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.

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ARCUS Project’s artist-in-residence program provides opportunities for emerging artists in the field of contemporary art to cultivate their artistic creativity and vision. The program particularly emphasizes research-based practices and presents the initial results of these processes at open studios. A 90 days (30 August — 27 November, 2024) artist-in-residency program in Moriya, Ibaraki, Japan. The participants receive stipends (567,000 JPY) for living and work expenses. A studio, accommodation, round-trip airfare, and staff support are provided.

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ARCUS Project’s artist-in-residence program provides opportunities for emerging artists in the field of contemporary art to cultivate their artistic creativity and vision. The program particularly emphasizes research-based practices and presents the initial results of these processes at open studios. A 100 days artist-in-residency program in Ibaraki, Japan. The participants receive stipends (630,000 JPY), airfare, a private studio, an apartment, etc.

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ARCUS Studio is pleased to inform you that the call for the artists-in-residence program of ARCUS Project 2012 IBARAKI has been opened! Research projects can now be submitted from all interested artists. The program is open for emerging artist worldwide, engaged in contemporary visual arts or other related fields. The 2012 artists-in-residence program is scheduled for end of August through November 2012.

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ARCUS Studio is pleased to inform that the call for the Artists-in-residence program of ARCUS Project 2011 IBARAKI has been opened. Artist-in-residence program of ARCUS Project which aims to support the artistic activities of emerging artists was launched in 1995 by Ibaraki Prefectural Government as its main organizer. In its 16 years history, ARCUS has invited 77 artists from 25 countries / regions, and supported their artistic projects and researches during the residence. A number of previous residency artists are now known as cutting-edge artists in international art scene. Since the year 2010, ARCUS artist-in-residence program has focused more on the “process” of activities.

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In artist-in-residence program, ARCUS Project invites the artists from all over the world through the public selection. ARCUS promotes each artist’s activities by providing with the studio space and financial support. It also gives the artists the opportunities to interact with the local community. Through the exhibitions and arts projects, ARCUS aims to be one of the places which produce the cutting-edge arts. A number of emerging artists and curators get together and experiment various projects. ARCUS also offers the programs which contribute to the vitalization of the local community by connecting the arts and community through workshops, lecture series and volunteer activities.

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