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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
2025
A studio residency in Wandsworth followed by an exhibition
at Sprout Gallery, 74 Moyser Road SW16 6SQ
Residency period: August 2025
The residency is an opportunity for artists, or creative groups, to use the Sprout gallery space as their studio for 4 weeks, including an end of residency exhibition.
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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.
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How to apply
Sprout Community Arts gallery in south London invites applications for an Artist in Residence to enhance Sprout Arts’ offer to local visitors during the month of August. The opportunity is open to an individual or a group of artists to work in the gallery and to provide a minimum of four workshops where visitors can take an active part in making or doing a range of creative activities. The artist(s) will use the gallery as an open workshop/studio, making their practice visible to the local community.
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Sprout Community Arts offers:
Free use of the Sprout Arts gallery for three/four weeks for an individual or collective group of artists.
Our gallery enjoys: good light; wall and window display areas; working floor space; an open door policy to all visitors.; a wall hanging system for displaying works; a wifi connection, and a digital screen
The artist(s) will enjoy publicity and marketing through Sprout’s promotional channels
Support is available from Sprout committee and/or volunteers, as. required
Sprout Arts is a member of the ‘Work and Play’ scrap store where the artist may obtain an interesting assortment of materials www.workandplayscrapstore.org.uk
There is a kettle, fridge, one toilet and one small wash-hand basin, one large table, with chairs and folding tables available, electric points, lighting
Sprout Arts does NOT offer
No payment is provided to the artist for the residency (see note on grants below)
The artist may sell work or provide workshops, with a commission payable to Sprout Arts
The space must be left as found
There is no facility for cooking and little washing space
No parking space but street parking is free of charge
What Sprout Art asks for
The artist(s) must have a theme for the residency - such as identity, place, movement, sound. This will be used in publicity and is an important aspect of engagement.
A short written or video proposal to explain the theme and how the public might be engaged, and give examples of previous work
Commitment to make best use of the space and commitment to public engagement throughout the residency.
The Artist(s) will be invited to present their ideas to Sprout Arts for discussion before a final decision is agreed
What the Artist can do
Continue to explore and develop their working practice within the Sprout Arts space
Invite fellow artists to join in with the AIR project
Invite their own mailing list and friends to view the process of work
Give talks about the work, Q and A sessions, slide shows
Teaching workshops. Sprout Arts will expect a commission on all income.
Sell work. Sprout Arts will expect a commission on all sales.
What the artist can’t do
Close the shop at short notice, or fail to open without warning
Sprout Arts must not be left unlocked and unattended for any length of time
Sprout Arts must be closed and locked up by 9 pm every evening
The artist may not fix anything directly onto the display walls but must use the hanging system provided
What the artist must do
The artist must be a member of Sprout Arts, annual membership costs £15
The artist must be ensured, eg, via A-N, and provide evidence of insurance
The artist must engage with the public, eg, through providing workshops and talks, permitting public entry even while working in the Sprout Arts space.
The artist must keep shop for other items for sale in Sprout Arts
Must ensure the security of Sprout Arts by locking up when leaving
Must keep shop and ensure the security of the till. Training will be given.
Evening work or events must be finished and Sprout Arts locked up by 9 pm
The artist commits to be present in Sprout Arts for a minimum of 20 hours per week
Open hours, Sprout Arts is normally open 11 am to 5 pm from Tuesday to Saturday. The Artist(s) may wish to vary this arrangement.
The artist must state their opening times and keep to these hours. Help may be available at short notice if requested.
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Applications must be received by email at sproutcommunityarts@gmail.com by 1 April. The Sprout AIR Committee will evaluate all applications and arrange to meet with the preferred shortlist of artist. The final decision will be made known on 30 April. This allows three calendar months for artists to prepare before taking up the residency in August.
Grants
Grants are available through Wandsworth.gov.uk under the Arts and Culture theme. There are 3 application dates a year and application dates are available on the Wandsworth website.