Artist Opportunities

Flowing Streams is a program of 7 artist residencies in rural Romania. Practitioners from Czech Republic, Poland, UK, Italy, Netherlands, Germany and Romania get a chance to be one of the 7 residencies researching the cultural ecology of water in some beautiful and secluded places from Romania's rural landscape.

Eligibility: Interdisciplinary and socially-engaged artists, architects/landscape architects, hydrologists, anthropologists, community organisers

What you get: The residency covers travel costs from the applicant’s country of residence, accommodation within the premises of the host organisation and some meals, a fee of 700 EUR and a 300 EUR production budget. The programme encourages and assists the insertion of the artist into the everyday life of the village. The host organisation will provide mediation and knowledge of the local context, connect the resident with the local community, document the process of the residency and share available resources for research. Communal meals will be organised on occasion. Depending on each host organisation, means of transportation can be put at disposal (bicycle, car, or information to public transportation).

Deadline 21 April 2024

Cambridge Artworks invites artists of all disciplines to apply for the 2024 Caravanserai Summer Residencies, which are located in our bright blue bespoke caravan studio that sits adjacent to our main building in central Cambridge.

Eligibility: Visual artists of all disciplines

What you get: The Caravanserai Summer Residencies offer selected artists an opportunity to concentrate exclusively on their practice and take time out from usual routines for experimentation, critical thinking, and the development of new work within the context of a vibrant artists' studio community. Each residency will be up to 3 weeks long, starting in May and running through September 2024. Please note that accommodation and living expenses throughout the residency are NOT provided.

Deadline 21 April 2024

Are you a creative practitioner or collective looking to take up space, share and inspire conversation, or build creativity and connection? We’re inviting artists, producers, performers, musicians, curators to suggest, shape and host a public programme event to take place either in our gallery in Hackney or via our online platforms. We will consider submissions for events on all manner of creative issues so long as it speaks to the theme. This might include – but certainly isn’t limited to - launch events, spoken word or performance, in-conversation and Q&A events or creative workshops.

Eligibility: The open call is intended to support emerging cultural producers who are working on a new or early stage project. Applicants can be of any age. We understand ‘emerging’ to cover people across a spectrum of experience, which includes those who have not developed an event of any kind before. The selection process will prioritise emerging practitioners above more established practitioners.

What you get: The successful applicant will receive a £600 budget as well as a £400 curatorial fee. The selected event proposal will take place in either June or July 2024. Autograph’s experienced staff will also work with you to: develop the event concept, produce and deliver the event, access Autograph’s building and resources, write engaging event copy to be shared on our website and social media channels, market your event successfully to Autograph’s audiences and the wider public.

Deadline 22 April 2024

Common Clay has partnered with the Working Class Creative Database to offer two one-year residencies for WCCD artist members based in East Sussex. These residencies are open to artists from low socio-economic backgrounds, who have limited access to ceramic facilities. The aim is to provide them with the opportunity to experiment with clay and engage in dialogue with studio members, visiting artists, and curators.

Eligibility: Artists based in East Sussex from a low socio-economic background

What you get: The residency provides access to the Common Clay studio one day per week for 1 year (June 2024 - May 2025) and technical guidance throughout plus one studio induction session and additional tuition if required. Studio visits and professional development with established artists and curators will be organised. Artists will share a 1300 sq ft workspace with access to materials, kiln firings, and use of equipment.

Deadline 26 April 2024

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has announced a global open call for applications for its ‘Emerging New Media Artists’ Programme, set to take place at the soon-to-open Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) centre. Designed in collaboration with Le Fresnoy - Studio National des Arts Contemporains in France, Diriyah Art Future’s Emerging New Media Artists Programme is a one-year long programme supporting creative production training.

Eligibility: Applicants should be 35 years or younger, at graduate or postgraduate completion stage and have experience in developing and creating digital and new media arts. Interested candidates may find information, selection criteria and apply to the programme via the website.

What you get: The year long programme gives emerging artists with access to cutting-edge professional equipment, a production budget, and a wide range of multidisciplinary learning opportunities, including personal mentorship from prominent international digital artists.

