Eligibility

The applicant must: • be a practitioner or other professional in a cultural and art-related field, including an artist, curator, researcher, or writer. • not be enrolled at an educational institution during the program period unless a PhD program. • have English-language ability proficient enough to communicate with staff members.

Number of Participants

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

Deadline

December 08, 2025 03:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

January 30, 2026 15:00 UTC

Duration

May 28, 2026 - July 31, 2026

Costs

• ¥270,000-520000.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Ceramic Facility, Conference Rooms, Co-Working, Individual Studio

Housing

Apartment

Meals

Coffee, Snacks, Tea

Languages

English, Japanese

Program Description

ARCUS Research is a self-directed residency program that offers an uninterrupted time and contemplative environment for creative experimentation, in-depth fieldwork, and research. The program enables not only artists but also curators, researchers, writers, and practitioners in the cultural field to engage in creative discourses and activities. Located in an hour from Tokyo and close to Mt. Tsukuba, ARCUS Research provides a calm environment and working space where participants can reflect and unwind the creative process. We are currently accepting applications for the summer 2026. The application deadline is December 8th, 2025.