Opportunity details | Scunthorpe Studio School

Scunthorpe Studio School

Deadline: 23/11/2025

City: Scunthorpe | Country: United Kingdom | Michael Burkitt

Expenses paid

This is a unique six month intensive opportunity to focus on your practice in a supportive and inspiring environment, to gain confidence in your creative career, and connect with a community of peers and professionals to support your development.

Opportunity: Scunthorpe Studio School

At fountain arts we are buzzing to announce our new professional development opportunity for 4 selected artists!

We are offering:

Fully funded (FREE) studio space for 6 months for each artist (November – May 2026)
Professional mentoring – 1:1 tailored support
Group development sessions – workshops, discussions, and skill-sharing with experienced artists and arts professionals
Introductions to arts organisations, producers, curators and galleries in the region with funded visits to three towns and cities
Collaboration with fellow Studio School artists
A group exhibition at fountain arts (April - May 2026)

Artists at an early stage of their career
Artists returning to practice after a break
Artists who can commit to at least 2 days a week to develop their creative work in a professional context

We welcome applications from creatives throughout the UK.

With the expectation that the selected artists will commit to being based in Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire for at least 2 days a week.

Wednesdays will be our support day.

10:00 - 16:00

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Who is eligible for this opportunity?

Artists at an early stage of their career.
Artists returning to practice after a break.
Artists who can commit to at least 2 days a week to develop their creative work in a professional context.

We welcome applications from creatives throughout the UK. With an expectation that artists selected will commit to being based in Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire at least 2 days a week.

Wednesdays will be our support day
10:00 - 16:00

When is the deadline?

Deadline: Sunday 23 November at 23:59.

How many works can I submit?

5 images per application.

How much does it cost?

No cost to apply.

Are there payments to artists?

There is no fee paid to artists selected for this professional development opportunity; however, the value of the programme to each of the four selected artists is estimated at £2,500.

Does the location have disabled access?

Yes, with accessible WC and FREE disabled parking nearby.

How do you decide on proposals?

Selected artists will be chosen from their applications by our community panel.

What happens if my proposal is chosen?

You will receive an email from fountain arts inviting you to an induction.

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