Arcus Project
2418 Itatoi
Moriya, Ibaraki 302-0101
Japan
- Duration: Late September through December.
- Founded: 1995
- Discipline: Drawing & Painting, Media Art, Multi Media, Photography, Sculpture
- Targetgroup: International, National
Description
As "ARCUS" means "gate" in Latin, the artist in residence project aims to be the entrance for participants to create art around the world, and act for a center for artistic activities. The Ibaraki Prefectural Government launched ARCUS Project in 1995 to promote creative investigation and the development of communication through contemporary art. The core activity in ARCUS is the artist-in-residence program, inviting national and international young artists to stay in Ibaraki Prefecture and engage in creative work. The programs also provide the local people with the opportunity to enjoy cultural exchange with the international artists.
Studio Information
The artists are provided with a studio in a converted elementary school building, which is now used as a community center named "Moriya Manabi no Sato". The building is shared with the local residents who use the facilities for cultural, athletic, and community activities.
Accommodation Information
Each artist will be provided with a furnished studio apartment that is equipped with minimum electric appliances near the studio.
Paid by host
Studio, accommodation, transportation fee, allowance, insurance, studio office support.
Paid by artist
Meals, basic living expense, art materials and tools, expense for research, etc.
Location
The residence program takes place in Moriya City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Moriya City is located at the southern edge of Ibaraki Prefecture, and about 40 km from Tokyo. Access from the local train station to central Tokyo is approximately 35 minutes by express train. It is a town with a population of approximately 50 thousand people.
Deadline
March 31
Application Criteria
The applicant should:
- be an emerging artist engaged in contemporary visual arts or other related fields;
- have nationality other than Japanese;
- have legal permission to enter Japan;
- be in a state of good health and able to carry out daily activities on his/her own;
- have a sufficient knowledge of English;
- not be enrolled in any educational institution during the residency period.
Application address
2418 Itatoi
Moriya, Ibaraki 302-0101
Japan
Telephone +81 297 46 2600
Fax +81 297 46 2600
E-mail
arcus@arcus-project.com
www.arcus-project.com
