Arcus Studio
ARCUS PROJECT

Artist-in-Residence Program
http://www.arcus-project.com/en/residence

Artist-in-residence program of ARCUS Project which aims to support the artistic activities of emerging artists was launched in 1995 by Ibaraki Prefectural Government as its main organizer.
From the year of 2010, ARCUS artist-in-residence program will focus more 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 the local community for sharing the process and collaboration. Since our program is aimed at promoting international exchanges, applicants should possess national of a country other than Japan. Not more than one artist will be selected from one country / region.

ELIGIBILITY
The Applicant should:
- be an emerging artist engaged in contemporary visual arts or other related fields (We only accept individual application. Group application is not permitted)
- have nationality of country other than Japan
- 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 enough English skill to communicate with other artists, director and coordinator
- not be enrolled in educational institution (undergraduate, graduate school etc.) during the residency period.

PERIOD OF PROGRAM
Late-September through December, 2010

PROGRAM PROVISIONS – What we offer
Each artist is provided with the following support during the residency 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. Fax and 2 telephone (domestic calls only) are available for share at the Studio Office.

Artist is required to bring / prepare specific tools, equipment, and software necessary for his / her artistic activities. Although minimum tools (ex. drill, screwdriver, hammer, saw etc.) are available, studios are not equipped with professional facilities such as workshop, photographic studio, recording studio or editing room. ARCUS also cannot provide SLR camera, video camera and tripod.

B. Accommodation
Each artist will be provided with a furnished studio-type apartment that includes minimum electric appliances near the studio.

C. Transportation fee
Artist from overseas: Round-trip (discounted economy class) airfare from the airport nearest their home to Narita International Airport is provided.

Artist inside of Japan: Round-trip public transportation fee from the nearest station / airport is provided.

D. Allowance
Artist will be provided with 100,000 yen per month for meals, local transportation, and other basic expenses and 100,000 yen per month for expense related to any kind of his / her artistic activities during residency period.

The allowance:
- will be confirmed at the time of invitation
- includes tax and calculated on per diem basis
- will be directly handed to the artist on the designated date every month.

E. Insurance
Artist with foreign nationality will be 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.

F. Studio Office Support
Studio Office consists of director and coordinator. They will 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.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS – What you do
To participate in the residence program, applicants are required to:
- can participate whole three months program period.
- conduct research or field work and be positively involved in the communication with other artists and local community.
- give first priority to the ARCUS Project during the designated residence period, use the studio as the basis of the activities, and notify the Studio Office when leaving studio for certain duration for artistic activities. In case artists are scheduled to participate in other artistic activities and exhibition during the ARCUS residency period, they are obliged to inform the ARCUS Project Administration Committee and obtain consent in advance.
- participate in official public / community programs on the designated dates
- follow regulations and terms / conditions of the ARCUS Project Administration Committee and the public building where ARCUS Studio is located
- refrain from carrying out profit-making activities during the program
- cooperate with the Administration Committee for publicity and other activities related to the promotion of the program.

TO APPLY
Please download the Application Guideline from ARCUS website and follow the procedure.
You will get confirmation email and URL of application page.

Arcus Studio
2418 Itatoi
302-0101 Moriya, Ibaraki
Japan
tel: +81-297-46-2600
info@arcus-project.com
http://www.arcus-project.com