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Artist Residencies in United Kingdom with Housing

66 residencies

66 artist residencies in United Kingdom include housing. Accommodation is provided so you can immerse yourself in the local art scene.

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A Sometimes Project

United Kingdom

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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

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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.

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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

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Arcadia Sculpture Centre

Drymen, United Kingdom

Arcadia Sculpture Centre, nestled in the scenic Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park near Drymen, Scotland, offers a unique summer residency for visual and performance artists of all disciplines. This week-long residency provides artists with the opportunity to develop their practice, experiment with new ideas, and create site-specific installations within the Centre’s expansive indoor and outdoor spaces. Accommodation is provided in a custom-built artist’s cabin, and artists have access to a well-equipped studio space, materials, and tools.

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ArtHouse Jersey

St Mary, United Kingdom

5.0 (1)

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.

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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.

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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.

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Beam

Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Beam, a cultural development organization based in Wakefield, North of England, offers a Socially Engaged Artist Residency in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. This residency aims to engage the community and visitors through creative participatory activities and animation, exploring unique and hidden stories about the town. The program runs for six months and provides an all-inclusive fee of £14,700 plus VAT. Beam supports artists with technical, administrative, and mediation assistance, offering a residency base in an empty shop in Chesterfield town center. The residency includes community engagement sessions, research, and creative outputs displayed in the town center. Beam emphasizes the importance of community involvement, cultural exchange, and the creation of high-quality public art.

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Bidston Observatory Artistic Research Centre

Prenton, United Kingdom

Bidston Observatory Artistic Research Centre (BOARC) is a not-for-profit, self-organising study site in Prenton, UK, offering low-cost temporary workspaces for individuals and groups to conduct research, experimentation, and communal projects in a flexible environment. It supports a wide range of fields including art, music, theatre, philosophy, bodywork, and more, with facilities like studios and stays up to a month. Practitioners define their own projects without pressure for public presentation, fostering concentration and community.

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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.

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Cavendish Arts Science

Cambridge, United Kingdom

The Cavendish Arts Science Fellowship at Girton College, University of Cambridge, offers a unique interdisciplinary opportunity that blends artistic creativity with scientific inquiry. This one-year fellowship, generously supported by Una Ryan, is designed for artists to engage with cutting-edge physics research and experiment with new forms of practice that push conventional boundaries. It aims to facilitate adventurous artists in exploring alternative ways of understanding and re-imagining the world through the prism of both the arts and the sciences. The fellowship includes a stipend, rent-free accommodation, meals at Girton College, and substantial budgets for production and travel, making it a fully supportive environment for creative and scientific exploration.

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Contact Darkroom

Devon, United Kingdom

Contact Darkroom is a not-for-profit photographic residency in Totnes, Devon offering self-directed access to fully equipped colour and black-and-white darkrooms. The program provides one-week to one-month residencies from May through October for artists to explore physical photographic processes.

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Contact Darkroom Residency

Totnes, United Kingdom

Contact Darkroom offers a resource-based, self-directed photographic residency with daily access to fully equipped colour and black-and-white darkrooms, a dedicated workshop room, and an open gallery space. The program supports immersive, hands-on making for emerging and established artists across photography, film, and lens-based practice, with scope for interdisciplinary and alternative processes. Located in the South Hams, Devon, the residency environment of rivers, hills, and coastline encourages reflection, experimentation, and connection to place. Optional add-ons such as workshops, guided walks, excursions, and local gallery visits can be arranged, fostering engagement with the local cultural landscape.

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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.

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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.

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Crag Pit Studios

Crag Pit House, United Kingdom

The house is launching it’s first public workshops and open calls for residencies in 2025. The programme is focused on professional creatives, makers and writers with an established practice. Our residency programme will provide space, time and support to develop their projects and ideas. We are an inclusive and welcoming Studio, where everyone with a passion for creation is welcome.Residency Programme since: 2024Description of Organisation:Crag Pit Studios is a family run organisation based in

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Delfina Foundation

London, United Kingdom

5.0 (4)

The Delfina Foundation Residency Program, based in London, offers opportunities for artists, curators, and writers to develop their practice, explore connections, and build collaborations. Residencies, lasting up to three months, are largely thematic and support both emerging and established cultural practitioners. The Foundation hosts 6 to 8 residents simultaneously in its central London location, providing flexible living and working space. Residents engage with international peers and the public, fostering artistic exchange and professional development. The program has a strong focus on critical issues in contemporary art and has established relationships with the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.

