[oberlist] JP* call/res: Arcus Studio / Arcus Project, Artist-in-Residence Program

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Ibaraki, Japan
perioada: 2012

Arcus Studio
Arcus Project

Artist-in-Residence Program
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.

In its 16 years history, ARCUS has invited 77 artists from 25 countries /
regions, and supported their artistic projects and researches during the
residence. A number of previous residency artists are now known as
cutting- edge artists in international art scene.

Since the year 2010, ARCUS artist-in-residence program has focused 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. In addition to those tendency
(intention), ARCUS also expect for a landscape art project which regards
“Moriya Manabi no Sato” building, where our studio is located, and its
circumstance as the theme or materials (See images and ground plans).

The proposed projects are supposed to be temporary works with which the
applied area can be returned to its original state. 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.
If the applicant works as a group, please write names of the group and the
member(s) in "Essay 1" box of online form.
- 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,
coordinators and curator.
- not be enrolled in educational institution (undergraduate, graduate
school etc.) during the residency period

PERIOD OF PROGRAM

End-August through November, 2012

PROGRAM PROVISIONS – What we offer

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 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, studio for
shooting or editing room. ARCUS also cannot provide SLR photograph 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

For artists traveling from overseas, an economy-class return airfare is
provided from the airport nearest their home to Tokyo Narita International
Airport.
**As a general rule the flight ticket is provided by ARCUS Project. Should
the artist wish to arrange tickets themselves for any reason, this must be
discussed with ARCUS Project beforehand. For artist inside of Japan,
return public transportation fee from the nearest station / airport is
provided.

D. Allowance

Artist will be provided with 100,000 yen per 30 days for meals, local
transportation, and other basic expenses and 100,000 yen per 30 days 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 three coordinators and a curator. 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:

- be able to participate whole 90 days 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 ARCUS Project artist-in-residence 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.

Artist is expected to:
a) be cooperative interviews and other requests from various media such as
newspapers, TV, public relations magazines
b) agree that the copyright of all the photos and footage which records
the activities during the residency belongs to the ARCUS Project
Administration Committee
c) be cooperative to requests concerning use of above mentioned photos and
footage for the publicity and promotion for the ARCUS Project
d) be cooperative to refer to the name of ARCUS Project at the future
publicity

- follow the program requirements as listed above, and sign the statement
of mutual agreement and points of concern upon invitation. Artists who
breach the agreed conditions and obligations may be subject to
cancellation of the invitation and all provisions, withdrawal of partial
provisions, or refund of allowance and airfare paid in advance, depending
on the scope of violation.

TO APPLY

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

There are three steps in application process;
A- Sending general information and essays online
B- Uploading JPEG image(s) and PDF(s) of your CV based on the instruction
on the application page
C- Mailing application materials. Please check other materials from
Application Guideline first. If you would like to submit video work, send
DVD via postal mail. The DVD should not contain the data more than 10
minutes.


data limita: 30/04/12 - recieved

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

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