ARCUS Research Summer 2027
Features
Studio spaceAvailable
AccommodationAvailable
Presentation spaces (gallery, hall)Not available
Travel supportNot available
Accommodation subsidy / Accommodation providedNot available
Production budgetNot available
Program CoodinatorAvailable
Technical staffNot available
Art genresVisual arts/ Fine arts , Craft / Applied arts , Film / Video , Others
RegionsKanto
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| Application period | Oct. 20, 2026 (Tue.) - Dec. 16, 2026 (Wed.) |
| Description | ARCUS Research is a short-term and self-funded program that offers an uninterrupted time and contemplative environment for creative experimentation, in-depth fieldwork, and research for practitioners and professionals in art and other cultural fields, including artists, curators, researchers, university educators, or writers. Located around an hour from Tokyo and a half hour from Tsukuba City, known for hosting one of the largest accumulations of science and technology institutes in the world, ARCUS Research allows participants to come into contact with the contemporary art scene and leading research institutions, as well as devote themselves to their creative endeavors in a calm environment. The program provides participants from around the world with valuable time and space to reflect, unwind, and nurture the creative process. Since 1994, ARCUS Project has supported promising artists who engage in creative activities across the world, offering time, space, and a vibrant community to promote exchange through residencies and public programs. Located in a public school in Moriya City, Ibaraki, ARCUS Project is the most comprehensive and the oldest international contemporary artist-in-residence program in Japan. By utilizing our extensive experiences and resources, ARCUS Project provides an unparalleled environment for supporting artistic experimentations and research for participants at all stages in their careers. |
| Residency location | ARCUS Project, Koya Elementary School Building C, 2nd Floor 1342 Koya, Moriya, Ibaraki 302-0125, Japan |
| Residency period | One-month residency: 1 to 3 participants on each duration - June 3‒ July 2, 2027 - July 7 ‒ August 5, 2027 Two-month residency: 1 to 3 participants - June 3 ‒ August 5, 2027 |
| Qualification | 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 members. |
| Pay by artists / Support for artists | PROGRAM FEE [Paid by participants] One-month residency: JPY270,000 Two-month residency: JPY520,000 The fee includes studio space, accommodation, orientation at the beginning of the residency program. As an option activity, participants are invited to the “Show & Tell” salon to present their work and share projects with the local community at the end of the residency. Additional support such as interpretation, translation, and coordination for research or a project is available for a fee. Please refer to the price list. https://www.arcus-project.com/assets/dl/en/ARCUSResearch_option.pdf The participants are required to cover transportation, meals, insurance (accident, health, liability, etc.), work expenses, and other living expenses during their stay. - 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. |
| Selection process | - The screening process will be conducted by the ARCUS Project Selection Committee. - Applicants may be required to provide additional application materials and a video interview. - Unless otherwise noted, applicants will be notified via email of the result of their application by the middle of February 2027. - Please be aware that we cannot respond to individual inquiries concerning the selection process. |
| Contact | Please use the contact form on the ARCUS Project website: http://www.arcus-project.com/en/contact/ Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and national holidays. Closed on Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday. Any inquiries sent when ARCUS Studio is closed will be answered the next working day. Please be aware that we cannot respond to inquiries received after the application period has finished. |