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Fri 21 Aug
Kinnaris Q | Auditorium
20:00 - 22:00
Doors Open 19:30
Autumn 2026 Artist-in-Residence Opportunity
The Autumn 2026 Artist-in-Residence opportunity provides dedicated time, space and support for an artist or maker to reconnect with and develop their creative practice. The residency includes an artist fee of £575, 10 studio sessions, access to the Visual Arts and/or Dance & Drama Studios, and three mentoring sessions.
Dates between: 1st September - 30 November
The residency is designed to offer flexibility, including morning, afternoon, evening and weekend access, recognising the challenges of balancing artistic practice with paid work and/or family and caring responsibilities. It is particularly suited to an artist or maker looking to re-establish a regular creative routine, develop new work, or regain focus following a break from their practice.
There is no expectation to exhibit or publicly share work as part of the residency, although there may be an opportunity to deliver an Artist Talk for an additional fee, where appropriate.
The programme welcomes applications from artists from a diverse range of backgrounds and actively encourages applications from underrepresented artists, including those from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ artists, disabled and neurodivergent artists, artists with caring responsibilities, and artists living and working in areas of multi-deprivation. Applications exploring environmental and climate change issues are also welcomed.
As part of the programme’s development and to support future funding, the successful artist or maker will be asked to provide feedback on their experience of the residency.
ELIGIBILITY
You must be a Scotland based (of any nationality) or Scottish artist working in the visual and/or applied arts sector.
Given this is not a residential opportunity and Birnam Arts is looking to support an artist or maker to dedicate routine access to the studio and practice development, applications from Perthshire based artists will be prioritised. However, if you are able to demonstrate clearly how you would intend to access the space through sourcing local accommodation, we would welcome your application.
Please email Kali for the application form, visualarts@birnamarts.com
Deadline is midnight on Friday 31st August 2026.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered
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One of the most wonderful weekends of my life. Thanks to all at the Birnam Book Festival, Guest of Honour, author and musician.
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