Reach Scotland Residencies Now Open for Application until 26 November 2023

The Reach Scotland Residency Programme 2025, organized by Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, is designed for artists working on funded projects that require either the production of final work or a focused period of research and development. The residency offers artists the opportunity to utilize the workshop’s facilities, connect with its studio community, and receive training and skills development. Below are the key details:

  • Who can apply: Open to all applicants, particularly for artists with a funded project.
  • Residency length: 4 weeks (with possible extensions through discussions).
  • Timing: The residencies can be scheduled between May and August 2024.
  • Facilities and benefits: Artists will have 24-hour access to a studio, and access to workspaces, including specialist workshops in wood, metal, metal foundry, and ceramics. Training and skills development are also offered.
  • Self-funded: While the residency is self-funded, costs are subsidized.
  • Deadline for applications: Sunday, December 7, 2024, at 5:00 PM.

This is a great opportunity for artists looking to refine their work in a professional environment with expert facilities.

To Apply

Please email one complete pdf with the following information to dan@edinburghsculpture.org as follows

  • Your contact details and information about dates preferences.
  • A short bio (80-100 words maximum).
  • A brief statement (500 words maximum) explaining why a Reach Scotland Residency would benefit the development of your practice and what you would like to do. If there is any specific workshop equipment you would like to use during the residency or any training that would be beneficial, please include details in this statement.
  • Your CV (1-2 pages maximum).
  • Up to 8 images. For moving image/audio work, you can provide links to work online and your website within this PDF document.
  • Title of PDF should be YourName_ESWReach2024.pdf

ESW is well equipped, in terms of the studio and workshop facilities, for working on large projects and gaining new skills and the artist can become part of a supportive and sociable environment here. There is excellent expertise within our team which can help with project planning and testing techniques but we also have a larger network of skilled artists, technicians and specialist suppliers if other advice or assistance is needed.

In the past we have hosted artists who have a specific project to make for a commission or exhibition; and artists working through academic research within their practice. We haven’t so far hosted duos or groups but are open to discussing this as we know the facilities here could work well for a collaborative project. The Reach Scotland Residencies have been running since 2012 when we moved into our new building.

Costs

Includes Studio Space / Accommodation / Workshop Session Fees / Inductions:

£240 per week

Training: £20 per hour

Machine use, kiln costs and foundry costs are not included.

All prices include VAT at the current rate The cost of £960 for 4 weeks represents a subsidised cost for living and working here at ESW and we can provide information to support funding applications if you are building the components of a future project.

After reading the information on our Residency and Workspaces pages please get in touch if you have further questions by phoning or emailing Dan Brown dan@edinburghsculpture.org

Equalities  
We welcome applications from everyone, including people who are not well represented within the arts or at ESW. We positively encourage applications from minority backgrounds including:  

  • Black, Asian and People of colour 
  • Disabled people including people with mental health issues or long-term health conditions or chronic illness or learning disabled  
  • LGBTQIA+  
  • Unemployed/low waged
  • People from lower socio-economic backgrounds  

Images:

Above Left: Metal Workshop

Above Right: Metal Foundry

Below Left: Wood Workshop

Below Right: Ceramic Studio