The Sustainable DarkroomresidencyHybrid
Sustainable Darkroom Futures Residency - Open Call
Travel coveredHousing: Accommodation provided for the exhibition and symposium.
- Who Can Apply: Open to five UK-based artists; two places reserved for residents of Northern England (South Yorkshire to the Scottish Borders) and two places reserved for disabled artists.
- The Focus: Research and development projects proposing innovative, sustainable systems in photography.
- The Funding: £3,400 grant (paid in two instalments) plus travel stipend and accommodation for the exhibition and symposium.
- Key Requirements: Submit a Google Form application; audio and video-based submissions welcome (10 min max); complete the access needs section if relevant.
DeadlineFriday, October 23, 2026
AwardGrant of £3,400 to support research, development and final project outcome.
DurationSix-month hybrid residency
Program dates7 April 2027 – 5 November 2027
LocationSunderland, England
ParticipationHybrid
DisciplinesPhotography, Sustainable systems, Research and development
Application notesApply via the Google Form; audio and video submissions welcome (10 min max). Remaining online Q&A: 11 October 2026, 10:30–11:30 am (Zoom registration). Shortlisted applicants are interviewed 2–9 December 2026. Selected participants must attend bi-weekly online seminars (April–June 2027) and mid-point presentations, produce a minimum 2,000-word written report for online publication, and attend the exhibition (opens 14 October 2027) and symposium (15 October 2027) in Sunderland. The grant is paid in two instalments.
Contactsustinabledarkroom@gmail.com
The Sustainable Darkroom