The Brief:

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Open to UK and International Artists

Artists from all disciplines are invited to submit expressions of interest to undertake a paid residency.  We are looking for artists with a clear direction in their personal practice. 

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The residency will deliver: 

• A final exhibition / event (approx. 6 months after the residency at spudWORKS).

• Engagement with new and existing audiences to make work inclusive and accessible. 

• Delivery of at least one public talk during the residency period.

• Engagement with at least one education event, supported in partnership with the New Forest National Park Authority.

• SPUD will provide digital webspace at spud.org.uk to promote each artists residency and encourage collaboration amongst artists.  SPUD also has an active community of artists at spudWORKS and the resident artists will be invited to take part in this group.

 

The residency is open to artists or makers working in any medium, visual arts, crafts, performing arts, writing, film, video, or digital media. 

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Each residency will take place over a four-week period.  These dates are fixed. Applicants may select to apply for one or both options. 

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Residency 1: 

• Tuesday 1st October 2024 – Thursday 31th October 2024 

• Exhibition to take place throughout May 2025 (with some install/deinstall time before and afterwards)

 

Residency 2: 

• Mon 5th May 2025 – Mon 2nd June 2025

• Exhibition to take place throughout October 2025 (with some install/deinstall time before and afterwards)

 

The value of each residency is £8,000, which includes a cash payment to the selected artists of £3750 plus £1250 towards travel and materials.

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• 4-week artist fee: £3750

• Artist Travel budget: £250 (no additional budget is available for international artists)

• Materials and exhibition: £1000

Total fee available per artist: £5000

 

Additional value of the residency provided in kind:

• Gallery hire/exhibition: £2000 (SPUDWORKS Gallery is provided free of charge)

• Residency hire/accommodation: £1000 (accommodation is provided at SPUDWORKS free of charge)

 

SPUD will provide professional support to the selected resident artists. No further fee is payable and any additional expenses including materials and transportation (above the allocated budget) are to be met by the artist.

 

Expected Outcomes:

It is important to SPUD and The New Forest National Park Authority that the residency programme relates strongly to the sense of place. We are looking for artists with a clear direction in their personal practice, who are willing to engage with the local community during their time here, have an interest in site responsive practice and the human experience of place, landscape and environment.

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A major element of this residency programme is to build confidence and interest in local communities to engage with contemporary art and artists.  

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• Completed artwork(s) or object(s) for display at an exhibition indoors or out at spudWORKS and to be shared digitally;

•  and/or comprehensive documentation of a process-based work. (This would need to result in some form of presentation that can be delivered to an audience);

• optional performance piece that can be shared with an audience at spudWORKS (optional)

 

spudWORKS has large screen TV’s and a 4k laser projector plus sound system available for use as part of any final exhibition/event.

 

We are very keen to hear from artists who can engage and document their ideas and work through use of social media and live streaming as they are in residency, to reach wider audiences.

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Key dates: 

• The deadline for receipt of proposals is midday on 30th April 2024

• Successful applicants to be notified by: 10th May 2024 (if you have not heard by this date please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion).

• Interviews will take place on 21st May 2024 (at spudWORKS in Sway).  Please ensure you are available for an interview on this date if applying. We cannot make other dates available. Video interviews are possible for international applicants, however where possible we would prefer to meet in person.

 

Proposals should include:

• Web link to online website which includes CV and artist’s statement. Please include your current location if an international applicant.

• Proposal to include why you would like to undertake this residency, how you would use your time, how this would benefit your practice as an artist.  Please explain how your work will connect to the special qualities of the New Forest and to the communities who live and work here.

• Examples of previous work. This can be in the form of up to 3 images or a link to your webpage. 

• Please note maximum file sizes and formats when submitting online.

• All applications to be submitted through the online form.  We cannot accept applications by email.

 

Please indicate in your application your preferred residency period , either October 2024 or May 2025.  Only apply if you will be available to undertake both the residency and exhibition on the dates shown.

Selected artists will require current DBS (CRB) check and must have Public Liability Insurance, at their own cost.

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Applications:

We anticipate a very high level of interest in the programme and we do not have the capacity to reply to all applicants, so if you do not hear from us by the 10th May 2024 this means your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.

 

All applications must be submitted using the online form below.

 

For more general information on spudWORKS and the Residency Space visit:  https://www.spud.org.uk/newforestartistinresidence

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For more information on the New Forest National Park Authority and the residencies visit: www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/artistinresidence