Acme Studios Residencies
About this opportunity
Acme is a London charity that has provided affordable studios, work/live space and a programme of residencies and awards to artists since 1972. Its early career programme supports artists in their first five years of practice with financial subsidy, rent relief, professional development, mentoring and exhibition opportunities, alongside Alternative Pathway Awards for artists on non-traditional routes, mid-career work/live spaces, the Fire Station Residency and international partnership residencies.
Application tips
Several early career awards are made through nominations by partner art schools rather than open application, so check whether your school takes part. Artists on non-traditional routes should look at the Alternative Pathway Awards instead.
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