Sculpture Residencies in United Kingdom

ACA Allenheads Contemporary Arts

Old School House, United Kingdom

ACA offers self-funded residencies at its base in the Old Schoolhouse Allenheads in Northumberland.Creative practitioners can immerse themselves in a stimulating, expansive and striking environment, to explore possibilities and practices within a new context.Whether you need to research or produce, ACA can provide a supportive environment, for creative practitioners from all disciplines.Your visit can be totally self-steered or you may wish to create a programme that would be informed by a wide

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.

An Lanntair

United Kingdom

Name of Residency: Island GoingThe residency programme is designed to give participants an opportunity for creative research and exploration in a rich and dynamic environment, whether that is at sea or exploring the diverse landscapes and habitats of the islands.In addition to this our residencies come with an ethos of supporting the communities that they are based in, utilising local knowledge, services and expertise as well as providing a window into the language and culture of the islands.We

ArtHouse Jersey

St Mary, United Kingdom

ArtHouse Jersey offers an inspiring residency program for artists from around the world, providing them with time, space, and resources to develop their practice in the tranquil and scenic surroundings of Jersey, located on the north coast at Greve de Lecq Barracks. The residency welcomes artists from all disciplines and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration with local artists, fostering creative exchanges that contribute to both the artists’ work and the cultural landscape of Jersey. The residency provides an immersive environment where artists can focus on their projects while drawing inspiration from the island’s natural beauty and rich artistic heritage. Notably, Jersey has a long history of attracting creatives like Victor Hugo and Claude Cahun. While the residency is typically invitation-only, artists interested in proposing a project or visit can reach out to ArtHouse Jersey’s Head of Programme to explore opportunities for collaboration. Residencies at ArtHouse Jersey frequently result in lasting relationships between the visiting artists and the local creative community, often leading to collaborative projects, exhibitions, and other forms of creative expression.

Artist Retreat in the wilds of Celtic Cornwall

Trenince Farm, United Kingdom

Name of Residency: Artist Retreat in the wilds of Celtic CornwallThis celtic and Cornish residency offers you the quiet spaciousness to still and be and let what comes up be felt while also tussling for your attention are the many ancient natural forms within reaching distance.  Huge granite rocks, part of the Cornelian Massif, surround you and invite you to climb up and sit on them remembering the gift of life and time.  The temperate rainforest calls you with its streams and woven tree trunks.

ATLAS Arts

Isle of Skye, United Kingdom

ATLAS Arts is a visual arts organisation on the Isle of Skye commissioning contemporary art, installations, sculpture, performances, film, and public works focused on environment, history, culture, and education.

Awakenings at Wick

Langport, United Kingdom

Awakenings at Wick is a self-directed artist residency located in a small hamlet near Langport, Somerset, UK. It offers a unique environment where artists can live and work independently while being immersed in nature. The residency provides a range of indoor and outdoor creative spaces, including an art barn, a garage, a yoga shala, a shepherd’s hut, and 22 acres of fields, woodlands, and gardens. Artists are encouraged to shape their own creative experience, making use of both the natural landscape and shared indoor spaces. The residency does not offer traditional white-wall studios; instead, participants must define their own workspace. Accommodations include private rooms with shared or en-suite bathrooms, and residents must be self-sufficient in terms of food and daily needs. While students can apply, the residency is best suited for mature or postgraduate students. Awakenings at Wick fosters an environment for artists seeking solitude, inspiration from nature, and the freedom to experiment with their practice.

Blackhorse Workshop

London, United Kingdom

Blackhorse Workshop, a social enterprise based in London, is committed to opening up access to making for all. The workshop offers a supportive environment for creative practitioners, particularly those early in their careers, who have a strong interest in wood and metal work. The residency provides free desk space in a shared studio, access to professional wood and metal workshops, and regular development support. With a focus on inclusivity, Blackhorse Workshop actively encourages applications from individuals with a strong connection to Waltham Forest, especially from underrepresented backgrounds in the arts. The residency culminates in a public presentation of the resident’s work, offering a valuable platform for emerging makers.

