B Arts Blank Space Mini Residency

 If we gave you a wall, what would you write on it? What's the most important issue in your world right now?

This is an opportunity for artists to take time to explore an issue or theme of their choice on the wall outside our No.72 building. We're keen to support artists as they learn about a topic, and in the research and development of a new body of work.

Previously, artists and activists have explored the climate emergency, loss and remembrance, mental health, allyship, racism, care giving by frontline NHS workers of colour, and other issues. 

The Blank Space is 2.5 metres high by 3.4 metres wide.The artist has freedom to work with this space in any 2D medium and adapt, develop, or change the work between a set time period. You'll be given technical support, and an experienced mentor if you want one.

The building is in a very visible space, and on a major bus route, meaning the work will be seen by hundreds of people each day. This is a great opportunity to experiment with new work and fresh ideas, and to talk loudly about something important to you.

Timetable:

Call for artists open 20th February-8th March

Selection we'll contact all artists who apply by the end of 10th March

Artist preparation and mentoring 10th March-21st April

Install 24th-28th April

Exhibited 28th April-23rd June

Fee: £1500, and we'll provide mentoring and install the work with you.

To apply, email info@b-arts.org.uk with an outline of your idea and how you'd make the work. That can be either in writing (no more than one side of A4) or a short video. Tell us why the issue or idea matters. Give us some examples of previous work, or show us how you're ready to make the work.

We'll reply to everyone who applies by 11th March. We'll hold a professional development session for everyone who applies but isn't selected via Zoom, sharing ideas and expert tips for applying for future opportunities.