---
title: ARCUS RESEARCH WINTER 2027
description: >-
  Six-week self-funded residency near Tokyo for artists, curators, researchers,
  and writers. Free to apply, open internationally.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/55e3cdfa-787a-47c6-847f-4a5fae912e07'
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-04-27'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Residency
organization: ARCUS PROJECT
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/arcus-project'
deadline: '2026-06-02'
location: 'Tokyo, Japan'
isOnline: false
compensationRange: >-
  Self-funded program; no financial support provided. Participants are
  responsible for their own costs.
disciplines:
  - conceptual art
  - curating
  - design
  - writing
  - research
---

# ARCUS RESEARCH WINTER 2027

**Hosted by:** ARCUS PROJECT

**Type:** Residency | **Location:** Tokyo, Japan | **Deadline:** June 2, 2026

## About This Program

> "Creative experimentation, in-depth fieldwork, and research in art and cultural fields; proximity to Tsukuba science and technology institutes"

ARCUS Research Winter is a six-week residency and self-funded program that offers an uninterrupted time and contemplative environment for creative experimentation, in-depth fieldwork, and research for practitioners and professionals in art and other cultural fields, including artists, curators, researchers, university educators, or writers. Located around an hour from Tokyo and a half hour from Tsukuba City, known for hosting one of the largest accumulations of science and technology institutes in the world, ARCUS Research allows participants to come into contact with the contemporary art scene and leading research institutions, as well as devote themselves to their creative endeavors in a calm environment. The program provides participants from around the world with valuable time and space to reflect, unwind, and nurture the creative process.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** conceptual art, curating, design, writing, research
- **Note:** Open to practitioners and professionals in art and other cultural fields, including artists, curators, researchers, university educators, or writers.

## Compensation & Benefits

Self-funded program; no financial support provided. Participants are responsible for their own costs.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** April 27, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 2, 2026

## How to Apply