Residency Open Call Application Form 2024

Proposals should outline how you intend to spend your time at West Dean, what facilities you require to fulfil your proposal, and the proposed outcome of their residency. Please note West Dean does not have a public exhibition space but we invite proposals for activity that can take place within the Gardens and Estate, or that aligns with existing exhibition opportunities. The selected practitioner will be awarded a residency fee of £2000. 

The online application includes:

  • A 300-word proposal outlining your aims for the residency
  • A 200-word artist/designer/writer statement
  • Link to website or online portfolio

Due to the large number of submissions, we regret that feedback cannot be given on individual proposals.

Please indicate your availability in your application, in order of preference:

  • November-December 2024
  • January-March 2025
  • April-June 2025

Please provide JPEG images under 1MB. Also, please ensure your images are named with relevant titles as these will show in your exhibitor and demonstrators gallery.

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    Please upload a current version of your CV as a PDF.

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      A 200-word artist statement.This may also be used on the Exhibitors Gallery pages of the website.

      A 300-word proposal outlining aims for the residency, how it will contribute to the life of the College, particularly the Fine Art programmes, and how it will impact career development.

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