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Deveron Projects

Huntly, United Kingdom

Deveron Projects is a UK-based arts organisation embedded in Huntly, a rural town in north-east Scotland, that has hosted international artists for 30 years. The residency program offers flexible artist residencies ranging from weekends to three months, supporting artists in socially engaged and community-collaborative work through access to custom-built accommodation, community resources, and intensive curatorial support.

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Draw to Perform (D2P)

Brighton, United Kingdom

The Draw to Perform (D2P) Residency Program in Brighton, UK, offers emerging and professional artists an intensive residency focused on drawing performance art. The program provides a 15-day immersive experience that includes one-on-one mentorship, workshops, studio visits, and artist talks. Residents participate in guided tours of art galleries in Brighton and London, culminating in a public live drawing performance. Led by renowned artist and curator Ram Samocha, the residency offers shared accommodation, studio space, and all necessary materials. Participants benefit from an environment designed to enhance their creative practice and engage with the vibrant local art scene, fostering both artistic growth and community connections.

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East Street Arts

Patrick Studios, United Kingdom

Name of Residency: Residencies at East Street ArtsOur residency program at East Street Arts focuses on providing artists with the time, space, and resources to develop their practice. Activities include studio work, community engagement, workshops, and exhibitions. The objective is to support artists’ professional growth, encourage experimentation, and facilitate cultural exchange. Residencies typically last between one and three months, depending on the project and the needs of the artist.Resid

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Factory

Manchester, United Kingdom

Factory International Fellowship is a unique opportunity for six artists based in the North of England to scale up their ambition through gaining insight into how Factory International makes work at Aviva Studios and for Manchester International Festival (MIF25). The Fellowship supports artists at a transitional stage in their career to stretch their practice in different directions. This bespoke programme allows Fellows to explore their practice in the world-class Aviva Studios building with new commissions and international artists making work at scale. Fellows receive mentoring opportunities, coaching, observational placements, peer-to-peer learning and access to Factory International staff and creative teams as well as monthly meetings with Creative Director Low Kee Hong. The programme builds on previous successful programmes – MIF Jerwood/Creative Fellows and Factory Fellows – which have supported 30 artists/creatives from the region since 2017 thanks to the initial support of the Jerwood Foundation. Fellows shadow the making of Factory International commissions over a nine-month period including access to MIF25 commissions, developing professional experience and knowledge of different art forms or different scales of work.

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Flat Time House

London, United Kingdom

Flat Time House (FTHo) is a gallery, archive, and artist's residency space in the former studio home of British conceptual artist John Latham (1921-) in London, opened in to explore his practice and 'Flat Time' theory. It offers artists a place to live, work, and engage with the public, supported by curatorial and education staff, often resulting in site-specific works and exhibitions. Residencies vary in duration, such as summer or winter periods, and culminate in public programs or solo shows.

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Flaxart Studios

Belfast, United Kingdom

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.

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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.

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Green & Away

Bransford, United Kingdom

Green & Away, an educational charity in Bransford, UK, offers a summer artist residency for emerging artists during its outdoor events season from July to early August. The program provides full board, including three vegetarian meals daily and tea breaks, in a temporary venue focused on sustainable events with social impact.

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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.

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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.

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Hawthornden Castle

Midlothian, United Kingdom

Hawthornden Castle in Midlothian, Scotland, offers an international literary residency program providing month-long retreats for creative writers including literary fiction writers, poets, short story writers, creative nonfiction writers, essayists, playwrights, screenwriters, and translators into English. The program houses six writers at a time in a peaceful castle setting with private study bedrooms, full room and board, and access to communal facilities like a library and studio. Residents receive a stipend of $1,000 (from Europe) or $2,500 (elsewhere), with eight annual four-week sessions running ten months of the year.

