Scunthorpe Studio School

Scunthorpe Studio School

fountain arts CIC

Artform: Visual arts
Event date: Thu, 27th Nov 2025 to Sun, 31st May 2026
UK-wide

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 "> published -

Event Summary

Free Studio for 6 months? This is a unique six month intensive opportunity to focus on your practice in a supportive and inspiring environment, to gain confidence in your creative career, and connect with a community of peers and professionals to support your development.

Event Description

We are offering:

  • Fully funded (FREE) studio space for 6 months for each artist (November - May 2026)

  • Professional mentoring - 1:1 tailored support

  • Group development sessions - workshops, discussions, and skill-sharing with experienced artists and arts professionals

  • Introductions to arts organisations, producers, curators and galleries in the region with funded visits to three towns and cities

  • Collaboration with fellow Studio School artists

  • A group exhibition at fountain arts (April - May 2026)

Who is it for?

  • Artists at an early stage of their career

  • Artists returning to practice after a break

  • Artists who can commit to at least 2 days a week to develop their creative work in a professional context

We welcome applications from creatives throughout the UK. With an expectation that artists selected will commit to being based in Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire at least 2 days a week.

Wednesdays will be our support day

10:00 - 16:00

This project has been made possible with the support of North Lincolnshire Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of Cultural Futures, a multi-year project to increase arts, heritage and cultural opportunities for North Lincolnshire

Event Overview

  • Event Title: Scunthorpe Studio School
  • Type: Training
  • Date: Thu, 27th Nov 2025 to Sun, 31st May 2026
  • Location: UK-wide

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