Deadline 29 April 2024

The Saudi Ministry of Culture has announced the global open call for the ‘Emerging New Media Artists’ Programme, set to take place at the soon-to-open Diriyah Art Futures (DAF) center. Designed in collaboration with Le Fresnoy - Studio National des Arts Contemporains in France, DAF’s Emerging New Media Artists Programme is a one-year-long program supporting creative production training.

Eligibility: Global applicants should be 35 years or younger, at the graduate or postgraduate completion stage, and have experience in developing and creating digital and new media arts

What you get: Emerging artists will have access to cutting-edge professional equipment, a production budget, and a wide range of multidisciplinary learning opportunities, including personal mentorship from prominent international digital artists

Deadline 29 April 2024

Spend up to two months immersed in France's enchanting Provence & Luberon region. We are a multi-disciplinary residency that was created to offer an idyllic space for musicians, writers, painters, and other artists who seek to work undisturbed on their art. The scenery and beauty of the Luberon region, as well as the history and comfort of the house, provide an ideal setting to focus on creative work. In 2023 we were honoured to be selected among the Top Artist Residencies in South of France by the Art Connect Magazine.

Eligibility: Open to musicians, scholars, writers, painters, and diverse artists

What you get: Residents have access to a music room with a Yamaha N1X piano, a dedicated painting atelier, an exhibition room, and a common terrace. Artists will reside in an 18th-century village house with fully renovated individual apartments (private bathroom and kitchen in each unit).

Deadline 30 April 2024

Dive into a season of artistic exploration and focus with the Fall into Focus Residency Programme, taking place at the Arteles Creative Center in Hämeenkyrö, Finland. This unique opportunity is open to artists, writers, and researchers looking to dedicate time to their creative practice, writing, or research. The residency spans a month (29 days), with available periods in September, October, and November 2024.

Set in the inspiring surroundings of the Finnish countryside, the Arteles Creative Center offers an ideal environment for creative individuals from across the globe to concentrate, create, and connect. Whether you're seeking the tranquility needed to push your work forward or the chance to engage with a diverse international community of creatives, this residency is designed to support your creative journey.

Eligibility: For artists, writers, creatives, scientists & researchers

What you get: 1-month residency

Deadline 02 May 2024

Designregio Kortrijk and Design Fest Gent join forces and invite you to apply for Designers in Residence Kortrijk 2024, with the theme "All the Small Things". The residency program runs from September 2 - November 29. During this period, the three Designers in Residence will draw inspiration from a fascinating community in Kortrijk & Ghent and will be challenged to experiment, research, knowledge exchange, and imagination. They will create contextual work and participate in inspiring excursions and conversations.

Eligibility: Open to recent graduates (minimum level: master or equal by experience) who is a team player that has manual skills (conceptual, handy, production, fabrication).

What you get: Travel reimbursement and accommodation fees will be available. Artists will have access to Budalab Open Makerspace and practical support of Designregio Kortrijk & Design Fest Gent.

Deadline 24 May 2024

APRE Art House invites artists internationally to experience the dynamic art culture of Mumbai at their 10,000 sq. ft. Facility. The Programme, beginning 1st November 2023 for 8 weeks, will involve mentorship with the Gallery Director and curators. It also includes professional development conversations, lectures, studio visits, and access to our Literary collection.

Eligibility: Open to all

What you get: Mentoring and networking opportunities are available; accommodation and studio space in the heart of Mumbai will be provided.

Deadline 22 October 2024

The Art Residency Program of La Maison de Beaumont is a multi-disciplinary residency that was created to offer a beautiful space for musicians, scholars, writers, painters, and other artists who seek a quiet place to work undisturbed on their art. The scenery and beauty of the region, as well as the history and comfort of the house, provide an ideal setting to focus on creative work. The residency aims to provide its residents with a holistic experience, allowing them to fully disconnect from their usual point of reference and immerse themselves into the Provençal lifestyle.

Eligibility: Open to applicants of all ages and disciplines

What you get: Apartment, Fine Art Studio, Music room.

Deadline 31 December 2024