We are pleased to announce the open call for ARCUS Research Summer 2026.
(The open call for the winter period will be announced around spring 2026)

ARCUS Research is a self-directed residency program offering uninterrupted time and a contemplative environment for creative experimentation, in-depth fieldwork, and research.

The program welcomes not only artists but also curators, researchers, writers, and other practitioners in the cultural field to engage in creative discourses and activities. Located just an hour from Tokyo and near Mt. Tsukuba, ARCUS Research provides a tranquil setting and workspace where participants can reflect and deepen their creative process.

The program offers two residency periods (one month and two months) running from May through July. Please review the application guidelines carefully and apply for the period that best suits your project.

APPLICATION GUIDELINE
https://www.arcus-project.com/en/open-call/

DURATION
One-month residency: 1 to 2 participants for each period
May 28 – June 26, 2026
July 2 – July 31, 2026

Two-month residency: 1 to 2 participants
May 28 – July 31, 2026

ELIGIBILITY
The applicant must:
-be a practitioner or other professional in a cultural and art-related field, including an artist, curator, researcher, or writer.
-not be enrolled at an educational institution during the program period unless a PhD program.
-have English-language ability proficient enough to communicate with staff.

PROGRAM FEE (Paid by participants)
One-month residency: JPY270,000
Two-month residency: JPY520,000
(tax included)

*The program fee includes studio space, accommodation, and basic consultation and orientation at the beginning of the residency program. Additional support such as interpretation, translation, and coordination for research or a project is available for a fee.

FUNDING
This is a self-funded residency program. If participants apply for grants from institutions, government agencies, universities in their country/province of origin, ARCUS Project will provide the acceptance letter for grant application once you are selected for the program.

DEADLINE
December 8th, 2025 by 23:59:59 (JST)

PAST PARTICIPANTS
https://www.arcus-project.com/en/residence-program/arcus-research/

ARCUS Studio, 2418 Itatoi, Moriya, Ibaraki, 302-0101 Japan, Tel : +81(0)297 46 2600
www.arcus-project.com