Residency Dates: 15th July to 9th August
This is a residency for a visual artist working with any medium who has an interest in art as activism and who’s work advocates for social, political, environmental, or cultural change. The residency will offer a period of self-directed research and development followed by the opportunity to exhibit the resultant work in the Summerhall Galleries between December 2024 and February 2025.
This is a fully funded residency that includes exclusive studio space in the large Old Squash Court studio, accommodation in one of our Hobbit Pods, and a weekly stipend of £350 which will be paid to the artist at the start of the residency.
There are no expectations about what you will use the residency for but we would expect the selected artist to conduct at least one public event such as a creative workshop (for adult participants), a talk, demonstration, performance or educational activity.
You will be able to spend time with other visual artists and makers on site, along with another visiting artist also on residency. Our Creative Director, Dr James Fox will provide mentorship during your stay along with Summerhall Arts Head of Visual Arts, Samantha Chapman.
Deadline to apply is May 3rd.
Image used with permission of Summerhall Arts - showing Sounding Line by Mella Shaw from a recent exhibition at Summerhall. Photo credit Olive and Maeve.
The Marchmont Estate is situated in a rural area with very little public transport. A car is recommended during your stay but is not essential.
All bed linens and towels are provided
Accommodation is fully self catering
Groceries can be delivered to the Estate by supermarkets in Berwick Upon Tweed
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All residency-holders are accommodated in one of our two modern hobbit pods, situated in a meadow near the courtyard on the Marchmont Estate. These warm, bright spaces both have double beds (the larger pod also has an additional bedroom), bathrooms, open-plan kitchens, writing desks, sofas and south-facing decks with wonderful views of the Cheviot Hills.
It was such a pleasure to have been welcomed and inspired by such a lovely and creative community. What amazing people, trees, books, food, art, chairs, roofs, dogs & geese!
Please complete the form below by letting us know what you would hope to achieve as a result of your residency with The Hugo Burge Foundation. It is helpful if you also upload your CV or artist statement and some examples of your work.
Applications are now closed, please see our Residencies
page to see more opportunities available with the Foundation.