Artists in Residence

These awards are intended to support the residency of an artist of any kind or nationality in a UK institution in order to foster a creative collaboration between the artist and the staff and/or students of that institution. The term 'artist' encompasses visual artists, creative writers, musicians, poets and other producers of original creative work.

The resident artist should work in an interactive way with the surroundings, and contribute recognisably to the life and work of the host department or centre. Applications should come jointly signed from the artist and a representative of the proposed host group, as Principal Applicant. Individual artists seeking a residency may not apply directly to the Trust.

The scheme is intended to bring artists into research and study environments where creative art is not part of the normal curriculum or activities of the host department. It is not the objective of the scheme to provide additional teaching strength to the host institution.

Institutions

All institutions of higher education in the UK (including museums) are eligible to host an artist in residence. The institution undertakes to provide a sympathetic environment for the visiting artist, and will take responsibility for all administrative aspects of the residency.

Value

The award covers a stipend for the resident artist, plus up to £2,500 for costs associated with the artist's activity, e.g. consumables or materials. The maximum total cost can be up to £12,500 overall for a typical residency.

Please ensure that applications do not include any of the ineligible costs listed here.

Duration

A typical residency might be for a full academic year (ten months), based on the artist being present at the host institution for two days per week. Residencies of a shorter duration, perhaps with the artist present for a higher number of days per week, will also be considered.

Application procedure

Awards made under the Artists in Residence scheme are assessed via a two-stage process. The application should be made by the host institution acting in full consultation with the artist. In the first stage a joint letter including signatures of both the host, as Principal Applicant, and the artist, should be sent to the Trust's Assistant Director. This letter (no more than two pages in length) should describe the proposed programme for the residency, the timing of the collaboration between the artist and the host institution and details of the proposed outcomes (e.g., exhibitions, websites or publications). The anticipated benefits of the residency for both parties should also be stated. A breakdown of the intended costs should accompany the letter.

Preliminary letters can be submitted at any time. Their assessment normally takes up to ten weeks.

Details of the procedure for the second stage, namely preparation of a Detailed Application will be sent to those whose letter of application has been approved.

Timing for Detailed Applications

Closing dates	Anticipated announcement of decision	Earliest proposed start date
1 September	end November	1 January
21 March	end July	1 September

Contact

If your query is not answered in the information above, please contact Anne Dean , Assistant Director (020 7822 5069)