Artist Residencies

Artcore offers fully and semi-funded Artist Residencies throughout the year. These are awarded through an open call and application process and are aimed at contemporary artists and makers at all stages of their careers. Artist-residents are provided with the time, space, freedom, and financial and mentoring support to create new work and focus on their artistic development.

Each year, we host thematic residencies for six emerging artists in the East Midlands, providing them with studio space, a bursary, and curatorial support to help them grow both professionally and artistically. We also offer residencies for established UK and international artists and select a group of recent arts graduates from the region each year, supporting their transition from art school or university to becoming successful professional artists through an intensive residency project and professional development programme.

In addition to these opportunities, we have a strong focus on offering international residency experiences. We have longstanding partnerships in India across multiple locations, as well as in Germany with our twin city, Osnabrück. These residencies allow for meaningful exchanges of ideas and practices between UK artists and their international counterparts. For example, in May 2023, we organised a residency for two UK artists in Osnabrück in association with a local gallery, building on our growing international presence.

We are actively working to expand our global network and develop partnerships in new regions, ensuring artists have access to diverse, enriching experiences that foster creativity, collaboration, and cultural exchange.