The Adobe Creative Residency programme is a new, fresh approach to bring making into the museum. It gives artists, designers, performers and creators unprecedented access to world-class arts resources and mentorship, studio space, creative programming, and a display to showcase. A cohort of three residents across different practices are selected annually to work full time for 12 months, each working with a designated audience (schools, families, and young people) to expand access to creativity, design and making. Embedded within the Learning Team at the V&A, residents will commit half their time to developing engaging learning programming around their craft. This could include working directly with audiences, acting as a creative advisor to wider museum learning programming, and collaborating across the museum to bring contemporary practice into galleries. The residency programme culminates in a 6-month display of their work at the V&A South Kensington.
The Adobe Creative Residency is supported by the Adobe Foundation, and is delivered alongside the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Residency Programme in New York.
We currently have three open calls available for the Adobe Creative Residency Programme:
Our residencies are aimed at early to mid-career UK-based artists and designers who have worked independently and have substantial experience working within their discipline.
Open calls for the Adobe Creative Residencies 2025 are now open. Information about the open calls and how to apply are available in a number of formats:
Mosaics and Ceramic Tilework Residency
Download the Mosaics and Ceramic Tilework Residency Job Description
Mosaics and Ceramic Tilework Residency information in British Sign Language here.
Inclusive Design Residency
Download the Inclusive Design Residency Job Description
Inclusive Design Residency information in British Sign Language here.
Photography Residency
Download the Photography Residency Job Description
Photography Residency information in British Sign Language here.
For information about how to apply in British Sign Language, please watch this video.
The Application Process
The application process for this Residency opportunity is a four-stage process.
- Stage One – Expression of Interest.
Deadline: Monday 17 June 2024, 10am (UK Time). - Stage Two – Residency Proposal Submission.
Deadline: Monday 12 August 2024, 10am (UK Time). - Stage Three – Interviews with the V&A Residencies Team.
Dates: Week commencing Monday 9 September 2024. - Stage Four – Interviews with the Director of Young V&A, Learning and Digital Programmes.
Dates: Week commencing Monday 16 September 2024.
Stage One and Two Information
For all information about the application process, please see our guidance notes.
For any further information please contact the Residencies Team residencyprogramme@vam.ac.uk
Apply to the Adobe Creative Residency
Website link: Residencies · V&A (vam.ac.uk)
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