ARCUS Research Winter 2025
Type
Residency
Category
Conceptual, Mixed Media, Video
Status
Archived
Deadline
June 25, 2024
Application Fee
Free
Host
ARCUS PROJECT
Location
Tokyo, Japan
ARCUS Research is a short-term 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, including artists, curators, researchers, university educators, or writers.
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.
PROGRAM PERIOD
One-month residency: January 16‒February 14, 2025
PROGRAM FEE [Paid by participants]: JPY270,000
STUDIO INFORMATION
Studio size: 67.5 m2 (9 m [W] × 7.5 m [D] × 3.3 m [H])
A spacious and light-filled space facing southwest, the studio was formerly a classroom of a public school (Oisawa Elementary School, 1890‒1994). The studio has an internet connection and basic studio furniture, such as a desk and chairs. The participant is required to bring/prepare the specific tools, equipment, computer, and software necessary for their artistic activities. Although minimum tools (e.g., drill, screwdriver, hammer, saw, etc.) are available, studios are not equipped with professional facilities such as a workshop, studio for shooting, or editing room. Please note that ARCUS Studio also cannot provide SLR cameras, video cameras, tripods, or monitors/projectors. The studio is located on the second floor of the building and is not equipped with an elevator or ramp.
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
Apartment size: approximately 23.7 m2 unless otherwise noted.
Each participant is provided with a furnished studio-style apartment that includes basic electric appliances. A partner or family is allowed to accompany him/her. However, the accommodation is only for single occupants and no more than two adults cannot be accommodated. The accommodation fee is charged for the accompanying individual. The artist is solely responsible for their expenses as well as safety.
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.
PROGRAM PERIOD
One-month residency: January 16‒February 14, 2025
PROGRAM FEE [Paid by participants]: JPY270,000
STUDIO INFORMATION
Studio size: 67.5 m2 (9 m [W] × 7.5 m [D] × 3.3 m [H])
A spacious and light-filled space facing southwest, the studio was formerly a classroom of a public school (Oisawa Elementary School, 1890‒1994). The studio has an internet connection and basic studio furniture, such as a desk and chairs. The participant is required to bring/prepare the specific tools, equipment, computer, and software necessary for their artistic activities. Although minimum tools (e.g., drill, screwdriver, hammer, saw, etc.) are available, studios are not equipped with professional facilities such as a workshop, studio for shooting, or editing room. Please note that ARCUS Studio also cannot provide SLR cameras, video cameras, tripods, or monitors/projectors. The studio is located on the second floor of the building and is not equipped with an elevator or ramp.
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
Apartment size: approximately 23.7 m2 unless otherwise noted.
Each participant is provided with a furnished studio-style apartment that includes basic electric appliances. A partner or family is allowed to accompany him/her. However, the accommodation is only for single occupants and no more than two adults cannot be accommodated. The accommodation fee is charged for the accompanying individual. The artist is solely responsible for their expenses as well as safety.