Submissions for PLATFORM are now closed.

PLATFORM is a residency for three emerging local artists looking to develop their practice. Over six weeks Surface will provide the space and resources to help the artists create new work, and the environment to support reflective thinking and development. The residency will culminate in a group exhibition at Surface in the new year, the artists will have regular group crits and support sessions to build towards this goal.

We are keen to receive submissions that are innovative and critically informed, that are willing to be developed and pushed further.

Surface is an arts collective based on mutually supportive professional development; we support emerging and mid-career artists, and people wishing to work in the arts sector. This residency will help us in achieving this key objective, as we move towards fully reopening our gallery spaces.

Each artist will receive:

·      An £800 bursary to support their practice.

·      Studio space.

·      Regular mentoring from the Surface team.

·      Technical support and help.

·      Participation in a group exhibition.

Deadline for applications: 26th October 2021

Artists notified: 30th October 2021

Residency start date: 9th November 2021

Residency end date: 21st December 2021

Exhibition start date: 14th January 2022

Exhibition end date: 29th January 2022

FAQS:

Who is eligible?

Emerging artists based in Nottingham & Nottinghamshire.
Primarily this is to support local artists and ensure they’re within a commutable distance. If you’re within a few miles of the border that’s OK.

What do you mean by ‘emerging artist’?

We mean an artist who is at the early stages of their career.

How many artists will be on the residency?

There will be three artists selected for the residency.

What media are we looking for?

We are happy to recieve submissions in any media and won’t favour any over any other.

What space will the artists have?

One of Surface’s exhibition spaces will be used in an open-plan format, so there will be plenty of space available for the artists. We will provide tables and chairs.

What facilities are available?

There is access to workshop facilities, a kitchen, internet access, basic tools and AV equipment.

How much can the artists use the space?

24/7 access.

What support is available?

We’ll do our best to provide on-going guidance and advice, and we’ll arrange regular group sessions too.