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GRADUATE RESIDENCY AWARD
We are delighted to announce an open call for graduating artists to apply for our Graduate Residency Award. We will be selecting two artists graduating from a BA, MA or equivalent course from an institution in the U.K. for a funded 2 week residency between January - April 2026. (Travel, materials and food costs will be the responsibiloty of the award winners.) The dates of the residency will be decided to work around the availability of the two selected artists. The selected artists will share a studio but there is no expectation that they need collaborate with each other, however we will accept applications from pairs of artists who work collaboratively. Please include the following as your application: 1. A link to your online show / photos of your graduate exhibition 2. Your artist statement (if not present on your online graduate show) 3. A rough indication of your availability between January - April 2026 Please send applications to [email protected] Closing date for applications: Midnight on 30th September 2025. All applicants will be notified by 17th October 2025. |
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OPEN CALL
AUTUMN / WINTER 2025-26 We are now accepting proposals for our Autumn/Winter 2025-26 residency program, with 7 residency slots available for application. To get a feel for the residency and what the two weeks can entail; read through some of our past resident's experiences here. Please complete the application form, which can be found below, and return to us by Midnight on 31st July 2025. This year we are also accepting video proposals of up to 4 minutes in place of the written proposal. If you have any questions, please read the FAQ on this page first, or you can email us [email protected]. Please join our mailing list to be kept up to date with the residency news. |
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RESIDENCY FEES (spring/summer 2025)
SOLO RESIDENT - £860 (2 week stay)
PARENT RESIDENT - £860 (2 week stay, Children & co-parent included)
2 RESIDENTS - £610 each (cost per resident, 2 week stay)
3 RESIDENTS - £430 each (cost per resident, 2 week stay)
4 RESIDENTS - £335 each (cost per resident, 2 week stay)
Please note, resident artists will be accommodated in two bedrooms which can be configured as a double bedroom and a twin bedroom, or two double bedrooms. The additional costs of food, materials & travel are not included in the fees/bursaries and are the responsibility of the residents.
SOLO RESIDENT - £860 (2 week stay)
PARENT RESIDENT - £860 (2 week stay, Children & co-parent included)
2 RESIDENTS - £610 each (cost per resident, 2 week stay)
3 RESIDENTS - £430 each (cost per resident, 2 week stay)
4 RESIDENTS - £335 each (cost per resident, 2 week stay)
Please note, resident artists will be accommodated in two bedrooms which can be configured as a double bedroom and a twin bedroom, or two double bedrooms. The additional costs of food, materials & travel are not included in the fees/bursaries and are the responsibility of the residents.
BURSARIES
We provide a selection of bursaries to artists-in-residence to reduce the barrier of cost which can prevent prospective residents from applying. We encourage residents who are able to pay the full fee to do so, as your payment funds our bursaries and helps us to make the residency more accessible for those who cannot afford to pay the full rate.
Bursaries are awarded on a discretionary basis and require supporting statements. If you plan to apply to another organisation or funding body to fund your place on the Mawddach Residency, we can provide supporting information to assist you in making that application.
STUDENT / GRADUATE - Students & recent graduates can apply for a 25% bursary
LOW INCOME - Artists with low household income can apply for a 25% bursary
WELSH ARTIST - Artists who were born in Wales or who currently live in Wales can apply for a 25% bursary
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TRAVEL BURSARY - 25% bursary. This bursary can be combined with another bursary for a 50% reduction.
Bursaries are awarded on a discretionary basis and require supporting statements. If you plan to apply to another organisation or funding body to fund your place on the Mawddach Residency, we can provide supporting information to assist you in making that application.
STUDENT / GRADUATE - Students & recent graduates can apply for a 25% bursary
LOW INCOME - Artists with low household income can apply for a 25% bursary
WELSH ARTIST - Artists who were born in Wales or who currently live in Wales can apply for a 25% bursary
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TRAVEL BURSARY - 25% bursary. This bursary can be combined with another bursary for a 50% reduction.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q - Do I need to submit a CV with my application?
A - No, just the application form and examples of your work.
Q - What are you looking for in an application?
A - The residency is intended to support practicing and studying creatives of all kinds to develop their own personal practice. We are looking for applications that demonstrate a desire to make the most of the time and space that the residency would provide, with an explanation of your practice and your intentions for the residency.
Q - Is it possible to apply for less than two weeks?
A - Please let us know in your application if you'd like to apply for a shorter stay - as two weeks is the ideal amount of time for the residency we will prioritise applicants who can stay for the full time and cannot offer discounts for shorter stays.
Q - When will I know if my application has been successful?
A - Unless otherwise stated, you will receive an email to let you know if your application has been successful or not two weeks after the application deadline.
Q - Will I be able to receive feedback on my unsuccessful application?
A - Yes, on request we can provide further feedback on your application.
Q - If my application is unsuccessful, can I apply again for the next round of submissions?
A - Yes, we'd love for you to.
Q - What counts as 'low household income'?
A - If your household income (your income, combined with any partner/person who shares responsibility of the household bills) is lower than £30k a year, then you are eligible to apply for the low income bursary.
Q - Can I apply for the Public Transport Travel bursary if flying is part of my travel plans?
A - The Public Transport Travel bursary is offered as a way to incentivise applicants to consider reducing the carbon footprint of their travel, and to help with the costs of public transport. As flying produces very high carbon emissions, you will not be eligible to apply for this bursary if flying is part of your travel plans.
Q - How does a 'paired residency' work?
