Call for artists
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR A BRISTOL-BASED GRADUATE ARTIST
Spike Island is pleased to announce the third edition of the Dreamtime Fellowship for Bristol-based art graduates.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR A BRISTOL-BASED GRADUATE ARTIST
Spike Island is pleased to announce the third edition of the Dreamtime Fellowship, made possible thanks to the support and generosity of Bristol-based artist Luke Jerram.
The Dreamtime Fellowship is now open to applications from Bristol-based artists who have graduated from a BA or MA Fine Art course from any institution within the last five years.
The successful applicant will be granted:
24-hour access to a shared studio space at Spike Island for a year (from October 2022 to September 2023)
Annual membership to the Spike Island Associates network, which offers free access to regular talks, studio visits from artists, critics and curators, and peer-to-peer learning and support
A £5,000 bursary
Three one-to-one mentoring sessions with Luke Jerram throughout the year
This is a fantastic opportunity for self-led professional development and to launch your career as an artist.
CONDITIONS
The Fellowship is for Bristol-based artists who have graduated from a BA or MA Fine Art course from any institution within the last five years.
Spike Island is committed to anti-racism and to addressing inequality in the arts sector. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or minority ethnic, young, disabled, LGBTQI+, working class, care experienced, or living or working in areas of socioeconomic deprivation in Bristol.
The selected candidate will be expected to take part in Spike Island Open Studios in May 2023. Unfortunately, current or former Spike Island studio holders are not eligible to apply for this Fellowship.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should be submitted digitally as a single PDF document under 10MB. This should include:
A current CV (up to 2 pages)
A statement (750 words in total) which outlines your practice (up to 250 words); describes how you would use your time at Spike Island (up to 250 words); and explains why being awarded the Fellowship would be useful at this point in your development (up to 250 words).
6-10 images of recent work, with relevant captions
Your contact details (all applicants must be contactable by phone or email between the submission and interview dates)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: MONDAY 4 JULY 2022, 5PM
We realise that text-based applications do not suit everyone, so if you would like to discuss applying in a different way, or if you require this application form in a different format, please get in touch with us by email: saphia.venner@spikeisland.org.uk
All applicants will receive an automated email to confirm that their application has been received successfully. You will hear from us by Monday 11 July. Unsuccessful applicants are welcome to reapply in future years.
ABOUT LUKE JERRAM
Luke Jerram’s multidisciplinary practice involves the creation of sculptures, installations and live arts projects. Living in the Bristol but working internationally since 1997, Jerram has created a number of extraordinary art projects which have excited and inspired people around the globe.
With many of his artworks in permanent collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Wellcome Collection in London, he also tours his art installations to art festivals and museums worldwide. In 2019 alone, he had 117 exhibitions in 22 different countries.
Having had a studio at Spike Island for more than 10 years, he recently set up his own studio at Paintworks. Now an established artist, he’s keen to support the next generation of artists in Bristol.
Spike Island is pleased to announce the third edition of the Dreamtime Fellowship, made possible thanks to the support and generosity of Bristol-based artist Luke Jerram.
The Dreamtime Fellowship is now open to applications from Bristol-based artists who have graduated from a BA or MA Fine Art course from any institution within the last five years.
The successful applicant will be granted:
24-hour access to a shared studio space at Spike Island for a year (from October 2022 to September 2023)
Annual membership to the Spike Island Associates network, which offers free access to regular talks, studio visits from artists, critics and curators, and peer-to-peer learning and support
A £5,000 bursary
Three one-to-one mentoring sessions with Luke Jerram throughout the year
This is a fantastic opportunity for self-led professional development and to launch your career as an artist.
CONDITIONS
The Fellowship is for Bristol-based artists who have graduated from a BA or MA Fine Art course from any institution within the last five years.
Spike Island is committed to anti-racism and to addressing inequality in the arts sector. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or minority ethnic, young, disabled, LGBTQI+, working class, care experienced, or living or working in areas of socioeconomic deprivation in Bristol.
The selected candidate will be expected to take part in Spike Island Open Studios in May 2023. Unfortunately, current or former Spike Island studio holders are not eligible to apply for this Fellowship.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should be submitted digitally as a single PDF document under 10MB. This should include:
A current CV (up to 2 pages)
A statement (750 words in total) which outlines your practice (up to 250 words); describes how you would use your time at Spike Island (up to 250 words); and explains why being awarded the Fellowship would be useful at this point in your development (up to 250 words).
6-10 images of recent work, with relevant captions
Your contact details (all applicants must be contactable by phone or email between the submission and interview dates)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: MONDAY 4 JULY 2022, 5PM
We realise that text-based applications do not suit everyone, so if you would like to discuss applying in a different way, or if you require this application form in a different format, please get in touch with us by email: saphia.venner@spikeisland.org.uk
All applicants will receive an automated email to confirm that their application has been received successfully. You will hear from us by Monday 11 July. Unsuccessful applicants are welcome to reapply in future years.
ABOUT LUKE JERRAM
Luke Jerram’s multidisciplinary practice involves the creation of sculptures, installations and live arts projects. Living in the Bristol but working internationally since 1997, Jerram has created a number of extraordinary art projects which have excited and inspired people around the globe.
With many of his artworks in permanent collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Wellcome Collection in London, he also tours his art installations to art festivals and museums worldwide. In 2019 alone, he had 117 exhibitions in 22 different countries.
Having had a studio at Spike Island for more than 10 years, he recently set up his own studio at Paintworks. Now an established artist, he’s keen to support the next generation of artists in Bristol.
