ARCUS 2023 IBARAKI

ARCUS Project is a self-funded programme that offers 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. The programme provides participants from around the world with valuable time and space to reflect, unwind and nurture the creative process.

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 allows participants to come into contact with the contemporary art scene and leading research institutions, as well as devote themselves to their creative endeavours in a calm environment.,

Over the last 29 years, 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 former public school in Moriya City, Ibaraki, ARCUS Project is the most comprehensive and oldest international contemporary artist-in-residence program in Japan. By utilizing our extensive experiences and resources, ARCUS provides an unparalleled environment for supporting artistic experimentation and research for participants at all stages in their careers.

One-month residency: 1 or 2 participants for each period:

• Friday, June 9‒Saturday, July 8, 2023
• Tuesday, July 11‒Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Two-month residency: 1 or 2 participants:

• Friday, June 9‒Wednesday, August 9, 2023

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 programme.

• Download and fill out the application form
• Two references: 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 (max. 800 words) that describes the intended focus of your residency. Proposals may include specific projects to develop or complete (e.g., publication, book, artwork, etc.) or to research a particular topic, in advance of writing or creating a work of art.
• Work samples: These should include 5 works with a caption (title, date, medium, and dimensions/duration for each work) and a brief description (50 words) 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

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.
• be in a state of good health and able to carry out daily activities on their own.
• have English-language ability proficient enough to communicate with staff.

Applications must be submitted by email no later than Friday, January 20th, 2023, by 23:59:59 (JST). Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. They cannot accept applications via fax or postal mail.