A - We will select two artists, who have applied separately, to attend the residency together. We try to select artists whose practices compliment each other, and there is no expectation for the artists to collaborate.
Q - Do I need to make artwork in response to the landscape?
A - No, you are welcome to propose and produce any work you wish, in response to any subject.
Q - Will I need to donate a piece of artwork to the residency?
A - No, all work created by you during the residency is your own - we may ask your permission to share images of work you have created.
Q - Am I able to pay in instalments
A - Yes, we can arrange a manageable payment plan to suit your needs.
Q - Can my partner come too?
A - The residency is a working opportunity rather than a holiday so you would need to explain the benefit of having a partner staying as part of your application. If your partner is intending to come as a working artist, model, musician or maker your application would need to include them as a 2nd artist-in-residence. For parents, we welcome co-parents who can assist with childcare at no extra costs to enable you to focus on your work.
Q - How do I apply with a carer?
A - We welcome carers at no extra costs, to make the residency more accessible to you and enable you to focus on your work. You will need to provide details about this in the 'additional information' section of the application form. Please be aware that the residency space is located on the third floor of the house, with the bathroom accessed via a set of steps. We can provide more information about the residence and answer any further questions on request.
Q - Will there be tuition?
A - The residency is intended for self-motivated artists and is not an art course or holiday, however, we love to have the opportunity to share skills and ideas. As we will be working from our own studios during your stay, we are always keen to share peer-to-peer feedback and discussions. If you would like to book further tuition in printmaking with Scarlett or drawing with Jake, that can be arranged for an additional cost.
Q - What will happen to my personal details in the application form, after the open call has closed?
A - We keep all applications for 6 months after the open call has closed, in case a resident needs to cancel and we have to find a replacement from the pool of other applicants. After the 6 months all applications are deleted. We keep contact details of past residents on file, if they are happy for us to, so we can stay in touch and send nice things in the post sometimes.
Q - Can I bring my dog?
A - Apologies, we are no longer accepting dogs at the residency.
Read through our advice on what makes a good application.
Have more questions? Email us on info@mawddachresidency.com
A - No, just the application form and examples of your work.
Q - What are you looking for in an application?
A - The residency is intended to support practicing and studying creatives of all kinds to develop their own personal practice. We are looking for applications that demonstrate a desire to make the most of the time and space that the residency would provide, with an explanation of your practice and your intentions for the residency.
Q - Is it possible to apply for less than two weeks?
A - Please let us know in your application if you'd like to apply for a shorter stay - as two weeks is the ideal amount of time for the residency we will prioritise applicants who can stay for the full time and cannot offer discounts for shorter stays.
Q - When will I know if my application has been successful?
A - Unless otherwise stated, you will receive an email to let you know if your application has been successful or not two weeks after the application deadline.
Q - Will I be able to receive feedback on my unsuccessful application?
A - Yes, on request we can provide further feedback on your application.
Q - If my application is unsuccessful, can I apply again for the next round of submissions?
A - Yes, we'd love for you to.
Q - What counts as 'low household income'?
A - If your household income (your income, combined with any partner/person who shares responsibility of the household bills) is lower than £30k a year, then you are eligible to apply for the low income bursary.
Q - Can I apply for the Public Transport Travel bursary if flying is part of my travel plans?
A - The Public Transport Travel bursary is offered as a way to incentivise applicants to consider reducing the carbon footprint of their travel, and to help with the costs of public transport. As flying produces very high carbon emissions, you will not be eligible to apply for this bursary if flying is part of your travel plans.
Q - How does a 'paired residency' work?
A - We will select two artists, who have applied separately, to attend the residency together. We try to select artists whose practices compliment each other, and there is no expectation for the artists to collaborate.
Q - Do I need to make artwork in response to the landscape?
A - No, you are welcome to propose and produce any work you wish, in response to any subject.
Q - Will I need to donate a piece of artwork to the residency?
A - No, all work created by you during the residency is your own - we may ask your permission to share images of work you have created.
Q - Am I able to pay in instalments
A - Yes, we can arrange a manageable payment plan to suit your needs.
Q - Can my partner come too?
A - The residency is a working opportunity rather than a holiday so you would need to explain the benefit of having a partner staying as part of your application. If your partner is intending to come as a working artist, model, musician or maker your application would need to include them as a 2nd artist-in-residence. For parents, we welcome co-parents who can assist with childcare at no extra costs to enable you to focus on your work.
Q - How do I apply with a carer?
A - We welcome carers at no extra costs, to make the residency more accessible to you and enable you to focus on your work. You will need to provide details about this in the 'additional information' section of the application form. Please be aware that the residency space is located on the third floor of the house, with the bathroom accessed via a set of steps. We can provide more information about the residence and answer any further questions on request.
Q - Will there be tuition?
A - The residency is intended for self-motivated artists and is not an art course or holiday, however, we love to have the opportunity to share skills and ideas. As we will be working from our own studios during your stay, we are always keen to share peer-to-peer feedback and discussions. If you would like to book further tuition in printmaking with Scarlett or drawing with Jake, that can be arranged for an additional cost.
Q - What will happen to my personal details in the application form, after the open call has closed?
A - We keep all applications for 6 months after the open call has closed, in case a resident needs to cancel and we have to find a replacement from the pool of other applicants. After the 6 months all applications are deleted. We keep contact details of past residents on file, if they are happy for us to, so we can stay in touch and send nice things in the post sometimes.
Q - Can I bring my dog?
A - Apologies, we are no longer accepting dogs at the residency.
Read through our advice on what makes a good application.
Have more questions? Email us on info@mawddachresidency.com