Residency

Open Call: Sustainable Darkroom Futures Residency

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Closes

October 23, 2026

Effort

About 5 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

A six-month hybrid residency seeking five UK-based artists to propose research and development projects for innovative, sustainable systems in photography. Projects should think beyond established norms and envision radical ideas addressing the bigger picture of photographic systems, including material, philosophical, political, legal, structural and other dimensions. The residency includes online seminars from experts, mentorship, facility access, and culminates in an exhibition and symposium in Sunderland in October 2027.

Who it is for

UK-based artists proposing research and development projects for innovative, sustainable systems in photography. Two places are reserved for residents of Northern England and two for artists with disabilities.

Open to artists in United Kingdom.

The call says: “Source page restricts to United Kingdom”

international

Where

International

When

October 23, 2026

Runs April 7, 2027 to November 5, 2027

What you get

A six-month hybrid residency with £3,400 grant, bi-weekly online seminars and mentorship, access to University of Sunderland facilities, participation in October 2027 exhibition and symposium in Sunderland with travel stipend and accommodation, and inclusion in online publication.

What you need to apply

  • Research and development project proposal for innovative sustainable photography systems
  • Google form application including access needs section if applicable
  • Audio or video-based submission (optional, maximum 10 minutes)
  • Evidence of Northern England residency if applying for reserved Northern artist place

How long it takes

About 5 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 4 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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