Eastside Projectsresidency
Radical Sabbatical 2027 Residencies (Eastside Projects and University of Birmingham)
- Who Can Apply: UK-based artists working in any medium with the right to work in the UK, at least 3 years' professional experience and a demonstrable portfolio; artists enrolled on an academic course (including a PhD) are not eligible.
- The Focus: A six-month research and development residency at the University of Birmingham, paired with academics, on the theme of touch (haptics, embodied knowledge, disability and access, digital touch, materiality and craft, and more).
- The Funding: £3,500 artist fee plus a £500 production budget for travel and/or materials.
- Key Requirements: Online form: contact details; expression of interest (max 500 words or a max 4-minute audio/video link); current practice statement (max 250 words or a max 2-minute recording); recent work as 10 images (portfolio link or single PDF, max 10MB, with captions) or a showreel link (callout says max 10 minutes; the online form says max 5 minutes); up-to-date CV; website link; access needs. Shortlisted artists are interviewed on 10 December 2026.
DeadlineFriday, November 20, 2026
Stipend£3,500 artist fee (£2,750 at start of residency, £750 after the final sharing event) + £500 production budget for travel and/or materials, claimed against receipts
DurationSix months
Program datesJanuary 2027 – June/July 2027
LocationBirmingham
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career, Established
Application notesApply via the online Tally form linked from the callout PDF; the callout asks for the listed materials and no more. A pre-application information session was held on 29 September 2026. Shortlisted artists are interviewed on Thursday 10 December 2026; residencies begin January 2027, with a final sharing event in June/July 2027. Application-process questions: info@eastsideprojects.org (staff work Tuesday-Friday); opportunity questions: Tara Tighe at the University of Birmingham (t.tighe@bham.ac.uk).
Contactinfo@eastsideprojects.org
Eastside Projects
Organization based in Birmingham