Curation Residencies in London

Acme

London, United Kingdom

Acme Studios, established in 1972 and celebrating its 50th anniversary, is a London-based not-for-profit organization that provides affordable studios, work/live spaces, and a comprehensive artist support program. Acme supports over 800 artists across 15 buildings in Greater London annually. The organization offers a range of residency programs, including fully funded and subsidized opportunities tailored to artists at different career stages—from early-career to established practitioners. Acme’s residencies provide financial support, professional development, mentoring, and exhibition opportunities, all within a supportive artist peer community. Their flagship Fire Station Residency offers artists a five-year term to focus on their practice. Acme also engages in various partnerships that extend additional opportunities to resident artists.

QE Artists-in-Residence

London, United Kingdom

This residency is open to emerging and mid-career artists working in all disciplines across the Bay Area. For four months the artist-in-residence will be given a studio in the Quinn Emanuel Silicon Valley office to support their existing practice or a new project as appropriate. Who can apply: Local Emerging/Mid-career artists, any medium but please note the studio is in an office so we can't have a kiln on site. What you get: Studio space, exhibition, $20,000 grant and $1,500 for materials. 14 August Organiser: Quinn Emanuel Artists Foundation Locations: North America Apply

Residency 11:11

London, United Kingdom

Residency 11:11 in London offers a unique, one-month residency for art practitioners focusing on research and reflection. Set in the home of its founders, Alex Bell and Giulia Shah, the residency provides a supportive environment for exploring local artistic landscapes and engaging with diverse discourses. In collaboration with Iniva’s Stuart Hall Library, the residency emphasizes engagement with special collections and archival practices, particularly those centered on Global Majority, African, Asian, Caribbean, Polynesian, Latinx, and Diaspora perspectives. This program includes access to Iniva’s resources, a research budget, and opportunities for public engagement.

Tenderground

London, United Kingdom

Tenderground is an arts strategy and commissioning program for the almshouses of Southwark Charities, aimed at embedding art and culture into the daily lives of the residents. This innovative and ambitious program is designed to enhance community life, support change, and activate the new almshouse building on Blackfriars Road, London. Directed by Laura Wilson and Clare Cumberlidge & Co, and supported by Southwark Charities, Tenderground explores methods to integrate art and culture deeply into the community. The residency provides opportunities for artists to engage with residents, creating projects that foster community building and enrich the living environment. Tenderground focuses on the collaborative potential of art to influence daily life positively and to assist in the transitional processes associated with the new development.