UK | Residency for artists based in Pakistan

Delfina Foundation is calling for applications from artists based in Pakistan for a three-month residency in London, from 15 May to 4 August 2023.

Alongside gaining time and space to develop their work, Delfina Foundation’s residents participate in a bespoke programme that includes:

Guided visits to museums, galleries, non-profits, artist- run spaces and studios, as well as trips to institutions outside London
Opportunities to meet and engage with artists, curators, academics and researchers through organised presentations, studio visits, events and meals
Professional development activities including: presentations and crits, portfolio reviews, and mentoring activities

Applicants receive the following

A three-week residency at Delfina Foundation, including:

A return economy-class flight
Airport transfers
Reimbursement of visa fee
A living allowance of 30 GBP per day
A materials budget of 700 GBP
Local travel pass
A single bedroom with a desk at Delfina Foundation – a house which hosts up to eight residents with shared facilities, including: bathrooms, laundry rooms, a kitchen, library and dining room
Opportunities to engage in the art scene in UK through structured activities and independent time
Access to a programme of planned group activities

A Pakistani national living in Pakistan
Seeking an opportunity to develop their practice through research
Able to explain how the experience of an international residency may benefit their career development and local networks
An intermediate level of English

Additionally, the selected practitioner will need to obtain travel insurance to cover medical emergencies, theft and other accidents.

Deadline: 31 October 2022