Apply to our Emergent residency programme

About the Open Call

The Emergent residency programme supports early career disabled artists who have been working professionally for five years or less. The awarded artist receives a £3,000 bursary, a one-week residency in Cornwall (Jan 18-24, 2027), remote mentoring, and an opportunity to host a creative event at Tate St Ives. Shortlisted applicants receive remote mentoring and funded sessions with a practitioner of their choice. Eligibility: Artists must be 18+, based in the UK, disabled, in the first five years of their career, not in full-time education, and have not been previously shortlisted for this programme.

What is Offered

One-week residency, £3,000 bursary, remote mentoring, and opportunity to host a creative event.

Requirements

Must be an artist in the first five years of their career, identify as disabled, based in the UK (with residency priority for those in Cornwall, Devon, or Somerset), 18+ years old, and not in full-time education.

How to Apply

Submit via the online Google Form or download and return the application form to applications@shapearts.org.uk by the deadline.