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HOP Projects CT20

Folkestone, United Kingdom

HOP Projects CT20 is an independent, cross-disciplinary artist residency program in Folkestone, UK, offering national and international creatives a supportive environment for production, research, and practice development across visual arts, installation, architecture, design, performance, and more. Residencies typically last one to three months, providing high-quality live/work accommodation in the Creative Quarter and access to a public project space, fostering engagement with Folkestone's vibrant art scene. Note: The organization appears to have rebranded to CT20 around .

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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.

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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.

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Hugo Burge Foundation

Duns, United Kingdom

The Hugo Burge Foundation offers a variety of artist residencies throughout the year, located in the scenic Scottish Borders. These residencies cater to artists across all art forms, providing both funded and self-funded opportunities. The foundation's programs are designed to support the development of new and exciting works within its dedicated studios surrounded by an inspiring natural landscape. Each residency program, whether focusing on visual arts, botanical art, spoken word, or performance, offers artists a unique chance to immerse themselves in their craft while interacting with the local creative community and engaging in public events.

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Invisible Flock

West Bretton, United Kingdom

Invisible Flock is an award-winning interactive arts studio based at Yorkshire Sculpture Park in West Bretton, UK, offering a rolling artist residency program that emphasizes collaboration, experimentation, and art at the intersection of technology and environmental themes. Residencies provide access to high-quality facilities including a workshop, tech lab, and creation space, along with mentoring, peer feedback, and networking, as seen in past ten-day programs for local artists. The program supports national and international artists, often with a focus on socially engaged and environmental art, without pressure for set outputs.

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IOU Creation Centre

Halifax, United Kingdom

The IOU Creation Centre in Halifax, UK, offers artist residencies including a rolling 6-month live-in program at the IOU Hostel in Hebden Bridge, providing rent-free accommodation, access to studios, workshops, and creative mentorship for interdisciplinary artists responding to IOU's archive and approach. Specific opportunities include a fully funded 6-month residency from April to September with a £3,000 production budget and a one-week residency in June for body-based performance and land art artists, featuring stipends, travel, and materials support. Artists can lead workshops, hold exhibitions, and receive professional development as part of IOU's year-round support for experimental art, engineering, and technology practices.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Millfield Creative Residency by Peterborough Presents

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Peterborough Presents’ Millfield Creative Residency is a year-long program inviting a Lead Artist or Creative to collaborate with the community of Millfield & Gladstone in Peterborough, UK. This residency supports artists from diverse disciplines, encouraging them to co-create projects that celebrate cultural heritage and foster community cohesion. Artists will receive a stipend, production budget, and expenses to cover travel and accommodation. The residency emphasizes intergenerational and intercultural engagement, allowing artists to develop their ideas in collaboration with local residents. Previous projects have included murals, exhibitions, and performances, highlighting the rich cultural fabric of the area. The program provides access to studio space, professional support, and community networks. By focusing on the needs and stories of the local community, Peterborough Presents aims to build a positive reputation for the neighborhood and create lasting artistic legacies. The residency offers a unique opportunity for artists to immerse themselves in a vibrant, multicultural environment while contributing to the cultural landscape of Peterborough.

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National Centre for Writing

Norwich, United Kingdom

The Dragon Hall Cottage at the National Centre for Writing in Norwich offers residencies and retreats for writers and translators. Established in a historic 19th-century building, the cottage provides a tranquil environment with modern amenities, including a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable living spaces, and a garden. Residencies are open to both national and international applicants, encouraging creative work and interaction with the local literary community. The cottage also hosts various events and workshops, enhancing the residents' experience.

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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.

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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

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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.

