Applications Open for Artists from Central Asia

The Delfina Foundation is now accepting applications from contemporary visual artists from Central Asia for their residency program in London.

Residency Activities

Alongside gaining time and space to develop their work, all seasons of Delfina Foundation residencies offer a program that includes:

• Guided visits to museums, galleries, non-profits, artist-run spaces, and studios, as well as trips to institutions outside London.
• Opportunities to meet and engage with artists, curators, academics, and researchers through organized presentations, studio visits, events, and meals.
• Professional development activities including presentations and crits, portfolio reviews, and mentoring activities to strengthen artistic practice.
• Collaborative exchange between residents through informal gatherings and meals.

Travel and Living Support

The selected applicants will receive a 12-week residency at Delfina Foundation, including:

• A return economy-class flight.
• Airport transfers in the UK.
• Reimbursement of visa fee (if required).
• A living allowance of £35 per day.
• A materials budget of £1,000.
• Local travel passes for tubes and buses.
• A single bedroom at Delfina Foundation, a house which hosts up to 8 residents with shared facilities, including bathrooms, laundry rooms, a kitchen, library, and dining room.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a national of and/or currently living and working in one of the following countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
• Be a contemporary visual artist seeking an opportunity to develop their practice through research and access to resources.
• Be able to explain how the experience of an international residency will benefit not only the individual but also their local networks.
• Be proficient in English (the interview will be conducted in English, and applicants are expected to confidently present and discuss their practice and ideas with the interviewers).

For more information, visit Delfina Foundation.

Donor Name: Delfina Foundation
Grant Size: Not Available
Publish Date: September 6, 2024
Deadline Date: October 6, 2024
Country: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan