ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
2026
Every year we offer a special creative residency for artists or any creative group in Wandsworth at Sprout Gallery, 74 Moyser Road, London SW16 6SQ
If you are interested in becoming our 2026 Artist-in-Residence visit our How to Apply page
The residency is an opportunity for artists, or creative groups, to use the Sprout gallery space as their studio for 3-6 weeks, including an exhibition. Residency period during the school holidays, between mid July and the end of August (minimum requirement of 3 weeks)
A residency can provide many opportunities: a chance to change direction, to reflect on your practice, and experiment with new ideas, or it could be a time to consolidate an idea which has eluded you because you haven't had time to focus on it. No one knows what type of work will appear and this is both the challenge and the exciting side of a residency.
Read more about previous year's artists HERE
2025 Artist in Residence Ken McCalla
We were very excited to have Ken McCalla as 2025's Artist in Residence at Sprout Gallery
View a fascinating 4 minute film of his event HERE
Ken McCalla lives and works in Tooting and has over 40 years of experience as a visual artist. He uses colourful imagery in his work to express a rich cultural heritage celebrating African heritage, while also exploring personal growth & harmony.
The Residency allowed him the physical space & the time to focus on his own printmaking ideas with a solo print exhibition at the end. His focus was on developing his printmaking - linked to the vibrant and meaningful world of African symbolism. And in his time in the gallery he shared an insight into his working process. To encourage community engagement Ken included a series of free print workshops supported by London Borough of Culture and enjoyed two public events with guest artists and performers. The 'In Conversation' Event featured Alvin Kofi, who was the finalist in Sky's Portrait Artist of the Year. And on the last day the Peer Collaboration Event live music, poetry, storytelling and art from Ken, Eli and Mark.
Enjoy the 20minute film of Ken's Residency on our Youtube Channel HERE
To find out more contact Ken@yahwarts.co.uk and to see his portfolio of work @yahw_arts or visit yahwarts.co.uk
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