RESIDE 2027/28: Open Call

About this call

RESIDE is New Art Exchange's residency programme in Nottingham, United Kingdom, offering artists, creatives, collectives and community groups the time, space and support to research, experiment and develop new ideas. Proposals are welcome from a wide range of disciplines, including visual arts, writing, curation, design, performance, activism and interdisciplinary practice. NAE particularly encourages applications from artists and creative practitioners from the Global Ethnic Majority, and is especially interested in proposals that connect with local communities. Successful applicants receive free access to NAE's Studio Space for up to 8 weeks, a bursary of £4,000, mentoring and professional development support, and opportunities to raise the profile of their work through NAE's networks and platforms. Residencies take place between June 2027 and April 2028.

Who can apply

• Open to applicants of any nationality
• Medium: Mixed Media / Writing / Curatorial / Performance
• Entry fee: See official site
• Open to artists and creative practitioners aged 18 or over, individuals and collectives working in any medium, including writers, curators, designers, performers, activists, visual artists and interdisciplinary practitioners. Collectives may apply provided at least one member meets the eligibility requirements. Applications from artists and creative practitioners from the Global Ethnic Majority are particularly encouraged. Applications open 14 October 2026. Residencies take place between June 2027 and April 2028, each lasting up to 8 weeks, with exact dates agreed with successful applicants. NAE publishes an information pack and terms and conditions with the call.