East Gallery Fellowships Creative Practice 2023

Each Fellowship consists of a fixed grant awarded by Norwich University of the Arts and lasts for an agreed period of research activity (10 months) during which time the Fellows are required to research, develop, and produce innovative work of international standing from within Norwich University of the Arts. While they accept that some of this work may occur off-campus, the Fellow would be committed to spending a proportion of time on campus and have regular check-ins with East Gallery and Norwich University of the Arts staff.

• The Fellowship programme provides practitioners with the opportunity to focus on a particular project as part of their wider work, within a supportive and creative environment.
• Your work will contribute to Norwich University of the Art’s reputation for excellence in research, and you will develop and deliver your project working closely with East Gallery, and any relevant academic staff.
• You will work with East Gallery’s Curator to stage a range of appropriate activities, including presentations of your proposed research project, to engage and exchange knowledge with academic staff, Norwich students, and the public.
• The university offers a range of technical support, workshops, IT, and additional facilities such as in fashion, textiles, film, photography, and print studios, which will be available to the Fellow, subject to negotiation with staff from the relevant departments.
• A public exhibition at East Gallery will form the core element of each Fellow’s activity. The exhibitions will take place at an agreed time at the end of the Fellowship period, developed and curated with East Gallery. There is a separate budget for exhibition installation costs.
• Each Fellowship will include the creation of an editioned artwork to be sold exclusively at East Gallery promoting the Fellowships and raising essential funds for the venue and its wider programme. The first copy of the edition will enter the Norwich University of the Arts Collection.

Fellowship Details

• The Fellowship offers up to £20,000 per candidate. The Fellow is responsible for covering their own travel, accommodation, and living expenses from this grant. You will be provided with access to a working studio space as required during the Fellowship.
• Up to a further £4,000 will be paid in research, material, or artwork production costs throughout the duration of the Fellowship.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates of all ages and backgrounds are eligible to apply, and no specific academic qualification is required. A minimum of 2 year’s professional practice in your field is an essential criterion to be eligible, as well as a high level of existing research activity and national/international profile of the outcomes, projects, and associated work.

For more information, visit Norwich University of the Arts.