Studio Voltaire Residency for Ghanaian Artists 2026

Opportunity type: Residency

For: Visual Artists

Deadline: 22/03/26

Rewards: Fully funded three-month residency in London, stipend, production funds, mentorship, professional development, and public presentation opportunities

Location Eligibility: Ghana

About this opportunity

Studio Voltaire invites emerging and mid-career Ghanaian artists to apply for a fully funded three-month residency from July to September 2026. The residency offers artists dedicated studio space, access to the onsite community of over 50 artists, and opportunities for self-directed artistic development, experimentation, and exchange. Participants benefit from mentorship, professional development, and public dissemination of their work through open studios and events. Studio Voltaire emphasises inclusive access and provides the support and resources needed for artists to explore new projects, research, and collaborations in London’s vibrant cultural context.

Rewards

• 24-hour access to a private Live/Work Residency Studio
• Weekly stipend of £300 to support living expenses
• Materials, research, and production budget, plus funding for public events and accessibility needs
• Travel and visa costs covered, with application support
• Mentorship and pastoral support from Studio Voltaire staff
• Professional development, networking, and curated mentoring programme
• Public event presentation, social media profile, and dedicated residency webpage
• Access to workshops, AV equipment
• Prepaid London travel card (TFL Zone 1–2)

Eligibility

Free

How to Apply 

Apply using the link: Studio Voltaire Residency for Ghanaian Artists 2026

All questions regarding this award should be sent to studiosandresidencies@studiovoltaire.org