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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, creative groups or writers, to use the Sprout gallery space as their studio for 3-4 weeks during August, including workshops and an exhibition in the last week.
A residency can provide many opportunities: a chance to change direction, to reflect on your practice and experiment with new ideas, or 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
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2025 Artist in Residence Ken McCalla
"Being 2025's Sprout Artist in Residence was a joy..." Ken McCalla
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.
"Being 2025 Sprout Artist in Residence was a joy, I was able to focus on neglected medium of lino printing & get direct feedback from the local community in the process. I found support from the Sprout community that helped me in creating/developing a new body of work. I was given the space to be creative, & able to be experimental in collaborating with fellow Artists. Sharing my art practice in Sprout, helped shape how I see my art communicates with audience." Ken McCalla
To encourage community engagement Ken included a series of free print workshops supported by a grant from London Borough of Culture and enjoyed two Peer Collaboration Events with artist Alvin Kofi, and live music, poetry andstorytelling.
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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