Gas Works

Casting Call: Residency Open Call for Artists Based in Bolivia

About the Residency: Gasworks invites emerging Bolivian artists, either based in Bolivia or living outside of Bolivia, to apply for a fully funded 11-week residency in London. This program is ideal for artists in the early stages of their career seeking an opportunity for self-led professional development, artistic exchange, and experimentation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Engage in self-directed research and production of new work.
• Participate in a public Open Studio event in the tenth week at Gasworks.
• Deliver a public talk (or similar) in Bolivia (or online) about the residency experience.
• Create a written report summarizing the residency experience.

Job Details:

• 24-hour access to a private studio at Gasworks.
• Participation in public events and studio visits with curators and arts professionals.
• Interaction with London’s artistic and cultural community.

Requirements:

• Must be a contemporary visual artist in the early stages of their career.
• Must currently live and work in Bolivia, or be a Bolivian artist living abroad.
• Moderate level of spoken English for engaging in artistic discussions.
• Submit a project proposal specific to the residency and London context.
• Ineligible if currently residing outside of Bolivia.
• Preference given to artists who haven’t worked in London before.

Compensation:

• All visa costs and support during the application process.
• Economy return flights, including luggage allowances.
• Single room accommodation in Gasworks’ Residency House.
• Weekly stipend of £150 for living expenses.
• A materials budget of £800.
• Access to Gasworks’ tools and AV equipment.
• Prepaid travel card for central London.
• Administrative, pastoral, and curatorial support from Gasworks.