collaboration with four art universities in Kyoto (Kyoto City University of Arts, Kyoto University of the Arts, Kyoto Seika University, and Kyoto Saga University of Arts / Kyoto Saga Art College), is hosting “Unis in Unison 2025: Kyoto Rising Artists Project” – an on-site creation and exhibition project for emerging artists from these institutions. This project is implemented in collaboration with “Lightseeing Kyoto South,” an art project organized by Kyoto City.

The project venue, TERRADA ART STUDIO Kyoto, is a rental atelier located within walking distance of Kyoto Station. It provides an environment where artists can focus on their creation, with art storage and a communal space also located on the same floor.

For this project, 19 emerging artists from the four universities participate in approximately three-month on-site creation periods, divided into two terms. They create works and subsequently exhibit them publicly within their studio spaces. Warehouse TERRADA is providing TERRADA ART STUDIO Kyoto free of charge as a venue for creation and exhibition.

Securing studio space and creating exhibition opportunities are crucial challenges for young artists as they continue their activities. This project aims to enable artists in their early careers to continuously engage in creation and gain connections with visitors and art professionals, paving the way for their next steps. Additionally, during the exhibition period, the facility’s studio artists will also participate by opening their private ateliers, which are normally not open to the public.

– Project key

1) Providing a free environment for integrated creation and exhibition

Warehouse TERRADA is providing a private atelier to each participating artist, where they undertake approximately three months of on-site creation. Following this, their ateliers will be opened to host an exhibition for visitors.

2) An on-site creation and exhibition project of artists from universities that goes beyond university boundaries

This collaboration enables artists from four art universities in Kyoto to engage in on-site creation and showcase their works. The interactions between artists with diverse backgrounds foster new perspectives and broader artistic expressions.

3) Exhibition style showcasing the creative process

Artists will present their creations in the ateliers where they have pursued their creative work for approximately three months. Visitors can not only appreciate the finished pieces but also experience the trajectory of the artists’ continuous creative exploration within that very space.

4) Fostering connections between art and society

TERRADA ART STUDIO Kyoto is co-located with an art storage facility. This adjacent storage service is regularly visited by collectors and gallerists who utilize its services. Equipped with a communal space where studio artists and art professionals can gather, the studio functions as a hub for both creation and communication. Through this project, we aim to provide young artists with a vital platform for connecting with society.

Images

View of an artist’s creation

Interaction with art enthusiasts and artists

Event at the communal space

[Project overview]

Schedule and participating artists

First term

Creation period: August 25th (Mon) – November 6th (Thu), 2025

Exhibition period: November 7th (Fri) – November 16th (Sun), 2025 * For invited guests only on November 14th (Fri)

Participating artists (In Japanese alphabetical order): Hana Otani, Yumi Kitamura, Tomoha Takeda, Hazuki Tachibana, Ayano Nishida, Thea Larsen Nilsen, Haru Matsuura, Satoko Matono, and Mizuho Yamabuchi

Second term

Creation period: December 1st (Sun), 2025 – February 12th (Thu), 2026

Exhibition period: February 13th (Fri) – February 19th (Thu), 2026

Participating artists (In Japanese alphabetical order): Sae Ishizuka, Misuzu Kosaka, Yuejing Xie, Jeon Ga Heun, Sakina Tonomura, Momo Nakagawa, Shino Masuoka, Ririka Miki, Hinano Miyaji, and Misako Yamada

For details of the participating artists, please see the following website.

Special site: http://unis-in-unison.com (Japanese)

Exhibit Overview

Title: Unis in Unison 2025: Kyoto Rising Artists Project

Period:

First Term: November 7th (Fri) – November 16th (Sun), 2025 * For invited guests only on November 14th (Fri)

Second Term: February 13th (Fri) – February 19th (Thu), 2026

Opening Hours: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Admission until 5:30 PM) * Open every day during the exhibition

Admission: Free

Organizer: Warehouse TERRADA

Cooperation: Kyoto City University of Arts, Kyoto University of the Arts, Kyoto Seika University, and Kyoto Saga University of Arts / Kyoto Saga Art College

Operation: Fujiwara Haneda LLC

Venue: TERRADA ART STUDIO Kyoto

6th Floor, Building-A, Kyoto City University of Arts, 57-1 Shimono-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8206, Japan

[About Lightseeing Kyoto South]

Lightseeing Kyoto South is a touring art event organized by Kyoto City. It is part of a broader initiative to foster community development through culture and the arts, aiming to establish a new symbol zone for “Kyoto, City of Culture and the Arts” in the eastern and southeastern areas of Kyoto Station. Various facilities in the area will serve as venues for exhibitions and workshops by young artists and curators active in Kyoto.

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightseeing_kyoto_south

Kyoto City Website: https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/sogo/page/0000344012.html (Japanese)

[About TERRADA ART STUDIO Kyoto]

TERRADA ART STUDIO Kyoto is an atelier facility for artists creating in Kyoto. It is conveniently located within walking distance of Kyoto Station, offering excellent accessibility from both within Japan and overseas. The facility features a total of 31 creation spaces, including private rooms and partitioned studios, providing an environment where each artist can focus on their creation at their own pace. Its communal space facilitates interaction among studio artists and provides opportunities for encounters with collectors and art professionals.

[Creation Support and Area Collaboration in Kyoto]

Warehouse TERRADA, established in 1950 and based in Tennoz, Tokyo, has been involved in the art storage business since the 1970s and has also engaged in community development through art in collaboration with local communities since the 1980s. In recent years, we have expanded our initiatives to include the operation of ateliers, a museum, and gallery complexes utilizing warehouse spaces, as well as hosting collaborative events in conjunction with international art fairs. Furthermore, we are committed to supporting artists’ careers by organizing awards for emerging artists and operating a gallery cafe that showcases and sells works by up-and-coming artists.

Currently, we have established Kyoto as a new base, and are working to create an environment where artists can continuously engage in production and presentation. Kyoto, home to numerous art universities and a flourishing artist community, is a region where tradition and creativity thrive. The culture and aesthetic sensibilities nurtured over its long history provide a fertile ground for artistic creation.

Going forward, we will continue to collaborate with universities, research institutions, and local communities, striving to play a part in supporting creative activities. This commitment aims to both support artists who will shape the future of culture and contribute to the revitalization of Japan’s art market.

[About Warehouse TERRADA]

Established in 1950 and located in Tennoz, Tokyo, Warehouse TERRADA has developed dedicated storage services for highly specialized items such as artworks, wine, media, and confidential documents. In particular, the art storage service, first launched in 1975, has expanded into artwork restoration, transportation, exhibitions, and other related solutions, all available in one-stop. In 2014, we began operating a bonded warehouse for artworks. In 2022, we launched a new space that functions as a permanent gallery venue allowing for viewings, storage, and more under bonded conditions, aiming to further invigorate art distribution. We also operate art studios available for rent and host the TERRADA ART AWARD, supporting emerging artists. These initiatives earned us the Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award in 2018. In recent years, Warehouse TERRADA has opened several facilities that promote art and culture, including the museum of contemporary art and architecture WHAT MUSEUM, art gallery cafe WHAT CAFE, art materials lab PIGMENT TOKYO and TERRADA ART COMPLEX, one of Japan’s largest gallery complexes. Through these broad-ranging art industry operations, and as a leading company in the Japanese art world, we provide services that contribute to revitalizing the art market and developing Tennoz into the world’s most exciting art capital.