ARCUS Research Short-term residency program in Summer 2027 and Winter 2028

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ARCUS Research Short-term residency program in Summer 2027 and Winter 2028

Deadline	2026.12.16
Results Available Date	Unless otherwise noted, applicants will be notified via email of the result of their application by the middle of February 2027.
Website	ARCUS Research Short-term residency program in Summer 2027 and Winter 2028 Official Website
More About Residency	ARCUS Project

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 fromTokyo 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-inresidence 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.

Duration	Summer: -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 Winter: • January 14 ‒ February 24, 2028 (3 participants)
Fields and Media	Comic, Community Development, Craft, Cultural Heritage, Independent Curator, Literature, Movie and Pop Music, Museum, Other, Performance Art, Visual Art
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.
Provided by Host	1. A private studio of approximately 64 square meters, equipped with internet access, basic tables and chairs, and a limited selection of basic tools. 2. A furnished apartment with basic household appliances, located approximately 10–15 minutes from the studio by bicycle. 3. An orientation at the beginning of the residency. 4. Optional participation in the “Show & Tell” event at the end of the residency. Studio access hours: Monday–Saturday, 9:00–19:00. Closed on Sundays.
Costs	One-month residency: JPY270,000 (paid by participants) Two-month residency: JPY520,000 (paid by participants) Six-week residency:JPY 400,000 (paid by participants) The participants are required to cover transportation, meals, insurance (accident, health, liability, etc.), work expenses, and other living expenses during their stay.
How to Apply	The following materials should be compiled in one PDF (A4 size) in a folder named “Last name_First name” (e.g., Smith_David) and compressed into a Zip file. The PDF file must not exceed 6 MB. Email the file to arcus@arcus-project.com with “2027 ARCUS Research Application” in the subject line. • Application form: Please download from the link and complete. https://www.arcus-project.com/assets/dl/en/2027_ARCUS_Research_EntryForm_EN.docx Two references (optional): please include their name, title, institution, and email. Short-listed candidates may be asked to provide letters from their references. • Curriculum vitae: max. 3 pages. • A project proposal (maximum 700 words) that describes the intended focus of your residency. Proposals may include specific projects to develop or complete (e.g., a 4 publication, book, artwork, etc.) or to research a particular topic, in advance of writing or creating a work of art. If you exceed the 700-word limit, it will not be considered for review. • Work samples: These should include 5 works with a caption (title, date, medium, and dimensions/duration for each work) and 100 words brief description of each work. If you wish to include video works with your application, please upload the files to a video hosting website such as YouTube and Vimeo, and then include the link(s) in your application. Applicants applying as writers who do not have visual samples may instead submit 2‒3 writing samples (maximum 700 words each).

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