ARCUS Research Summer (one or two months)
ARCUS Research Winter (one month)
ARCUS Research Short (two weeks) ー NEW!

We are excited to announce that ARCUS Research now offers three residency terms, including the new ARCUS Research Short, a two-week program.

ARCUS Research is a self-directed residency program that offers an uninterrupted time and contemplative environment for creative experimentation, in-depth fieldwork, and research. The program enables not only artists but also curators, researchers, writers, and practitioners in the cultural field to engage in creative discourses and activities. Located an hour from Tokyo and close to Mt. Tsukuba, ARCUS Research provides a calm environment and working space where participants can reflect and unwind the creative process.

// DURATION //
Summer 1: June 6 ー July 5, 2025 (one-month residency)
Summer 2: July 10 ー August 8, 2025 (one-month residency)
Summer 3: June 6 ー August 8, 2025 (two-month residency)
Winter: January 15 ー February 13, 2026 (one-month residency)
Short: December 5 ー 19, 2025 (two-week residency)

// 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: JPY500,000
Two week residency: JPY150,000

*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, or universities in their country/province, ARCUS Project will provide the acceptance letter for grant application once they are selected for the program.

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

// DEADLINE //
Summer 1, 2, 3: December 1st, 2024 by 23:59:59 (JST)
Winter and Short: February 1st, 2025 by 23:59:59 (JST)

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