The commissioned artists will take inspiration from IOU's 50-year archive of live performance, film-making, sculptural practice and unique approach to image making, alongside histories of performance artists working with bodies in landscape, and land artists making interventions into nature. The three selected artists will undertake a one-week residency in June 2026, staying at the IOU Hostel in Hebden Bridge, with studio and making space at the IOU Creation Centre in Halifax. Artists will visit regional sites of interest via guided walks and tours, encouraging collaborative dialogue and reflection whilst spending time in nature. Commission includes: Artist stipend: £750 fee (per artist). Travel and expenses contribution: Individual travel / expenses budget of up to £300 (per artist). Material budget: Individual materials budget of up to £250 (per artist). Production budget: IOU will cover the costs of mounting and marketing the final presentation. One-week residency at IOU Hostel, Hebden Bridge Contribution to IOU's Ecology and Ecosystems Symposium (Wed 15th July 2026). Group critical feedback sessions (Autumn 2026). Presentation of work in Feb 2027 at IOU and Leeds School of Arts For all information and how to apply visit ioucreationcentre.org Application Deadline 30 March 10am Whilst each film will be different, artists will be required to work together collaboratively to agree shared parameters, enabling the works to be presented collectively as a cohesive triptych. This may include shared duration, themes, materials, sound, or presentation approaches. Artists and film-makers will support one another in making the work, acting as outside eyes where appropriate. Artists will share insights from their research and process through IOU's Ecology and Ecosystems Symposium, with final works presented publicly in February 2027. The opportunity is open to UK and international artists at any career stage.