Artist residencies

“Dartington is a perfect spot to escape and focus on a new creation – away from the hustle and bustle of daily life” – Wayne McGregor, Random Dance

Our artist residencies programmes serve two purposes:

1. Research and Development
2. Making Work

The focus of our residencies is on work that:

• Marks a new area of work for the artist or organisation
• Engages with the areas of social justice and sustainability
• Offers potential for audience engagement and participation
• Enables Dartington to really add value for the artist or organisation

Our residency programme involved a wide range of companies and artists including: Harrison Birtwistle, Ben Mellor, Ayana Witter-Johnson, English Touring Opera, the Richard Alston Dance Company and Wayne McGregor|Random Dance. The programme has supported artists through different stages of the exploration and creation process and gave opportunities for others to engage with the work of artists through workshops, open rehearsals and talks. Click here for details of artists in residence at Dartington during 2010 and 2011

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Open Sharing Sessions

Thursday 9 – Friday 17 February
Come see our spring artists in residence give free public work in progress sharings here at Space. We will be updating this list regularly as more sessions become available. Click here for more information

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OPEN CALL ANNOUNCEMENT 2012

Deadline for Applications 5.30pm Monday 2 January 2012
Applications now closed

We are delighted to announce this part of our residency programme which is an open access scheme to which artists can apply. It is focussed on two periods during the year: Spring and Autumn (please see What dates are available? below). This call forms part of a wider programme of residencies at Dartington which supports the development of new work.

Who can apply?
Artists* of any discipline (including film, theatre, writing, dance, visual arts and craft and those who cross over multiple disciplines) who are;

• experimenting with new skills, techniques and/or technologies in their work
• at a formative stage of their career, including emerging artists and established artists taking new risks or direction
• making work which resonates with issues in the areas of social justice and sustainability
• willing to providing opportunities for audience engagement and participation during their residency
• flexible and open to working in different studio spaces if required to do so

*The term artist is inclusive of solo artists, duos, collaborators and companies.

What are the priorities for 2012?

• Artists who have not benefited from a residency at Dartington in the past 18 months
• Artists developing new work for theatre particularly aimed at infants and young people aged between 0-18

What does the residency provide?

• High quality, purpose built studio space within an environment of creativity, research and experimentation in the arts, sustainability and social justice.
• Technical support for the set up of the residency space, and any audience engagement or participation sessions.

What isn’t provided?
General production support, technical support, marketing, accommodation, per diems, food, travel, artist fees or materials.

Which studios are available?
Dartington Space Studios 1,3 and 6

What are the specifications of the studios?
Studio specifications can be downloaded here

Can I work in the Dartington Hall Grounds and Gardens?
Yes. Our outside spaces are a huge asset to working at Dartington and the Gardens are Grade 2* listed. Applicants wanting to work outside will need to demonstrate how they will respect the environment; its listing, and other users of the space.

What dates are available?
The Open Call programme falls within February and October annually. In 2012 the dates are 5-19 February (SPRING) and 8-20 October (AUTUMN). Applicants can apply for either the Spring or the Autumn residency period but not both. Within each period applicants can apply for the full duration or part thereof.

What if I want to develop work at Dartington at different times/different dates?
Studio spaces are available to hire with standby, community and commercial rates available. To book spaces please email: bookings@dartington.org or call 01803 847147

Can I present the work publically during the residency?
Yes with prior discussion, planning and agreement with the Arts team at Dartington.

If/when my work is presented elsewhere (in print, online, exhibition or stage), what credit line will I be committing to by accepting this residency if I am successful?
Developed at Dartington Space with support from The Dartington Hall Trust.

What happens to my application and when will I hear if I have been successful. Will I receive feedback?
Successful applicants will be informed by Tuesday 10 January. All other applicants will be informed after this date. The standard level of feedback will be determined by the volume of applications we receive.

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Applications now closed