Cove Park

Helensburgh, United Kingdom

Cove Park is an international artist residency centre on a 50-acre rural site overlooking Loch Long in Argyll, Scotland, near Helensburgh, hosting national and international artists, writers, researchers, and creative practitioners across all art forms and career stages. The program supports research, experimentation, development, and production of new work in a supportive environment with communal facilities and events. Residencies vary from funded opportunities with stipends and housing to self-funded stays, typically lasting 2-4 weeks.

Craft AiR at University for the Creative Arts (UCA)

Farnham, United Kingdom

The Craft AiR program at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) Farnham offers artists the opportunity to deepen their practice in Ceramics, Glass, or Jewellery & Silversmithing within a dynamic academic setting. This residency provides free access to state-of-the-art facilities, including dedicated workshops, kilns, fabrication tools, and digital labs. In exchange, artists contribute to curriculum support through technical workshops, talks, and community engagement, enriching both their CVs and the UCA craft community. The program encourages early and mid-career artists with either formal qualifications or professional experience to apply. While UCA provides exceptional workspace and resources, artists are expected to arrange their own accommodation, materials, and travel. The residency typically runs from September to August, with flexible start dates and a minimum 3-day weekly commitment. This is an ideal opportunity for practitioners who thrive in collaborative, educational environments. Open to UK and international applicants, the program supports a vibrant exchange of ideas in contemporary craft.

Createspace Wales

Ferwig, United Kingdom

Createspace Wales is an artist residency and studio space located in a converted barn in Ferwig, West Wales, designed to provide artists with a creative environment away from their everyday lives. The residency program, which ran for 5 years, has been put on hold as the organization now focuses on providing studio spaces for local artists. The facility welcomes painters, illustrators, sculptors, writers, designers, and makers to work in the beautiful countryside just two miles from the sea.

Flax Art Studios in Belfast runs an International Residency programme since 1994, offering artists 8-week stays with artist fees of £2100 per month, furnished private accommodation, city centre studio access, and facilities including the only dedicated sculptural workshop in Northern Ireland featuring wood, plaster, casting, digital fabrication, and textile. It supports sculptural and contemporary visual arts practice, acting as a hub for professional development, international networking, and outreach, with various residency types including production, graduate, curator, and exchanges. The studios provide spaces for over 70 artists and emphasize work inspired by Belfast's evolving cultural narrative.

Gasworks

London, United Kingdom

Gasworks is a non-profit contemporary visual art organization in London established in 1994, offering an international residencies programme for emerging and early-career artists to research, develop new work, and engage in cultural exchange. Residencies are self-led, non-prescriptive, and process-based, typically lasting eleven weeks, fully funded with studio access, accommodation, living expenses, and support. They host up to twenty residencies annually, culminating in Open Studios and public presentations.

Glasgow Sculpture Studios

Glasgow G3 8PX, United Kingdom

Glasgow Sculpture Studios offers artist residencies to support the production of new sculptural work and ideas, providing time, space, resources, and technical support for artists at all career stages. Programs include In Residence projects focused on site-specific sculpture and community connections, self-funded residencies open year-round, research residencies for writers and curators, and partnerships like exchanges with Triangle France-Asterides. Residents access dedicated studios, workshops for metal, wood, ceramics, plaster, and resin, and opportunities for public dissemination through exhibitions and events.

Grizedale Arts

Coniston, United Kingdom

Grizedale Arts is a contemporary arts organisation based at Lawson Park farm near Coniston in the Lake District, UK, operating as a residency and commissioning agency focused on integrating art into everyday life through hands-on, communal projects. Over the past decade, it has shifted from traditional artist residencies to a flexible model involving commissioned works, research stays, volunteering opportunities, and roles as associate artists within local, national, and international programmes. Residencies emphasise practical skills like construction, crafts, and sustainable initiatives, often at Lawson Park or The Farmer's Arms, with examples including volunteer builds and paid potter positions.

GroundWork

King's Lynn, United Kingdom

GroundWork Gallery, located in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, is a pioneering space dedicated to the intersection of contemporary art and environmental concerns. Established with a vision to showcase how art can influence our perception and interaction with the environment, the gallery hosts exhibitions and creative programs that explore the potential of art to address and reflect on global environmental issues. GroundWork Gallery operates both locally and globally, aiming to present art of global quality while connecting it to local environmental concerns. The gallery's programming is diverse, including all forms of visual arts and engaging with new environmental and ecological themes. Its semi-domestic space, arranged over two floors, provides a unique atmosphere for displaying art, creating varied experiences for visitors. GroundWork Gallery is committed to stimulating discussion and creativity around environmental subjects, offering events, talks, workshops, and community projects alongside its exhibitions. By fostering a network of artists, experts, and community members, GroundWork Gallery seeks to contribute to a broader understanding and action towards environmental sustainability.

