https://baltic.art/ - Baltic and Shape Arts invite disabled artists and creative practitioners in the first five years of their career to take part in a three-month residency programme. Emergent combines digital and physical elements of delivery, supported by both organisations. Receiving an award of £5,000, the selected artist will take part in a residency where, in addition to receiving expert support and mentoring to inform their practice, they can use facilities and curatorial input to develop new or existing artwork. A showcasing or broadcast opportunity will be provided as part of the programme. A package of support will also be offered to a small number of shortlisted artists. We strongly recommend reading, watching, or listening to https://www.shapearts.org.uk/Blog/emergent-2025-call-out#FAQs - our FAQs before submitting an application. Eligibility *We recognise that the term 'emerging artist' can mean different things for different people. You may have recently graduated, but you might also be changing career, or returning to an artistic practice after taking some time away. Whatever stage you are at, so long as you feel confident that you are within the first five years of your artistic career, even if this has been paused and resumed, you are welcome to submit an application. We will prioritise applicants who have not previously received significant funding, awards, or formal opportunities as part of their artistic career. Apply via Submittable (head to our website for the link) using text, audio, or video. As part of the application we will ask for: - A covering statement telling us about your work and how this residency opportunity will benefit you - A description of the barriers you have faced in starting your artistic career - A recent or updated CV or biography - Examples of your work, this can be attached as files (up to six images of your work or a video/audio extract no longer than two minutes) or an online portfolio/website - You will need to self-identify as disabled We strongly recommend you read the Emergent FAQs document before applying If you need support with your application, please contact us via [email protected]. It will be helpful if you could let us know what support you need when doing so.Job Summary
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