CALL FOR ENTRIES: Artist-Maker Residency

• LocationLondon
• Type
• Salary
• Artformcrafts, combined arts, interdisciplinary arts, visual arts
• ContactDana Segal, Development & Events Manager dana@cockpitarts.com

Description

In celebration of our 30th Anniversary and with support from Arts Council England, we are delighted to announce the inaugural Cockpit Arts 2016 Artist-Maker Residency. The Residency is a unique development opportunity for an artist-maker whose practice is based in craft and explores ideas and concepts. Cockpit Arts will provide a support structure for the selected artist-maker to develop their work and ideas, and at the same time work towards a sustainable model of practice.  

The two year Residency, worth over £15,000, will provide one artist-maker with a package comprising:

• A single Studio space in the Cockpit Arts creative community in Central London (WC1)
• A Cash Bursary worth £3,000 over the two-year period
• Creative mentoring
• Business incubation support; one-to-one coaching and a series of tailored workshops and seminars
• Public selling and promotional opportunities via our Open Studios and other events
• Access to resource library and office facilities

The panel will be looking for artist-makers who demonstrate originality, innovation, creativity, craft skill and quality in the work and concepts presented. Through this Residency we are particularly interested in supporting an artist-maker who has a strong desire to experiment and take risks with their practice over the two-year period. As well as the above criteria, we are looking for an artist-maker who clearly demonstrates the difference being at Cockpit will make to their practice and business.

How to Apply

• Please email dana@cockpitarts.com and ask for an application form
• Deadline for receipt of applications is 10am, Monday 27 June.
• Interviews with shortlisted applicants will be held on Thursday 7 July
• The winner will be expected to attend an Awardee Induction Day on Wednesday 13 July and take up their place at Cockpit Arts no later than 1 August 2016.

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CALL FOR ENTRIES: Artist-Maker Residency