Artist in Residence at HMP Grendon and Spring Hill

About the Open Call

Ikon will engage an Artist in Residence at HMP Grendon – a category B, all male, psychotherapeutic prison – and HMP Spring Hill – a category D, all male, open prison. The Artist in Residence will develop an ambitious body of work based on their specific interests and media in response to the carceral setting and in dialogue with its communities.

What is Offered

Major three-year artist residency funded by the Rothschild Foundation.

Requirements

Applicants must be able to work in a carceral setting; specific interest in and dialogue with prison communities is required.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter (max 2 pages), CV, and a digital copy of your portfolio to office@ikon-gallery.org with the subject line ‘Artist in Residence Application’ by midday (BST) on 30 September 2026. Applicants must also complete the digital Equal Opportunities Monitoring form.