ARCUS Research 2024

PROGRAM FEE [Paid by participants]

One-month residency: JPY270,000

Two-month residency: JPY500,000 (tax included)

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 & Tell” salon to present their work and share projects with the local community at the end of the residency.

Please note that the accommodation is only for single occupants; an additional fee is charged for further occupants. Additional support such as interpretation, translation, and coordination for research or a project is available for a fee. Please refer to the price list. https://x.gd/hcO03

The participants are required to cover transportation, meals, insurance (accident, health, liability, etc.), work expenses, and other living expenses during their stay.

FUNDING

This is a self-funded residency program. If participants apply for grants from institutions, government agencies, universities in their country/province of origin, ARCUS Project will provide the acceptance letter for grant application once you are selected for the program.

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.

ACCOMODATIOIN INFORMATION

Apartment size: 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; a fee is charged for further occupants.