RuptureXIBIT Invitational Residency for Visual Artists & Writers
Deadline: n/a
City: London | Region: London | Country: United Kingdom | RuptureXIBIT Studio
RuptureXIBIT is an inclusive, artist‑run space/art incubator located in Hampton Wick, London. We offer month‑long, free residencies for visual artists with established practices who want dedicated time and space to develop new work.
The residency includes four weeks of front studio/gallery space, access to workshops and group critiques, and support from our Project Manager and mentoring team. Participants will host an artist talk and join the quarterly Open Studio Salon Event.
Benefits:
* Four‑week residency in front studio/gallery
* Open Studio Event on the final weekend
* Four 90‑minute mentoring sessions with Sally Minns and Kate Howe
* Project Manager support during the residency
* Advertising of residency and open studio on social media and newsletter
* Coverage on prominent art sites (e.g., Art Rabbit) and Eventbrite booking system
* Opportunity to present work to a wide and diverse audience of art lovers
* Flexibility to host talks, readings, podcasts, draws, and workshops in the space
* Focus on developing practice and professional skills (not a traditional gallery)
* Artist responsible for processing any sales; RuptureXIBIT takes a 20% commission on sales
Responsibilities During Residency:
* Host an artist talk and participate in the Open Studio Salon event
* Record and share work‑in‑progress regularly with the in‑house marketing team
* Maintain and care for studio materials during residency and open studio
Requirements:
* Written proposal (up to 500 words) describing your residency concept and open studio event
* Up to ten images of current work (portfolio)
* Statement (up to 500 words) explaining how the residency will benefit your practice
* If accepted: artist or writer bio (max 250 words)
* Brief description of current work and practice (150–200 words)
* Brief description of the proposal for website and social media (up to 250 words)
Applicants should be solo artists or small collectives with established practices. Residency periods are for winter 2025 and spring 2026.
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