Launch: New Contemporaries Artist Residency Programme 

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New Contemporaries Artist Residency Programme announced today - a new series of exciting opportunities designed to support the next wave of UK-based emerging and early-career artists.

DATE

10 June 2025

This inspiring new initiative kicks off a bold three-year residency programme created to mark our 75th anniversary, reaffirming our long-standing commitment to shaping a more inclusive, dynamic, and representative arts landscape.

What's on offer?

We’ve partnered with two visual arts organisations—Forma, London and Hospitalfield, Arbroath, Scotland —to co-create bespoke, fully-funded residencies that provide the space, time, and support artists need to experiment, grow and connect.

Residency #1: London, Forma

A one-year Studio Residency for artists working in live and time-based practices—including performance, moving image, and sound.

  • Location: FormaHQ, London
  • When: October 2025 – September 2026
  • Applications open: June 24th – July 28th 2025
  • Support: A fully funded studio space for 12 months, curatorial support, and peer learning.
  • Focus: Creative development, experimentation, and visibility in one of the world’s cultural capitals.

Residency #2: Scotland, Hospitalfield

A two-week intensive residency, set in the unique and inspiring environment of Hospitalfield in Arbroath, Scotland.

  • When: Spring 2026
  • Applications Open: Later this year in 2025
  • Support: A fully funded 2-week residency, accommodation at Hospitalfield House, a £1,000 bursary to cover research and travel, as well as additional access and care-givers bursaries of up to £300.
  • Focus: Collaborative learning, reflection, and practice exchange across disciplines.

These residencies are free to access and designed for artists who have not had access to similar opportunities previously. This is your moment to take your work to the next level—and connect with a powerful, supportive network.

Key dates

  • 24 June: NC & Forma Studio Residency opens for application
  • 10 July, 5pm: NC & Forma Studio Residency application Zoom online Q&A
  • 28 July, 2pm: NC & Forma Studio Residency application deadline
  • Early October: NC & Forma Studio Residency starts for one year
  • Autumn 2025: NC & Hospitalfield Residency opens for application
  • Spring 2026: NC & Hospitalfield Residency starts for two weeks


Apply for the New Contemporaries Studio Residency at FormaHQ here



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