The Art for the Environment Residency Programme (AER) provides current UAL postgraduates and recent alumni (within 12 months) the opportunity to apply for a 2 to 4 week residency at one of our internationally renowned host institutions, to explore concerns that define the 21st century – biodiversity, environmental sustainability, social economy and human rights.
Founded in 2015, internationally acclaimed artist Professor Lucy Orta, UAL Chair of Art for the Environment – Centre for Sustainable Fashion, launched the programme in partnership with international residency programmes and UAL Post-Grad Community.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wakefield, UK
Residency dates: 2 – 4 weeks in October or November (TBC)
Application deadline: 27 July 2020 (Midnight)
About the host: Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) strives to provide a centre of international, national and regional importance for the production, exhibition and appreciation of modern and contemporary sculpture both within the natural 500-acre landscape and through a range of different gallery experiences. The AER residency takes place within the grounds, giving privileged out-of-hours access to respond to the park’s diverse natural environment, as well as a unique opportunity to create work that can engage with the YSP visitors in new ways.
AER Residency Programme overview: This is a self-directed programme. The revelatory nature of YSP surroundings opens up possibilities and encourages the exploration of the relationship between new forms and concepts of contemporary sculpture, landscape and nature; stimulating engagement and a sense of adventure within the park’s extraordinary surroundings.
AER Residency opportunity includes:
- Two to four-week residency in the Gate House in the grounds of YSP
- UAL grant of £500 on completion of residency and final report
- Use of metal and wood workshop / clean space
- Half a day of technical support
- Curator mentoring and feedback
- Potential Presentation of Work
- Accommodation and catering at the YSP's Archway Lodge
- Materials support (cap £500
- Return UK travel including a suggested 1 day preparation trip before residency. (cap £150)
Criteria: Applications accepted from UAL postgraduates (MA and PhD) and recent alumni (within 12 months from graduation) only.
Please Note: Successful applicants will be responsible for (i) arranging and booking their own travel to and from the place of the AER Residency in accordance with guidance provided in the application call-outs or by AER administration team and (ii) arranging visas or other travel documentation as may be necessary as well as health and travel insurance. Successful applicants will be required to sign an appropriate UAL AER Residency Agreement which governs applicant’s participation on the Residency prior to the commencement of the Residency. All successful applicants shall receive a copy of the UAL AER Residency agreement following a formal confirmation on the grant of Residency.
Gallery
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Damien Hirst, The Virgin Mother, 2005 Photographed by Prudence Cuming Associates Damien Hirst and Science Ltd
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KAWS, Yorkshire Sculpture Park (Fibreglass, aluminium and wood)
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Jaume Plensa at Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Useful Links
- For further Information on the programme, visit the Art for the Environment Residency page.
- Explore our partnering institutions from all over the world.
- Extend your knowledge of AER by exploring Stories by previous UAL residents reporting back from their trip.
- Thinking of applying? Take a look at previous winning applications that earned a place on the AER residency programme.
- Professor Lucy Orta: AER Founder, UAL Chair of Art and the Environment, Centre for Sustainable Fashion
- Camilla Palestra: AER Associate Curator, Centre for Sustainable Fashion
- Fiona McKay AER Coordinator, Centre for Sustainable Fashion
- Abigail Fletcher: UAL Post-Grad Community Coordinator
For enquiries, please email UAL Post-Grad Community