ARCUS Project 2026 for Artists | Art Residency with Financial Support Worth 540,000 Yen
By: ARCUS ProjectLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationJapan
Deadline2026-06-02
Opportunity description
The ARCUS Project 2026 program in Japan offers a fully funded artist residency opportunity for international artists working in the field of contemporary art. The program includes financial support, accommodation, a private art studio, and travel tickets, in addition to the opportunity to develop new artistic projects and engage with Japanese society and culture during a 90-day residency.
Program Concept:
The program provides artists with the opportunity to live and work in Japan for 90 days in a quiet environment dedicated to artistic research and experimentation, with a focus on:
- Contemporary art
- Research-based and creative projects
- Interaction with the local community and Japanese culture
- Developing new artistic projects during the residency period
Benefits
- Financial support worth 540,000 Japanese yen
- Round-trip travel tickets
- Private art studio
- Furnished apartment accommodation
- Artistic guidance and support from curators and specialists
- Opportunity to showcase artworks during the Open Studio event at the end of the program
Eligibility criteria
- Open to artists of all nationalities
- Intended for artists working in contemporary art or related fields
- Applicants must reside outside Japan
- Applicants must not be enrolled as university students during the program period (except PhD students)
- A good level of English proficiency is required for communication with the program team