Apply now to join The Other MA 27/28

We're looking for up to 15 artists* to join the sixth cohort. Being Essex's only art MA (of sorts), we reserve 70% of our places for artists who live or work in Essex. TOMA doesn't offer a formal qualification. You also do not need a qualification in order to apply.
With 60+ artists passing through our school in the last decade, we've learnt that TOMA is best suited to curious people who have an established creative practice which is open to change. To join us for an intensive, process-driven 15 month programme and to be part of a supportive artistic community, visit our bio!

*We use the word 'artist' in the widest sense and are open to different ways of making and thinking creatively.

Whether you're thinking of applying or not, we invite you to come along and hang out at one of our drop-in dates!

At each drop-in you can ask questions and speak to us about the programme, with past TOMA artists holding creative workshops for all ages. If you are thinking of applying and body doubling helps you when it comes to admin, you can also come along to work on your application in a friendly space.

Weds 9 Sept: 6pm - 7pm on Zoom. With interdisciplinary artist and researcher Edi McGurk (TOMA class of 22/24)

Thurs 10 Sept: 5.30pm - 8.30pm at A House For Artists, Barking. With permaculture artist Graham Burnett (TOMA class of 22/24).

Weds 16 Sept: 5.30pm - 8.30pm at The Minories, Colchester. With socially engaged textile artist Sue Gascoyne (TOMA class of 24/25).

Sun 27 Sept: 12noon - 4pm at The Old Waterworks, Southend. With collage and sculpture artist Karen Christensen (TOMA class of 24/25).