Residenze “Radical Sabbatical 2027”

Radical Sabbatical is a collaborative six‑month residency programme between Eastside Projects and University Collections, University of Birmingham. Two UK‑based artists are invited to develop research‑driven practice alongside academics from a range of disciplines, receiving a £3,500 artist fee and a £500 production budget. The residency begins in January 2027 and culminates in a public sharing event in June/July 2027. Applicants must submit a proposal that engages with the theme of touch – exploring haptic, sensory, digital, material, and embodied dimensions – and indicate which listed academics they wish to work with. A pre‑application workshop is held on 29 September, and shortlisted artists are interviewed on 10 December. The call is open to individual artists residing in the United Kingdom.

Six‑month residency, artist fee, production budget, mentorship from university academics, studio space, access to research facilities.

Open to individual artists based in the United Kingdom only.