Art Space Shimura will open in October 2020 as a venue for the next generation of artists and brands to present their work. It will be operated by Atelier Shimura, a dyeing and weaving brand that inherits the spirit of dyeing and weaving artist Fukumi Shimura.

The shop is conveniently located on the second floor of the Kotobuki Building in Shijo Kawaramachi, a building that attracts fashion-conscious people, including the fashion brand Mina Perhonen, Hobonichi Tobichi Kyoto, and the bookstore Merry-Go-Round.

We hope to build a new era together with those who are looking to work in the field of crafts.

Atelier Shimura Representative Masashi Shimura

Art Space Shimura

Usage period, time and fees ◎ Usage period: In principle, one session will be five days (Friday to Tuesday ).
*Delivery on Thursday, removal on Tuesday ◎Usage hours: 12:00 to 18:00

5 days: 50,000 yen (excluding tax) * 10,000 yen / day

◎About selling artworks Our art space does not charge any sales fees. However, if you use Atelier Shimura's payment service, a set fee (10%) will be charged.

Art Space Terms of Use

Article 1 Purpose of Use

Our art space is available for rent for the purpose of exhibiting and selling various crafts and fine arts .

Article 2 Usage Procedures

If you would like to use the space, please fill out the application form (online) and apply in accordance with the terms and conditions of use of our art space.

When applying, you will be asked to submit a resume and information about your work and products .
Please note that the selection will be made based on the content.

Article 3 Period of Use

The session will last for five days (Friday to Tuesday) .

Article 4 Usage Fees

The usage fee is 50,000 yen (excluding tax) for 5 days. There is no sales commission at our art space. However, if you use Atelier Shimura's payment service, we will charge you 10 % of your sales.

Please pay approximately half the amount as a deposit when you make your reservation, and the remaining amount by the day before the event. Please note that if the deposit is not paid, your reservation will not be considered.
Please note that in the event of cancellation due to user convenience, the reservation deposit will not be refunded regardless of the circumstances.

Article 5 Usage Time

The hours of operation are from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
If your exhibit is being removed on the last day ( Tuesday ), please decide your exhibition time so that removal is completed by 7pm .

Article 6 Carrying In and Carrying Out

Delivery will begin at 1 p.m. on Thursday, the day before the event.
Please complete removal by 7pm on the last Tuesday of the event .

Article 7: Invitations, etc.

The cost of printing and shipping invitations, posters, exhibit catalogues, etc. must be borne by the User.
If you would like to have invitations sent to customers of our art space, please let us know. We will be happy to discuss this.

Article 8 Usage Management

We will take great care to preserve the artworks during the exhibition, but please note that the gallery cannot be held responsible for any damage to the artworks caused by vandalism, fire, theft, unforeseen accidents, disasters, etc.

Article 9 Venue Setup

Use for purposes other than those intended, subleasing, or transfer is prohibited.
If any damage is caused to the gallery or inside the gallery, you will be required to pay the actual cost of the loss (nails and tape are prohibited).
Drinking and parties are not permitted in the venue. Please prepare guest books, writing implements, tea for guests, etc. Receptions are available upon request.

Article 10 Other

If there are significant changes to the presentation plan or violations of the terms of use during the event, we may refuse or cancel use. In such cases, the reservation fee or usage fee will not be refunded.