Organizer Information
The Grange Projects is an artist‑led residency program based in a rural setting — a former rectory in the small village of Great Cressingham, Norfolk, UK. The residency is run by artists (Nicola and John) and aims to offer an environment of generosity, reciprocity, and collective support: a space where creatives from a variety of disciplines can live, work, exchange, and develop projects together in a communal, collaborative atmosphere. The Grange’s model emphasizes artist‑led residency, shared community and resources, and affordability through a “pay‑what‑you‑can / contribution” scheme.
Title & Description
In Residence Programme — The Grange Projects
This is a recurring residency programme inviting artists and creatives to stay at The Grange for dedicated periods (sessions) of making, research, and development. For the 2026 cycle, the programme consists of five 10‑day (9-night) residency sessions between May and September. Within each session, a small group of creatives — along with the resident hosts — will share the house, studio, workshops, and grounds. The Grange Projects aims to curate cohorts whose practices complement one another, fostering a “critical, supportive, dynamic and safe space” where participants can experiment, reflect, collaborate, and receive peer feedback. The residency is open to a broad variety of creative and artistic practices.
Categories
The Grange Projects defines “artists and creatives” broadly, welcoming many kinds of practice, including (but not limited to): fine arts, sculpture, painting, printmaking, ceramics, mixed media, illustration, photography, comics, graphic novels, writing, sound, performance, design, textile, film/video, performance art, dance, curating — essentially multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary practices.
Eligibility
- Open to individual artists and creatives working in any of the disciplines listed (or other creative practices).
- No explicit nationality or age restriction stated — international applicants are possible.
- Applicants must be willing to commit to the full duration of a 10‑day session (for the 2026 In‑Residence programme).
- Selection seems to favor individuals whose project proposals can benefit from an intensive, focused period of production or R&D, and whose presence complements the group dynamic.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Accommodation: private (single) room with a desk; shared bathroom facilities.
- Studio & Workshop Access: outbuildings with workshops, hand and power tools, kiln, wet‑studio and general studio spaces
- Living facilities: Wi‑Fi throughout the house, linen and towels provided, communal kitchen, shared meals (vegan/vegetarian; breakfast, lunch, dinner), access to gardens and large grounds, library, and living room with workstations.
- Supportive communal environment: co‑residents from diverse disciplines, peer feedback, interdisciplinary dialogue, shared creative energy.
- Flexible contribution model: rather than fixed fees, the residency runs on a “Pay What You Can” basis — enabling accessibility to a wide range of artists. Suggested contribution: ~£50 per night (or around £350/week) — though participants can give more or less depending on means, or offer help in kind (maintenance, gardening, etc.) to contribute.
Application Fee
All residencies are offered on a Pay What You Can financial contribution. Our suggested contribution is £50 plus per night, for a 9-night residency. All participants are expected to make a monetary contribution of some sort.
Application Requirements
- A short artist bio (with website / social media links)
- A brief description of what you propose to focus on during residency (project idea or intention)
- What you hope to gain from residency
- Indication of 2 or 3 preferred dates and length of residency (subject to session availability)
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 12 January 2026
- Sessions offered (choose one):
- Session A: 11–20 May 2026
- Session B: 1–10 June 2026
- Session C: 20–29 July 2026
- Session D: 10–19 August 2026
- Session E: 7–16 September 2026
- Shortlisted applicants interviews: 26–28 January 2026
- Notification Date: 2–6 February 2026
Location
Norfolk, United Kingdom
Additional Details
- The residency is artist‑led, generous, and communal — built on principles of reciprocity, mutual support, and shared creative energy rather than strict funding or institutional frame.
- The programme encourages diverse, multidisciplinary practices, aiming to create a stimulating mix of disciplines and perspectives within each cohort.
- The “Pay What You Can” model (including in-kind contributions) aims to lower financial barriers for artists, making the residency more accessible.
- The shared meals, communal living, and collaborative atmosphere are core features — bringing together a small group of creatives for concentrated, communal creative time.
Website Link: https://www.thegrangeprojects.org/copy-of-2024-in-residence-programme
