Deadline: 19 April 2019

We look forward to receiving applications from artists who have enthusiasm to realize their creative projects at ARCUS Project.

Program period: September 4 - December 12, 2019

The Applicant must:
— be an emerging artist engaged in contemporary visual arts or other related fields.
— be born on or after January 1, 1979.
— have nationality of country other than Japan.
— not be enrolled in educational institution during the program period.
*EXCEPTION: those who are in Ph.D. program are eligible.


Artist-in-Residence Program of ARCUS Project which aims to support the artistic activities of
emerging artists was launched in 1994 by Ibaraki Prefectural Government as its main
organizer. In its 25 years of history, ARCUS Project has invited 103 artists including pairs from
33 countries/regions, and supported their artistic projects and researches during the residence.
A number of previous resident artists are now known as cutting-edge artists in the international
art scene.
ARCUS Project Artist-in-Residence Program has focused on the “process” of activities.
Therefore, we are looking for a project which does not regard final presentation as a goal, but
tries to conduct a site-specific research/project within a certain period of time. It is also
expected that the research/project is open to public for sharing the process and collaboration.
Not more than one artist will be selected from one country/region.

 PROGRAM PROVISIONS – What we offer
 Each artist is provided with the following support during the program period.
A.Studio
One classroom converted into studio is provided for each artist. The studio area is 67.5
sq.m. (W:9m x D:7.5m x H:3.3m) and equipped with internet circuit (no computer) and air
conditioner. Telephone (domestic calls only) is available for share at the Studio Office.
 * Artist is required to bring/prepare specific tools, equipment, computer and software
 necessary for his/her artistic activities. Although minimum tools (e.g. drill, screwdriver,
 hammer and saw etc.) are available, studios are not equipped with professional
 facilities such as workshop, studio for shooting or editing room. ARCUS Studio also
 cannot provide SLR photograph camera, video camera, tripod and monitor/projector.
B. Accommodation
Each artist is provided with a furnished studio-type apartment that includes minimum
electric appliances near the studio.
The artist’s partner is allowed to accompany him/her, however the artist is solely
responsible for his/her expenses as well as safety.
C.Equipments
 Bicycle is provided for each artist.
D.Transportation fee
Artist from overseas: Round-trip (economy class) airfare from the international airport
nearest his/her home to Narita International Airport is provided.
Artist based in Japan: Round-trip public transportation fee from the nearest
station/airport is provided.
E. Allowance
Artist is provided with 180,000 yen for living and other basic expenses and 450,000 yen
for expense related to any kind of his/her artistic activities. In total 630,000 yen is
provided for the 100 days program period.
The allowance:
--- is confirmed at the time of invitation.
--- includes tax and calculated on per diem basis.
--- is directly handed to the artist.
--- is paid in 3 installments on the designated date.
*NOTE:
If the artist leaves Japan for the reason that is not related to his/her research at ARCUS
Project during the program, the amount of allowance will be reduced according to his/
her exact period of stay. (Example: If the artist leaves Japan for 10 days, the amount of
allowance will be 567,000 yen)
F. Insurance
Artist from overseas is covered by overseas travel injury insurance (30 million yen in
case of death, or up to 2 million yen for medical treatment). Any past illness, chronic
disease, and dental treatment are not covered. The artists are advised to take out travel
insurance to cover accidents during his/her journey to and from Japan.
G.Support
Studio member consists of director and coordinators. They coordinate meetings with
Japanese arts professionals, informants, and interpreters, assist artist in making
arrangement necessary for his/her activities, and also facilitate communication with
other artists and the local community.