UK | Residency at Gasworks for artists based in New Zealand

Gasworks is calling for applications from contemporary visual artists across all disciplines in the early stages of their career, and who are currently based in New Zealand, for a fully funded 11-week residency in London from 30 September to 16 December 2024. Gasworks’ residencies are opportunities for self-led professional development, artistic exchange, and experimentation.

Gasworks provides significant pastoral and curatorial support throughout the residency, however artists are also expected to be proactive and self-motivated and lead the research and production of their work while in London.

What is provided?

• 24-hour access to a fully accessible private studio at Gasworks, alongside other visiting artists and Gasworks’ permanent studio holders
• A public Open Studio event displaying work produced during the residency at Gasworks which will take place on the 10th week of the residency
• All visa costs covered and support during the visa application process. 
• Economy return flights from the artist’s home city to London
• Single room accommodation within Gasworks’ Residency House 
• A weekly stipend of 150 GBP for living expenses
• A materials budget of 800 GBP
• Access to Gasworks’ tools and AV equipment, subject to availability
• A prepaid travel card (TFL zones 1+2) for unlimited travel within central London for the duration of the residency
• Administrative, pastoral and curatorial support from Gasworks 
• A dedicated residency page on Gasworks’ website
• A short video interview and presentation in advance of the Open Studio to introduce the artists’ work
• At least 2 individual studio visits with curators and arts professionals 
• Opportunities to meet with other artists, arts professionals, patrons and collectors through at least 2 organised lunches and/or dinners

Gasworks 2024 residency application guidelines

Deadline: 29 April 2024

Image credit: Sorowit Songsataya, Gasworks Open Studios, December 2023.