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PLOP

London, United Kingdom

PLOP Residency, established in 2018, is a vibrant artist residency located in the heart of East London, near Bethnal Green. Situated in the former Annka Kultys gallery space, PLOP has become a nurturing ground for over 65 international artists from 4 continents and 14 countries. At its core, PLOP is a community-driven initiative that offers a unique blend of studio space and mentorship, enriched by studio visits from esteemed industry professionals. Each month, the residency hosts 2 artists, providing them with free studio space to work collaboratively, culminating in a curated open studios event. PLOP underscores its commitment to artist development through annual open calls that welcome both artists and curators, fostering a diverse and dynamic creative environment. The residency’s creator, Oli Epp, and Residency Manager, Mollie Barnes, alongside an advisory panel comprising art critics, curators, and collectors, play pivotal roles in steering PLOP towards its mission of championing artist development and facilitating revolutionary residencies.

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Positive Ambisonics

Strondour Lodge, United Kingdom

Name of Residency: Four day Immersive Audio WorkshopThe residency offers a unique opportunity to advance artistic and practise-based research with experimentation and the creation of methods that emphasise the spatial aesthetics of sound through ambisonics.The residency is designed to invite artists whose work already does or could interact with sound and space.​Residents are encouraged to focus on the creative process and experience of being immersed in this unique environment and to contribute

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Proposition Studios

Heanor, United Kingdom

Proposition Studios offers the Eco-Syntax Residency in Derbyshire, near Heanor, providing affordable accommodation starting at £100/month and large studios for up to 20 creatives focused on reimagining humanity's role in the biosphere through conscientious living and collaboration. Residencies last from a minimum of 3 months up to 12 months, welcoming artists committed to community contributions, workshops, and developing the space into a vibrant hub.

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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.

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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.

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Royal Drawing School

London, United Kingdom

The Royal Drawing School in London offers various fully funded artist residency programs, primarily for alumni and postgraduate artists, focused on observational drawing to develop practice in unique settings. Residencies like the Don Bachardy Fellowship provide shared studio space, curated drawing courses, accommodation support, stipends, and teaching opportunities over 10 weeks. Programs emphasize drawing from life, professional development, and acting as ambassadors for the school's mission.

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Royal Over-Seas League

Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

The Royal Over-Seas League (ROSL) partners with The Art House in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK, to offer two fully funded two-month artist residencies annually for international visual artists from Commonwealth or former Commonwealth countries, the US, EU/EEA, or Switzerland who have not yet exhibited or worked in the UK. Residents receive dedicated studio space, on-site accommodation, travel/visa coverage, per diem, material budgets, access to print, ceramic, and darkroom facilities with technician support, plus networking and professional development opportunities including visits to London galleries. The program emphasizes creative development over mandatory outcomes, with optional open studios or exhibitions.

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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.

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Stirchley Printworks

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Stirchley Printworks, located in South Birmingham, is a contemporary print studio established in 2022. Their residency program, supported by Arts Council England, aims to make printmaking accessible to underrepresented artists from the West Midlands. The program offers four artists a six-month residency, including 24/7 access to the studio, a £2,500 stipend, and a £300 materials budget. Artists will receive technical and artistic support, and the residency will culminate in a shared exhibition. This opportunity is open to artists from diverse backgrounds, and prior experience in printmaking is not required. The goal is to support and develop underrepresented talent in the arts.

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Stiwdio Maelor

Corris, Machynlleth, United Kingdom

Stiwdio Maelor is a not-for-profit, year-round artist residency program in Corris, North Wales, welcoming visual artists, writers, musicians, and creatives for focused projects in a peaceful, inspiring rural setting within Snowdonia National Park. It offers residencies typically lasting 2-12 weeks in shared studio spaces like the attic studio, fostering community, idea exchange, and site-specific work while operating ecologically and sustainably on a low-cost basis. Artists live and work communally, benefiting from a gallery, workshops, and proximity to Machynlleth.

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The Art House

Wakefield, United Kingdom

The Art House in Wakefield offers fully funded, two-month international artist residencies in partnership with the Royal Over-Seas League (ROSL) for artists living outside the UK who have not yet exhibited or worked there. The program provides studio space, accommodation, materials budget, travel costs, mentoring, and professional development support, with artists encouraged to experiment and develop their practice without requirement to produce finished work.

