TIME & SPACE RESIDENCIES FOR ARTISTS

Metal’s Time and Space residencies are open opportunities for artists working in all disciplines to access Metal’s spaces, the support of its staff and its local, national and international networks.
With two application deadlines each year the selection process is favourable to artists looking to develop their practices or with a specific idea or project to develop.

Metal has 10 Time and Space residencies to offer each year. 3 in Southend / 4 in Liverpool / 3 in Peterborough.

Our Time and Space residencies are by application– with two application deadlines each year.

Next Deadline: 30th September 2015

Criteria for artists applying for Time and Space Must be:-
• an established artist with at least 5 years in practice
• currently exploring a new aspect / project / development in their own practice
• prepared to commit the time necessary to the process and to ensure that the opportunity is made full use of
• prepared to ensure that Metal’s Venue is respected and looked after during stay
• prepared to make a contribution to Metal’s ongoing programme (e.g. give a talk / Future Network meeting / contribute to an event / or other.
• prepared to make a contribution to Metal’s website (e.g. images / video podcast / written contribution) Artist’s who are selected for a Time and Space residency are expected to be self motivated, self organizing and self contained and to meet all their own expenses other than accommodation and working space.

Please note: These residencies do not offer a fee or any per diems. Whether you have a fully formed idea or just need time and space to develop your work Time and Space residencies are hugely valuable experiences to help create new work and expand practices.