Hospitalfield

Arbroath, United Kingdom

Hospitalfield is a residency program based in a 13th-century Victorian-Gothic estate in Arbroath, Scotland, supporting artists, researchers, and creative practitioners across all art forms in developing new work. It offers funded visual art residencies, self-funded interdisciplinary programs, and regional studio access, providing dedicated time and space for artistic exploration. Programs emphasize contemporary art practice with facilities including studios and workshops.

House Work Presents

London, United Kingdom

House Work Presents is an artist-run residency in Hackney, East London, offering one early-career artist a free, fully supported month of creative experimentation with weekly mentorship from arts professionals and a culminating solo exhibition. The program welcomes artists across all disciplines and provides dedicated studio space, private accommodation, and professional development opportunities within London's vibrant creative community.

Knockvologan Studies

Fionnphort, United Kingdom

Knockvologan Studies is a remote artist residency program on the Ross of Mull near Fionnphort, Scotland, founded by artists Miek Zwamborn and Rutger Emmelkamp, serving as a hub for creative research in art, literature, field research, and nature preservation. It welcomes residents in fields like visual art, performing arts, film, photography, literature, music, architecture, and design for stays of 2 to 6 weeks, with proposals accepted year-round and no fixed fee based on involvement. Residents have access to facilities including the Knockvologan Prism and Studio in the barn, and opportunities to present work to the local community.

Krowji

Redruth (near Tehidy Country Park), United Kingdom

The Tehidy Creative Residency Programme is an initiative managed by Krowji, in partnership with Cornwall Council, designed to foster creative engagement with the natural environment of Tehidy Country Park in Cornwall, UK. This program offers up to four funded residencies for creative practitioners from various disciplines who are passionate about exploring the natural world and engaging diverse audiences. The residencies, which can last up to three months, provide free accommodation in a renovated estate worker’s cottage, complete with studio space and access to the surrounding woodland. While the residency does not provide a stipend or materials budget, it offers a unique setting to inspire creative outputs and the opportunity to contribute to the cultural and creative growth of Cornwall.

MERZ

United Kingdom

Name of Residency: MERZ self-funded artist and writer residency programmeShort history of MERZ MERZ was founded to extend the innovative legacies of Kurt Schwitters and Hannah Höch, to develop ideas of reconstruction and fabrication to address climate change and sustainability from within a post-industrial, rural setting.The MERZ residency buildings are all self-contained with showers and kitchen facilities.The Bothy building opened in October 2017 with Tadpole completed in July 2021. In additio

Oceanallover

Galloway, United Kingdom

Oceanallover offers mentor-led residencies focused on Fine-Art Performance, providing artists with the opportunity to explore new methodologies and approaches to art creation. Located in a scenic rural area in Galloway, Scotland, the residency is designed for professional artists seeking to develop their practice through guided mentorship. The program includes various workshops such as movement-based work, costume design, performance writing, and creating large-scale structures. Oceanallover’s residencies accommodate up to six artists and provide a shared studio space, technical support, and accommodation. Artists can book residencies either as individuals or as groups, with options for one-to-one mentoring. The residency aims to challenge participants’ creative processes while offering reflective time in a supportive environment.

Ovada

Oxford, United Kingdom

OVADA, an artist-led center in Oxford, offers a Summer Residency, providing a stimulating environment for up to 10 creative practitioners to develop new work and ideas. The residency takes place in a transformed warehouse shared studio space, encouraging collaboration and learning among artists, curators, writers, and researchers at any career stage. With no expected outcomes, participants have the freedom to shape their residency experience, engage with the public through talks and events, or organize open studios and exhibitions.

