Artist Residencies in Wakefield with Stipend

Royal Over-Seas League

Wakefield, United Kingdom

The Royal Over-Seas League (ROSL) partners with The Art House in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, UK, to offer two fully funded two-month artist residencies annually for international visual artists from Commonwealth or former Commonwealth countries, the US, EU/EEA, or Switzerland who have not yet exhibited or worked in the UK. Residents receive dedicated studio space, on-site accommodation, travel/visa coverage, per diem, material budgets, access to print, ceramic, and darkroom facilities with technician support, plus networking and professional development opportunities including visits to London galleries. The program emphasizes creative development over mandatory outcomes, with optional open studios or exhibitions.

The Art House

Wakefield, United Kingdom

The Art House in Wakefield offers fully funded, two-month international artist residencies in partnership with the Royal Over-Seas League (ROSL) for artists living outside the UK who have not yet exhibited or worked there. The program provides studio space, accommodation, materials budget, travel costs, mentoring, and professional development support, with artists encouraged to experiment and develop their practice without requirement to produce finished work.