Artist Residency Reviews

We had the chance to benefit from writers and curators to write about our work and give us feedback. We also had great freedom both conceptually and financially while knowing the staff could answer our questions at any time. The location was great, and we had two opportunities to show our work with great communication and nice encounters.

Benefits: Wonderful central location in Split; welcoming, erudite and helpful staff and community who comfortable and clean accommodation within the Culture Hub building, spacious light building next to shops Challenges: there was not a separate studio for painting as their programme is more conceptual/socially engaged but I managed fine with a little improvisation. Practical tips: Be clear and explicit about what you need to make your work. Costs v gains: Very reasonably priced and accessible. I got from the residency the seeds of a new body of work, fascinating historic materials to study, an expanded network. The curator gave me a recommendation to the British Croatian Society and i will be having a solo exhibition at the Croatian Embassy in London this November

Benefits: possibility to experiment with many printing techniques: silk screen, riso, digital printing, toyobo. Also an inspiring environment to work with people using these techniques. Challenges: high material costs, not that much time slots to reserve printing machines because many people use them. Practical advice: get funding for your materials, have a clear plan.

Studios open 8am-8pm, enabling artists to work as much as they want. Technicians are friendly and helpful, really knowledgeable. Two external guests are invited (artist, curator...) to talk about your process which is a great opportunity.

The ability to fully immerse yourself in printmaking was the highlight. Living at the studio with 24-hour access to their incredible print facilities.

The residence is an excellent opportunity to become familiar with the Alpine environment and the communities that inhabit it. The experience can produce collaborations, even later, with the curatorial team as well as activities related to the territory.

Studio Meridional is a very nice place to work. It is in the middle of Marseille.

The AGA LAB residency is really worth attending. I did silk-screening during my residency. But you can also work with other graphic techniques. In a short time you develop new work. It’s inspiring.

Hub Feenix was a perfect place for what I needed - a space to make and also a place to heal. The organizers and directors are genuine, caring people who clearly lead with love. I loved being there, and met many wonderful people; I felt supported and welcomed. The environment was beautiful, inside and out, and I honestly created some of the best artwork of my life at Hub Feenix!

A wonderful experience surrounded by amazing people. I am normally super cynical, but this programme was so supportive and held so beautifully by an incredible team. It is definitely more of an opportunity to explore networks, test ideas and meet people than a studio residency, and the fee is not enormous but it is just about enough to get by on. The location is so central and the house is full of joy.

Query: Very kind and open-minded residency owners / curators and the ability to develop yourself freely, creating artworks without obligation for your background or specific media i.e. experimenting with materials / techniques and tools onsite.

The workshops has many techniques available. If the technicians are passionate, they will help you as much as they can. They work from 9-17h. Every week, there is meetings available to discuss progress. An exhibition is possible at the end of the residency for publicity which is a great chance. The advertisement depends of you. The residency is expensive, I would recommend looking into fundings.

It is a wonderful residency in a very small French village. It is lovely and quiet, and the house is full of history. A very quiet place for a very focused residency. I loved my time there. Hope to go back.

Everyone at Latitude was so kind and helpful and truly was a huge positive change in my practice, how I make work, and my art career. I was granted a printing stipend, full access to facilities, and the community to develop my practice. They also provide you with the opportunity to meet with local curators, artists, and members of the community. Chicago has excellent public transportation, so it was easy to get around. They don't provide housing, so as someone not from the Chicago area, that was a difficult hurdle to overcome. I was lucky in that I had a close friend who lived in Chicago already.

Amazing residency in Noyers, a cute small village in France. The accommodation was great and the host went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. A great community with great French food. The residency included international artists with different styles which was great for my practice. We were provided with our own studios overlooking a beautiful quiet garden. It’s a great place to get away from the world and have the space to just create. Michele was amazing and supportive and provided valuable advice. Definitely recommend!

Benefits and challenges greatly depend on your practice and the point you are in your career.

It is not aimed at production and clearly states that it does not provide artists’ studios. Great for making new connections; many doors open for Delfina residents. The staff is committed to connecting you to relevant contacts and making recommendations based on your research or trajectory. The apartment is very well designed and maintained. 3 months is an ideal duration if you are new to London.

Wonderful residency to explore your work in print. I learned a ton with the help of the staff and was able to create a body of work in one month. The stipend for printing really helps and is very generous.

I have a studio here, not a residency, so the space for me is very much just a workspace, but the community here is wonderful and the programming, especially for emerging artists with their open studios and lunches, is a great way to meet other artists and connect.

I had one of the best times at VCCA. I only spent two weeks there but I made such great memories, I was really lucky to be there with a great group of artists. So many of us had mentioned that we hadn't laughed that much in ages, I really think it can be a place where you make friends for life! It was sad when we had to start leaving and saying our goodbyes. The team at VCCA are very accommodating and it was really nice having our 3 meals a day prepared for us. But I do wish the meals were larger portions and they were better with dietary restrictions. Often they wouldn't make substitutions for your restrictions so you would have to eat less food. A lot of us were still hungry by the end of the night too. One thing to be aware of is that this is on a plantation. I had no idea when I got there and it was a huge shock. It would be better if that made it more obvious on their website.