Collaborative Residency: Porthmeor Studios 2026 (St Ives)

Zealous Co; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 22,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared use of Studio 5

Shared accommodation in St Ives

Covered travel expenses

£2,000 stipend per artist

Job summary

Zealous Co offers a month-long residency for pairs of visual artists at Porthmeor Studios in St. Ives, Cornwall. One artist must be located in Devon or Cornwall while their collaborator can be from anywhere in the UK. Applicants need a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in studio-based visual arts. The residency provides shared accommodation, covered travel costs, and a stipend of £2,000 per artist. Artists will focus on exploration, experimentation, and reflection during their residency.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional practice after BA graduation or equivalent experience.
• UK-based with studio-based visual arts practice.
• Collaboration ability with another artist.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a month-long residency at Porthmeor Studios.
• Document experiences and engage in experimentation and dialogue.

Job description

Zealous Co offers a month-long residency for pairs of visual artists at Porthmeor Studios in St. Ives, Cornwall. One artist must be located in Devon or Cornwall while their collaborator can be from anywhere in the UK. Applicants need a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in studio-based visual arts. The residency provides shared accommodation, covered travel costs, and a stipend of £2,000 per artist. Artists will focus on exploration, experimentation, and reflection during their residency.