Sound / Music Residencies in United Kingdom

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.

Delfina Foundation

London, United Kingdom

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.