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What Makes this event different?
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. 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 former 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.
Duration
One-month residency: 1 or 2 participants on each duration
May 28 ‒ June 26, 2026
July 2 ‒ July 31, 2026
Two-month residency: 1 or 2 participants
• May 28 ‒ July 31, 2026
Program Fee
One-month residency: JPY270,000 (paid by participants) Two-month residency: JPY520,000 (paid by participants)
PROGRAM FEE [Paid by participants]
The fee includes studio space, accommodation, and basic consultation and orientation at the beginning of the residency program. As an option activity, participants are invited to the “Show
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& Tell” salon to present their work and share projects with the local community at the end of the residency.
