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ARCUS Research Summer 2027

ARCUS Research Winter 2027
Deadline 2026.06.02
Results Available Date middle of July 2026
Website ARCUS Research Summer 2027 Website
More About Residency ARCUS Project
ARCUS Research Winter is a six-week residency 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. Please read the program guidelines carefully before applying.
Duration January 14 ‒ February 25, 2027（43 days）
Fields and Media Craft, Independent Curator, Other, Performance Art, Visual Art
Funding This is a self-funded residency program. If participants apply for grants from institutions, government agencies, or universities in their country/province of origin, ARCUS Project will provide the acceptance letter for the grant application once you are selected for the program.
Provided by Host A spacious and light-filled space facing southwest, a furnished studio-style apartment equipped with basic electric appliances, orientaion and an acceptance letter for grant application once you are selected for the program.
Costs JPY 400,000
How to Apply Submit application form, CV, a project proposal and work smaple. See details from our website https://www.arcus-project.com/en/open-call/
Selection Procedure 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 July 2026. Please be aware that we cannot respond to individual inquiries concerning the selection process.
Expected Outcome 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.
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