THE
RESIDENCY
2026
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCY 2026 — JULY/AUGUST
House Work Presents offers one early-career artist a free, fully supported month of creative experimentation, mentorship, and a solo exhibition in East London.
APPLICATIONS
ARE NOW CLOSED!
RESIDENCY DATES
DEADLINE EXTENDED:
3rd MARCH 2026
SHORTLIST ANNOUNCEMENT:
MID-MARCH 2026
SELECTED ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT:
2nd APRIL 2026
RESIDENCY PERIOD:
24th JULY — 21st AUGUST
Exact dates will be confirmed with the selected artist.
Please ensure your travel arrangements align with the residency dates.
ELIGIBILITY
OPEN TO ARTISTS OF ALL DISCIPLINES:
VISUAL ARTS / SCULPTURE / PERFORMANCE / WRITING / SOUND / DIGITAL MEDIA
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Applicants of any age, nationality, or career stage are welcome
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English fluency required
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The residency accommodation and studio space are located within a private maisonette accessible via a staircase.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and encourage applicants with specific access needs to contact us at info@houseworkpresents.com to discuss potential accommodations or any concerns before applying.
Find more info at the link below:
WHAT THE RESIDENCY INCLUDES
PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT
We provide structured support to encourage artistic development, including:
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BESPOKE MENTORSHIP: weekly one-to-one sessions with curators, gallerists, artists, and writers - list of arts professionals
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SOLO EXHIBITION: opportunity to present work in a professionally curated exhibition
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STUDIO AND WORKSPACE: dedicated studio and workspace for the duration of the residency
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EQUIPMENT SUPPORT: £200 budget to support production and participation needs]
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE: publication, artist bio, cv, artist catalog
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VISA SUPPORT: full administrative assistance for international artists to ensure a smooth arrival
FACILITIES
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Private accommodation in a maisonette
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Dedicated studio space
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Access to shared artistic facilities and support
COMMUNITY & ENGAGEMENT
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Opportunity to connect with peers in a collaborative, intimate, and experimental environment
NETWORK OF ART PROFESSIONALS
The residency offers weekly one-to-one mentorship sessions.
We let lead the way to choose from our list of curators, gallerists, and arts professionals, gaining guidance, networking opportunities, and critical feedback.
The list is in constant update so keep checking back!
CONTEXT
The residency is located in one of London’s most creative communities, nestled between London Fields, Broadway Market, and Regent’s Canal. Just a 15-minute walk away are some of the city’s leading galleries, project spaces, and artist-run initiatives. Selected artists are introduced to these spaces through a series of scheduled gallery visits, fostering connections and engagement within London’s vibrant arts scene.
Alma Pearl | Annka Kultys Gallery | The Approach | Auto Italia | Banner Repeater | CARLOS/ISHIKAWA | Cell Project Space | Chisenhale Gallery | Commonage Projects | Emalin | Emalin | Clerk's House | Flowers | GALLERY46 |The Grey Gallery | Hales Gallery | I DE V | l’étrangère | Ilenia | IMT Gallery | Kate MacGarry | Kupfer | Live Art Development Agency | Magnum Gallery | Maureen Paley | Studio M | mother's tankstation | NıCOLETTı | No Show Space | NOW Gallery | Nunnery Gallery | Pangolin London | PEER | Project Native Informant | Public Gallery | Raven Row | The Residence Gallery | Rocket Gallery | Rose Easton | Ruup & Form | SEAGER Gallery | Seventeen | Soft Opening | SPACE | Standpoint Gallery | Tabula Rasa Gallery | UNION Gallery | Union Pacific | Bloomsbury | Whitechapel Gallery | Yamamoto Keiko Rochaix.
FAQs
For more detailed information on the residency, contracts, and practicalities, please see our FAQs.
If you have any questions, please contact: info@houseworkpresents.com