Time and Space Residencies – Metal
Time and Space Residencies
Metal has 9 Time and Space residencies to offer each year. 3 in Southend / 3 in Liverpool / 3 in Peterborough.
Our Time and Space residencies are by application and selection – with two application deadlines each year.
Deadlines for 2014: 10 March 2014 and 15 September 2014
Our Time and Space Residencies offer the following resources to artists at Metal’s venues:-
In Southend
Accommodation for two people – or 4 people sharing bedrooms.
Access to a dedicated work space – can accommodate up to 6 people working together (n.b. our space in southend is not suitable to use as an artist’s studio – perfect for ideas development, writing, script development, post-production work, initial readings & some small scale rehearsal.
All costs of space met – i.e. light / heat / water etc
Length of stay – flexible – anything up to a month-long stay in accommodation (20 working days). Use of other spaces longer periods can be negotiated.
Access to Metal staff time/advice;
Access to Metal resources such as broadband/workstation etc
Southend on Sea is a 45min train journey to east London and as such has fantastic access to the cultural offer in London.
In Liverpool
Access to a dedicated work space – there are a number of types of spaces available depending on the type of work being developed, including:-
- Short term studio space – a 5.5m x 4m (22sq m) space within a larger, open plan space that is shared with one other.
- Ground floor scratch performance space – suitable for up to 10 people working together
- Desk space for writing / design / computer and digital work
All costs of space met – i.e. light / heat / water etc
Length of stay – flexible – anything up to six months (120 working days)
Access to Metal staff time/advice; Metal resources such as broadband/workstation etc
Liverpool has a thriving cultural scene and is 30 mins train journey from Manchester too.
Currently we have no accommodation facilities in Liverpool.
In Peterborough
Access to a dedicated work space – there are a number of types of spaces available depending on the type of work being developed, including:-
- Short term studio space –
- Ground floor scratch performance space – suitable for up to 15 people working together
- Desk space for writing / design / computer and digital work
All costs of space met – i.e. light / heat / water etc
Length of stay – flexible – anything up to six months (120 working days)
Access to Metal staff time/advice; Metal resources such as broadband/workstation etc
Peterborough has a burgeoning cultural scene and is just 45 mins train journey from Kings Cross, London and as such has fantastic access to the cultural offer in London.
Currently we have no accommodation facilities in Peterborough.
Criteria for artists applying for Time and Space
Must be:-
• an established artist with at least 5 years in practice
• currently exploring a new aspect / project / development in their own practice
• prepared to commit the time necessary to the process and to ensure that the opportunity is made full use of
• prepared to ensure that Metal’s Venue is respected and looked after during stay
• prepared to make a contribution to Metal’s ongoing programme (e.g. give a talk / Future Network meeting / contribute to an event / or other.
• prepared to make a contribution to Metal’s website (e.g. images / video podcast / written contribution)
Artist’s who are selected for a Time and Space residency are expected to be self motivated, self organizing and self contained and to meet all their own expenses other than accommodation and working space.
Please note: These residencies do not offer a fee or any per diems.
Chalkwell Hall – Southend
Metal’s space in Southend on Sea, Chalkwell Hall is a stunning Georgian Manor House built in 1830 recently renovated by Metal into a low carbon house for the development of artistic ideas. It has flexible working space, two double bedrooms, a magnificent dining room and a year round programme of artist’s residencies and multi-disciplinary projects and events.
Edge Hill Station – Liverpool
Metal’s space in Liverpool, Edge Hill Station is the oldest passenger railway station in the world. Built in 1836 the space is an inspiring location for the creation of work. The space lends itself to the creation of visual art due to the size and industrial nature of the buildings, however, we will also consider applications from writers, theatre practitioners and start-up creative industries such as graphic designers, architects etc.
Chauffeurs Cottage – Peterborough
Originally a residential property in the Cathedral grounds, Chauffeurs Cottage was recently renovated by Metal into a hub of flexible office, studio, performance and meeting spaces. There are also dedicated facilities for sound recording and digital production and an large courtyard with a grand entrance gate that is part of the original Cathedral wall. It is in the heart of Peterborough’s beautiful medieval city centre.
How To Apply
Please click here complete the application form, with the relevant supporting information.
Next deadline: 10 March 2014.
Applicants notified: 28 March 2014