Pangaea Sculptors' Centre

London, United Kingdom

Pangaea Sculptors' Centre (PSC) is a platform supporting contemporary sculptors through technical production, fabrication services, and artist development programs, including past residencies like London Fields Autumn Artists’ Residency and Residency in a Record Store. It fosters excellence in sculpture with skills mentoring, production grants, and public commissions, while developing a new permanent home in London opening in with studios and fabrication facilities. PSC reinvests profits into community initiatives and offers programs emphasizing sustainable materials and technical skills.

Pfaelzer Hof Artist Residencies

United Kingdom

Name of Residency: Pfaelzer Hof Artist ResidenciesPfaelzer Hof Artists Residencies is an artist-led town and cultural development project in the quarter near the station of Idar-Oberstein in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. The building is a former hotel “Der Pfälzer Hof”, which was rescued from demolition by private money and some public town funding.The town of Idar-Oberstein has an interesting history as a centre for gemstone trade and jewellery manufacturing, a specialised traditi

Pier Arts Centre

Orkney, United Kingdom

Linkshouse – Orkney Arts Residency is a dedicated residential and creative space on the north-west coast of Orkney's Mainland, managed by the Pier Arts Centre. It serves as both a landing strip for visiting artists and a launch pad for local creativity, hosting artists across all media from around the world for periods ranging from 2 weeks to 2 months.

Rhodes Trust

Oxford, United Kingdom

The Rhodes Art for Global Impact Residency is an international program hosted by the prestigious Rhodes Trust. The residency seeks to support artists whose practices are rooted in social justice and addressing some of the most pressing global challenges. Through collaboration with the Rhodes Scholar community, artists are provided an opportunity for intellectual exchange and creative development. The program culminates in a public exhibition at Rhodes House in Oxford, fostering dialogue around contemporary issues through art. The residency runs annually, alternating between open applications from the public and selections from within the Rhodes Scholar network. Artists working in diverse media, including painting, sculpture, mixed media, and photography, are encouraged to apply, with an emphasis on themes of social impact. Financial support and logistical resources are provided to help artists engage fully with the community and produce impactful works.

Royal Scottish Academy of Art and Architecture

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

RSA Residencies for Scotland is an artist-led scheme providing research and development opportunities for visual artists at all career stages across Scotland's centres of artistic excellence. Artists can apply for up to £5,000 in funding and are responsible for managing their own residency in collaboration with partner venues, with emphasis on research, production, skill development, and idea exchange.

Sarabande Foundation

London, United Kingdom

Sarabande Foundation, established by Lee Alexander McQueen in 2006, is a charitable foundation in London that supports creatively fearless artists and designers. It offers heavily subsidized studio spaces ranging from 50 to 350 sq. ft. at £1 per sq. ft. per month, including utilities and access to communal spaces and equipment. The foundation also provides business mentoring, pro-bono support from experts, and networking opportunities. Sarabande nurtures artists from various disciplines, including sculptors, fashion designers, jewellers, textile designers, painters, performance artists, and more. The residency program emphasizes community and collaboration, providing a robust platform for artists to develop their craft and connect with leading industry professionals.

Scottish Sculpture Workshop

Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

Scottish Sculpture Workshop (SSW) is a rural artist residency in Aberdeenshire that supports artists through collective learning and experimentation with various materials and processes. The program offers highly subsidized group residencies where artists live and work together for four weeks, with access to specialized workshops including ceramics, metal fabrication, blacksmithing, and stonework, supported by skilled technicians and a programmed schedule of social and professional exchange activities.

Talbot Rice Gallery

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Talbot Rice Residents is a two-year artist residency programme providing time, curatorial support, and access to University of Edinburgh resources for early-career and re-emerging artists based in Scotland. Residents receive year-round technical support, access to workshops, libraries, collections, and the academic community, with opportunities to exhibit work throughout the programme and culminating in a London exhibition.

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.

The Cut

Halesworth, United Kingdom

The Cut is a rural arts centre that offers a vibrant mix of theatre, music, art, dance, cinema, and educational programs. It operates a Summer Project Residency focusing on themes like Environment, Identity, Migration, and Sustainable Structures. The residency encourages exploration across various artistic approaches and supports participants with mentorship from established artists. The program concludes with an exhibition and the publication of a Summer Project publication. The residency aims to challenge artistic norms and foster community engagement through lectures, seminars, and public events. The Cut provides a supportive environment for creativity, experimentation, and the development of new ideas, emphasizing inclusivity and community involvement in the arts.

