Kyoto Art Center

[1] The center, a three-story reinforced-concrete building, occupies the site of the former Meirin Elementary School (founded by the people of Kyoto during the Meiji era).

It has a studio, gallery, auditorium, Japanese-style hall, free space, library, an information corner, Japanese-style tea room, the Maeda Coffee Meirin coffee shop, a common room and shops.

In 2008 the north, south and west wings, the gate and wall of the center were registered as one of the Tangible Cultural Properties of Japan.

In addition to Japanese contemporary arts programs, a number of international events occur at the center.

Since 2010, an international theater festival, the Kyoto Experiment has been held in late September and October.