Open Call for Leeds Artists
Deadline: 15/05/2025
Contact
Aire Place Studios
Leeds
https://www.aireplacestudios.com/
Details
Resilient Artist Cohort – Free Training & Exhibition Programme
The Resilient Artist Cohort is an artist-led development programme supporting six Leeds-based artists through mentoring, skill-sharing workshops, and hands-on exhibition experience.
The programme is now live, with applications opening 1 May 2025.
What’s Included:
Expert-led training (curation, funding, strategy & more)
1:1 mentorship tailored to your practice
£250 bursary
Real-world exhibition experience
A collaborative space for growth & experimentation
Who Can Apply?
Leeds-based artists who:
Have 5+ exhibition-ready works
Work in wall-based or small plinth formats
Have been out of formal education for 2+ years
Are excited to learn, share, and collaborate
We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented artists.
Key Dates:
Open Call: 1–15 May 2025
Workshops & Exhibitions: June–October 2025
Venue: The Mill Gallery, Leeds (no step-free access)
Not applying? You’re not missing out—public, subsidised workshops and mentoring will run throughout the programme to help you build skills and explore future opportunities.
Apply and grow your practice with us!