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The Auxiliary

Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom

The Auxiliary is a sonic arts organization established in , offering artist residencies in a live/work space across a 19th-century townhouse or creative complex in northeast England, focused on experimental sound art, performance, and installation practices that explore local industrial heritage. Residencies typically last 6 weeks, providing studio space, accommodation, stipend, travel allowance, and production budget, with opportunities for exhibitions, workshops, and networking. It supports emerging international artists through funded programs like AUX-AiR, fostering cultural exchange and community engagement in the Tees Valley area.

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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.

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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.

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The Fish Factory Art Space

Cornwall, United Kingdom

The Fish Factory Art Space in Penryn, Cornwall, UK, offers a rolling programme of 2-4 week artist residencies in a former sail loft, providing desk space in an open-plan co-working area, access to a darkroom, photography studio, vegan cafe, gallery, and optional live/work accommodation. It supports emerging local and international artists working in diverse mediums like visual arts, performance, installation, printmaking, music, and film, focusing on project development, networking, and engagement with the Cornish art scene. Residents may hold public events or exhibitions, with costs ranging from £250-£400 without accommodation or higher with it.

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The Grange Projects

Great Cressingham, United Kingdom

The Grange Projects is an artist-led residency program based in a former Georgian rectory in the rural village of Great Cressingham, Norfolk, UK, offering supportive environments for creatives of all disciplines through its In Residence (10-day sessions) and In House (3-night sessions) programs from April to September. Run by artists Nicola Streeten and John Plowman, it emphasizes collaboration, critical feedback, and a pay-what-you-can or fixed-cost model in a tranquil setting with 10 acres of gardens. Facilities include private rooms, shared meals, workshops with tools and kiln, studios, Wi-Fi, library, and grounds.

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The Hide Artist Retreat

The Hide, United Kingdom

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

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The National Centre for Writing

Norwich, United Kingdom

The National Centre for Writing in Norwich offers in-person and virtual residencies for creative writers and literary translators from the UK and internationally. Based at the historic Dragon Hall, the program provides dedicated time and space to work on writing and translation projects, with support from UK-based mentors and opportunities to engage with the local literary community.

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The Old Lock Up Gallery

Cromford, United Kingdom

The Old Lock Up Gallery in Cromford, Derbyshire, offers week-long artist residencies approximately five times a year, providing a tranquil and inspiring environment for artists to develop their projects. The residencies cost £495 for 7 days and include overnight stays in the gallery owner’s home. Artists have 24/7 access to a well-equipped gallery space with lighting, a log-burning stove, a kitchenette, and a separate toilet. The gallery, situated near the Peak District National Park, offers a serene setting surrounded by beautiful countryside. Participants can enjoy the village amenities, including a grocery store, cafes, pubs, and a bookshop. The program emphasizes self-directed work, allowing artists to focus intensely on their projects. A fully funded residency is available for UK artists meeting specific financial criteria. The residency provides a unique opportunity for artists to engage with a new space and find inspiration from the natural surroundings.

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Tracey Emin Artist Residency (TEAR)

Margate, United Kingdom

The Tracey Emin Artist Residency, set to commence in February/March 2025, presents a unique opportunity for artists to immerse themselves in the creative environment of Margate for up to 18 months. This residency, orchestrated by the Tracey Emin Foundation, emphasizes self-directed development akin to a master's degree level of working, albeit in a non-accredited format. Applicants are encouraged to visit Margate during the open days in July and August 2024 to acquaint themselves with the town. While the residency does not provide accommodation or bursaries, it opens doors for artists capable of living and working in the UK, offering a platform for significant growth and exploration in their artistic journey. The residency specifically seeks to include under-represented groups in the cultural sector, including disabled artists and those from black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, fostering a diverse and inclusive creative community.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Do artist residencies in United Kingdom provide housing?

Many residencies in United Kingdom include accommodation as part of the program. Options range from private apartments to shared artist housing. Check each listing for details.

What kind of housing do residencies in United Kingdom offer?

Housing varies by program — from private studios with living space to shared artist houses. Some are in city centers while others are in rural settings.

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