Abstract
This study aims at analyzing artists' factors of migration and their evaluation of residential circumstances. The questionnaire survy was conducted in 2001, 2002 over Japan, and 253 respondents were collected. The investgation clarified that 1) the artists attach importance on wealthy nature and tranquility for migaration whereas a little differences are found between art fields such as paint, ceramic art and wood craft. 2) The artists are basically satisfied with the circumstances for residence, art activities and neighborhood human relationships. However, some artists are not satisfied in agriculture/fishery villages because of too close human relationships. 3) he discrimination model of settle-down/transfer intentions was formulated successfully based on the respondents. The model demonstrates the factors for continuing their residences.
