Tir Canolresidency

Tir Canol and Coed Cadw (Woodland Trust Wales) Woodland Artist Residency

Source

Illustrative image: a Kandinsky painting — Illustrative image: Vasily Kandinsky, Painting with Green Center, 1913. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain

Illustrative image: Vasily Kandinsky, Painting with Green Center, 1913. Art Institute of Chicago, public domain

Who Can Apply: Emerging and established artists of any discipline who work in a socially engaged way, have a connection to Mid Wales, and whose work relates to trees and woodlands.
The Focus: Develop and/or deliver work themed around trees and woodlands to (re)connect communities to the landscapes of Mid Wales.
The Funding: £3000 artist fee and mentorship from local artist and Tir Canol programme manager Alice Briggs.
Key Requirements: Email info@tircanol.wales for more information and an application form.

DeadlineFriday, October 30, 2026

Stipend£3000 artist fee

Durationone month (total, in one block or spread across the period)

Program datesDecember 2026 – March 2027

LocationMachynlleth, Wales

ParticipationOn-site

Career stagesEmerging, Established

Disciplinessocially engaged practice

Application notesOnly one placement is available. Applications are by email: contact Rosie Slay at info@tircanol.wales for more information and the application form, and submit by 30/10/2026. The selected artist spends a total of one month in the designated area between December 2026 and March 2027 (one block or spread out), with mentorship from local artist and Tir Canol programme manager Alice Briggs.

Contactinfo@tircanol.wales

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