OVADA Residency

Would you like to be sharing a space with fellow creatives this summer? we want to hear from you

This year’s residency will run from Wednesday 31 July to Friday 30 August 2024

The warehouse will be transformed into a shared studio space, allowing time for the development of new work and ideas in a stimulating environment

Up to 10 creative practitioners; artists, curators, writers, researchers etc at any stage in their career will be selected to take part

This is a chance to work alongside, share and learn with practitioners from all creative fields, and to shape your own residency

There are no expected outcomes for this residency, and there are opportunities to engage with the public through talks and events or to organise an open studio or exhibition. It will be up to you

If you have any questions, or need an alternative format to apply, please email enagement@ovada.org.uk and we will do our best to help

To apply;

Head over to the shop to complete your payment*

Make a note of your Paypal transaction ID**

Complete this application form

Application deadline ~~11.59pm Wednesday 22 May 2024~~

Revised deadline 07 June 2024 at 5PM

We aim to notify applicants by the start of June

Application fee: £15*
*non-refundable and covers the cost of administration and the review process

Residency fee: £250 for the month if selected

* The application fee of £15 is non-refundable and covers the cost of administration and the review process
**Please note we cannot consider application forms which do not have a verifiable PayPal transaction ID

Last year we had a lovely mix of artists, including poets, sculptors, painters and filmmakers. Here are some of their comments;