Wirksworth Festival: The Lodge Project
A funded residency in the Derbyshire Dales
We are looking for a visual artist who would explore the area from an outsider’s point of view – the landscape, diverse architecture, industrial past and community, and develop a body of work based on their time here. The residency would conclude with an exhibition at 2026 Wirksworth Festival.
The successful applicant will be provided with accommodation and studio.
A £3,000 fee is paid to the artist along with free accommodation and studio.
Application deadline 17:00 on 7th FEBRUARY 2025
Residency period: July/August/September 2025
Eligibility: A UK resident, visual artist with a minimum of 5 years practice wishing to refresh and develop their practice.
Application process:
A proposal, of approx. 300 words, illustrating how you might approach the residency and what you would hope to achieve.
A current C.V.
6 images of recent work.
For more information and application pack please apply via the website –
https:/ wirksworthfestival.co.uk
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