Open for Art - Residency Applications NOW OPEN

For our next round of artist residencies we are inviting artists to consider responses to the idea of Impact, which is the theme for our 2024 Open for Art Festival.

How does art impact you?

Do you know what your environmental impact is?

How will you impact your town?

What impact can your art have on the local and global community?

These residencies will take place between July 2024 and November 2024. Residencies are for a two week period, starting on a Tuesday and finishing on a Monday.

The deadline for applications is 9pm Saturday 1st June 2024

Selection Criteria


Applications are assessed by a panel comprising the Jelly team and trustees.

Applicants should demonstrate:

• a commitment to contemporary art practice and engagement with a wider contemporary art context.

• a clear vision for the development of their work.

• how a studio will benefit and develop their practice.

• a willingness to actively contribute to and a desire to be involved with our artistic programme.

• a desire to contribute to Jelly’s ethos and values. 

• respond to the theme 'Impact'.

• A willingness to consider the sustainability of your residency.

Eligibility

Jelly welcomes applications from artists working in a range of media and at any stage of their careers. Jelly encourages collaborative practice and welcomes applications from collectives wishing to share a studio space, where practical. These residencies are only open to artists who have not previously participated in a paid residency with Jelly.

It is the intent of Jelly to make sure that artists in genuine need of developing their work make the most appropriate use of the space for the time period. 

We encourage applications from artists working at all levels, from recent graduates to those with emerging or established successful careers. 

Residency includes: 

Stipend: £300

Additionally you will have free use of a studio space for two weeks (which is equivalent to £75 studio rent).

The money will be a contribution to production costs and public engagement. 

Space: You will be given your own space to work within the Jelly studios. 

Access to this space is 24 hours, public access is 9 - 6pm Mon - Sat, 10 - 5pm Sun. 

This space is yours to create in. 

Support: The Jelly team will support you in the development of your public engagement activities and considering how these can most benefit your own arts practice.

Promotion: Your practice and residency will be promoted through our social media channels.

Associate Artist scheme: You will receive one year of free membership to our Associate Artist scheme in order to receive continued support and development from Jelly (which is equivalent to £72). You can see more about the scheme here https://www.jelly.org.uk/associate-artists 

Artist obligations: 

Minimum commitment of two weeks working in the space. We understand that everyone has different obligations on their time and we welcome artists to work flexibly during the two week period, with the option to make use of 24 hour access to the studios.

Contribution to our social media channels in the form of images and words. 

Audience participation - We require 2 public facing activities during the residency. This can come in many forms, for example a public facing workshop, artist talk or working in the space while allowing the public to observe. 

Evaluation: Artists will be required to attend one meeting to give feedback on their residency. There will be a choice between online or in person and we hope that as well as providing insight for Jelly it will be a beneficial experience for the artist.

These residencies are funded by the Arts Council and artists will be required to display relevant logos, hashtags and links on social media posts. 

PLEASE NOTE

It's important to be aware that there are times when you may be working in the space alone and will have your own key to open and lock up. You will be given a full induction to the space. 

Due to the nature of our space we have no running water, although there is a staff toilet which will be made accessible to you. We are also a communal space which regularly welcomes the public so noise needs to be kept to an acceptable level. The studios do not have specialist ventilation equipment and are not suitable for practices involving use of solvents or aerosols. If you have any specific requirements, please make this clear in your application or contact us to discuss before applying.

The space you will be allocated is in public view. Any works displayed in the space must be appropriate for the audience in the location and we reserve the right to remove any work that is considered inappropriate.  Our agreement with the landlords is stringent. If you require a more private space to work we have studio pods to rent. 

Equal Opportunities


Jelly does not discriminate against eligible applications on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic background, religion, disability or age. Artists are advised to discuss any access requirements with Jelly before applying and are also welcome to contact the Jelly team if they need help completing their application.

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If you would like to discuss the residency process ahead of your application then please email studio@jelly.org.uk

See below for examples of our past residencies.