Arcus Research Winter Residency Call

Arcus is currently accepting applications for Arcus Research Winter 2025.

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 in 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.

The application deadline is June 25, 2024.

Duration
One-month residency: 3 participants
January 16 - February 14, 2025

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
(tax included)

*The program fee includes studio space, accommodation, and basic consultation and orientation at the beginning of the residency program. A bicycle is provided. 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, universities in their country/province of origin, Arcus Project will provide the acceptance letter for grant application once you are selected for the program.

Application guideline
https://www.arcus-project.com/en/open-call/

Past participants
https://www.arcus-project.com/en/residence-program/arcus-research/