ARCUS Project is accepting applications for the Research Winter 2027 short-term residency program, open to practitioners and professionals in art and other cultural fields, including artists, curators, researchers, university educators, or writers.
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.
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.
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 members
Please read the program guidelines on the official website carefully before applying.
About ARCUS Project
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.
ARCUS Research Winter 2027 – Program Fee
The program fee is JPY400,000.
The fee includes studio space, accommodation, and basic consultation and orientation at the beginning of the residency program.
Since 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.