Conditions Studio Programme & Online Programme 2025-2026

About the Open Call

Conditions is an artist-run, low-cost studio and online programme designed for artists seeking to develop their work through critical conversations, interdisciplinary collaboration, and collective practice. Co-founded in 2018 by Matthew Noel–Tod and David Panos, the initiative aims to provide an alternative model to the increasing costs of studio space and art education in London. The Studio Programme (9 months, Feb - Oct) offers individual workspace at Conditions in Croydon, UK, along with group and individual critiques, artist talks, and workshops. It includes structured group projects such as film, music, digital technology, and exhibition projects. Studios are open 24/7, and participants are expected to reside within a reasonable travelling distance of Croydon. The Online Programme (12 months, Nov - Oct) is a mentor-led program for artists worldwide. It features 7 x 1:1 meetings and 2 x group meetings over the year, supplemented by online artist talks, workshops, and other conversations. Participants indicate preferences for specific Conditions Online Programme Associates (mentors). Additionally, Conditions houses a Digital Lab, supporting artists experimenting with emerging 3D and digital technologies, including an affordable 3D printing service and practical skills workshops in 3D printing, 3D modelling, Unity, VR, and Arduino/electronics. The programme fosters dialogue, encounters, collective discussion, and solidarity among artists, valuing interdisciplinary work and actively seeking a critical mindset open to debates around representation in art.

What is Offered

Low-cost studio space (for Studio Programme), individual and group critical feedback, mentorship (Online Programme), talks, workshops, access to Digital Lab (3D printing, 3D modelling, Unity, VR, Arduino/electronics), project space for temporary exhibitions, group exhibitions/events, AV equipment, internet, kitchenette and WC. Building a supportive artist community with opportunities for public presentations.

Requirements

Applicants must be artists across all disciplines with demonstrable existing practice, aged 18 years and up. No formal prior educational qualification is required, but an equivalent level of experience and self-learning is expected. Applications are accepted from individuals only, and participants must not be enrolled as a student in another program concurrently. Studio Programme participants must have UK residency and live within reasonable travelling distance of Croydon/South London. Practices requiring ventilation for dust, fumes, or hot work (including resin 3D printing) cannot be accommodated.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit either a Studio Programme application form or an Online Programme application form, both requiring a letter of recommendation. For the Studio Programme, in-person interviews are aimed for between November 5-13, with offers made by the end of November. Online Programme places are offered based on applications only, without interviews. An Open Studios day is held on September 6 for those interested in the Studio Programme.