Gasworks Residency for West Africa-Based Artists

Opportunity type: Residency

For: Artists

Deadline: 29/09/2025

Rewards: London Residency, studio, accommodation, stipend, materials budget, visa/travel support

Location Eligibility: West Africa

About this opportunity

Gasworks is offering an eleven-week, fully funded residency in London for a contemporary visual artist based in West Africa. Taking place from 7 April – 23 June 2026, the residency supports cultural exchange, professional development, and artistic experimentation. It is non-prescriptive and process-based, allowing the artist to lead their own research and creative work while receiving curatorial and administrative support.

Rewards

• 24/7 access to a private studio at Gasworks
• Single-room accommodation in a shared residency house
• Return flights and transfers
• Visa costs and application support
• £175 weekly stipend
• Up to £800 materials budget
• London travel card (Zones 1–2)
• Open Studio event and networking opportunities
• Feature on Gasworks’ website
• Curatorial, pastoral, and administrative support

Eligibility

Open to emerging and established artists worldwide. Applicants must show a strong commitment to their practice and interest in participating in the residency community.

Entry Fee

No entry fee

How to Apply

Apply using the link: Gaswork Residency For West African Artists

All questions regarding this award should be sent to info@gasworks.org.uk