The Cut Arts Centre

Halesworth Suffolk. IP19 8BY, United Kingdom

The Cut Arts Centre in Halesworth, Suffolk, hosts artist residencies like The Summer Project, a 9-day intensive program focusing on themes such as Environment, Identity, Migration, and Sustainable Structures, supporting up to 40 emerging and mid-career artists through interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship from 14 established practitioners, lectures, and technical support in areas like print, digital, film, and performance. Participants work in open studios, receive materials, optional housing nearby, and culminate in a public exhibition and publication, with subsidized fees and free spots for underrepresented artists. The program encourages cross-pollination across visual arts, performance, digital, sound, and more, fostering innovation and community engagement.

Name of Residency: The Hide Artist RetreatThe Hide provides an opportunity to nurture existing creative processes whilst unlocking new potential.Month-long residencies and week-long retreats are for all levels – those less experienced looking to forge new creative paths, and those with experience wishing to focus on a project and move their practice forward.At the core is experience not just outcome, finding freedom in what you do naturally.Being on residency at The Hide means you can spend dedi

The Muse Gallery & Studio

London, United Kingdom

The Muse Gallery & Studio offers an Artist in Residence program to support recent graduates by providing subsidized studio space and gallery exposure to cultivate client and industry connections. Since 2004, this residency has been bridging the gap between academia and the professional art world, with a focus on emerging artists. Residents benefit from shared resources, mentorship, and opportunities to participate in community arts projects, exhibitions, and events. The residency spans from January to June each year, beginning and concluding with group shows. Selected artists are also offered a three-week solo exhibition during the following calendar year. The program is designed to foster professional development and facilitate networking, with additional support for event management and marketing.

The NewBridge Project

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

The NewBridge Project offers the Collective Studio, a development program for early-career creative practitioners. Open to international artists, this residency supports visual artists, filmmakers, photographers, designers, performers, writers, and other creative disciplines. The program includes workshops, mentoring, exhibitions, and social events, providing care, support, guidance, and space to test out ideas within a nurturing and critically engaged community. Artists gain access to affordable studio space, coworking areas, and a variety of member-led workshops. The residency emphasizes community engagement, peer support, and creative development. Applications are welcome from individuals worldwide, with various membership options available, including bursaries for those facing financial or social barriers.

trenarren HOUSE

Trenarren House, United Kingdom

Name of Residency: trenarren HOUSE artist residencies // the creative residency programme is a unique opportunity to come & live, work, create & be, in community, with us here at trenarren HOUSE.  it’s an invitation to dedicate loving, focused time to your creative passion … painting, writing, sculpture, ceramics, performance, music, dance … or any other.// we believe wholeheartedly in supporting a multidisciplinary space here & welcome all creative disciplines here every month. Some months we w

Wasps Artists Studios

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Wasps Artists Studios is a Scottish charity providing affordable studio spaces to around 900-1000 visual artists, makers, arts organizations, and creative businesses across 20 buildings in Scotland, including several in Glasgow. It supports artists through studio rentals, exhibitions, workshops, professional development, and occasional residency opportunities, often in partnership with programs like RSA Residencies for Scotland. Facilities vary by location, such as The Briggait and South Block in Glasgow, focusing on long-term tenancies rather than short-term residencies.

West Dean College

West Dean, United Kingdom

The West Dean College Residency Programme at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation in the UK offers professional artists, writers, makers, and researchers onsite stays of one to three weeks (with occasional longer options like six weeks) to develop work, experiment with materials, and access workshops and facilities. Residents engage with students through tutorials, workshops, and presentations, continuing the legacy of founder Edward James in supporting early- to mid-career practitioners focused on craft, making, and sustainability. Various partnership residencies provide full board accommodation, studio space, and sometimes stipends.

Wysing Arts Centre

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Wysing Arts Centre is a contemporary arts residency centre in South Cambridgeshire, England, focused on artistic production, experimentation, and learning. Its main activity is an international residency programme where around twelve artists per year are selected by invitation through a process led by the research-active programme team. The centre provides facilities including 24 low-cost artists' studios, specialist new media facilities, a ceramics studio, recording studio, gallery, and accommodation in a 17th-century farmhouse.