As part of Art Hub Studios commitment to creating inclusive and affordable art opportunities, we offer a range of residencies that offers free access to our facilities for a 1 month period.

We are offering photographers the opportunity to have 1 month free access to our Darkroom, culminating in a final group exhibition at Photo Book Café (Shoreditch).

This opportunity is aimed at photographers who have an invested interest in analogue technology and would use the time to develop a current or new project. We want someone who is going to use this opportunity to its full potential and actively engage with our community of creative practitioners.

You don’t need to have any formal art education to apply, just a good level of Darkroom understanding.

Deadline: Friday 01 March 2024, 11.59pm

What’s Included.

• 1 month access to the Darkroom between May and August 2024 (3 separate months, for 3 individual photographers)

• 24/7 access

• All chemicals and processing equipment. You will need to provide all other materials such a paper (this can be purchased from us)

• Induction from our Darkroom technician

• Final crit session in the Clore Studio (South London Gallery) involving the 3 residency photographers (September 2024)

• Final group exhibition involving the 3 residency photographers at Photo Book Cafe (October 2024)

• Final zine involving the 3 residency photographers, to be sold at Photo Book Cafe (Potential cost associated with this)

Equipment.

• DeVere 504 enlarger (50mm + 80mm lens)

• 35mm and Medium Format film carries / masks

• Film drying cabinet

• Metal sink with running water

• Chemical trays

• Fridge

  * Film and Paper not provided

How To Apply.

• Read the T&Cs below.

• Fill in the Diversity and Inclusion monitoring form using the red link below.

• Put together an application, including the following information:
  - Tell us about yourself, your artistic practice and what having 1 month free darkroom access would mean to you (up to 300 words / 2 mins audio)
  - Provide a short proposal outlining how you will use the darkroom, it could be the continuation of a project or a whole new project. (up to 200 words / 1.5 mins audio)
  - Provide examples of your work, these can be embedded or links to your social media or website.
  - Give us at least two options for months you can undertake the residency between May - August 2024.

• Your final application can take any form you like. It could be a PDF, a video or an audio recording, so long as it represents you and can be viewed easily.

• Send your application to steph@arthub.org.uk

Studio Visit.

Friday 02 February 2024, 11am -12pm (midday)

An opportunity to learn about the residency and ask any questions.

ENQUIRE
Email: steph@arthub.org.uk

Terms & Conditions.

• The 1 month access to the Darkroom is between May and August 2024 (3 separate months, for 3 individual photographers)

• Applicants must be 18 or over

• Applicants must fill in a Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring Form.

• Successful applicants will be invited to attend the studio from the week commencing 25 March 2024, where they will meet representatives from Art Hub Studios and see the Darkroom. Don’t worry, it’s not an interview, just a friendly chat and a chance for us to learn more about you.

• Our studios are for visual based arts only.

• Unfortunately we cannot accommodate a person who requires step free access.

• The successful applicant will be required to complete a health and safety induction

• The successful applicant will be required to pay a £25 key deposit.

• The darkroom is shared with a small group of other photographers. You must use the booking system to book your sessions in advance.