CALL FOR APPLICATION ENTRY
FOR ARCUS PROJECT 2014 IBARAKI ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
We are pleased to inform that the call for the Artists-in-residence program of ARCUS Project 2014 IBARAKI has been opened.
We look forward to receiving the applications of the artists those who have enthusiasm for realizing their creative projects at ARCUS Project.
For applying, please download Program Outline and Application Guideline first, and read them carefully.
NOTICE : The application deadline is 30 April 2014
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ARCUS Project 2014 IBARAKI
Artist-in-residence Program Outline
I. INTRODUCTION
Artist-in-residence program of ARCUS Project which aims to support the artistic activities of emerging artists was launched in 1994 by Ibaraki Prefectural Government as its main organizer. In its 20 years history, ARCUS has invited 88 artists from 29 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 the international art scene.
ARCUS Project 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 public for sharing the process and collaboration. 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.
II. 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 and coordinators
--- not be enrolled in educational institution (undergraduate, graduate school etc.) during the residency period
III. PERIOD OF PROGRAM
the end of August through the beginning of December, 2014 (100 days)
**Program period includes official programs, which are indicated in section V.
IV. 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. 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
Artist from overseas: Round-trip (discounted economy class) airfare from the international airport nearest his/her 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 150,000 yen for meals and other basic expenses and 450,000 yen 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 four coordinators and Guest 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.
V. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS - What you do
To participate in the residence program, applicants are required to:
--- can participate whole 100 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.
In the ARCUS Project 2013 artist-in-residence program, artists participated the following as official programs:
1. Welcome party (half day)
2. Courtesy visit to the prefectural governor’s office (upon arrival, half day)
3. Courtesy visit to the mayor’s office (upon arrival and departure, half day each)
4. Press club interview at the prefectural government (half day)
5. Day trip around Ibaraki sightseeing spots (1 day)
6. Open Studio (around 4 days during the stay. Not consecutive 4 days as exhibition)
7. Local / Community / Public program such as talk, workshop etc.
** All program details are subject to change.
--- 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
--- present the result / process of research on residency program as exhibition, workshop, etc within a year after finishing residency program and inform to the ARCUS Project Administration Committee about the detail, such as date, place, etc.
--- list as ARCUS project 2014 Artist-in-Residence Program on you CV after finishing residence program.
--- 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.
VI. TO APPLY
Please download the Application Guideline from ARCUS website (http://www.arcus-project.com/
You will get confirmation email and URL of application page.
There are three steps in application process;
Step1- Sending general information and essays online
Step2- Uploading JPEG image(s) and PDF(s) of your CV based on the instruction on the application page.
Step3- 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.
** Application Deadline is April 30, 2014 for Step1 and Step2. Both online applications should be submitted by this date.
Then all applicants should mail application materials which were required at Step3 by post.
** Postal application materials should be reached ARCUS studio by May 09, 2014, the material postmark dated May 09, 2014 is NOT valid.
Mailing Address:
ARCUS Studio
2418 Itatoi, Moriya, Ibaraki
302-0101 Japan
Tel : +81 297 46 2600
VII. SCREENING AND ANNOUNCEMENT
--- The expected number of artists to be invited may be three.
--- The screening process will be conducted by The Selection Committee.
--- The Selection Committee is scheduled for June 2014.
--- The final results will be announced and sent to the applicants by the end of June 2014.
--- Individual queries concerning the selection process will not be answered.
This application guideline is based on the project plan of the fiscal year of 2014.
The details of the program are subject to change if necessary.
For inquiries, please use the question form at ARCUS website:
*Please click “contact” button at the right-side of the TOP page.
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ARCUS Project : Residency for Artists, Experiments for Locals
ARCUS Studio
2418 Itatoi, Moriya, Ibaraki
302-0101 Japan
Tel : +81(0)297 46 2600
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