Embassy of the North Sea: Dogger Bank Expedition 2027

Turner Contemporary, in partnership with the Embassy of the North Sea, the Doggerland Foundation and other international partners, is offering a unique opportunity for a single UK‑based artist or filmmaker to join the Embassy of the North Sea: Dogger Bank Expedition 2027. The expedition will sail aboard the historic vessel Morgenster from Bremen, Germany to Ipswich, UK between 22 and 29 May 2027. Selected participants will work alongside an international cohort of artists, scientists, researchers and environmental organisations, documenting and creatively responding to the marine environment of the North Sea. The project aims to generate artistic perspectives that contribute to the Dogger Bank Days programme in The Hague (October 2027) and potentially to Turner Contemporary’s One Ocean summit in June 2028. Applications are open until 30 November 2026. The artist must provide a brief expression of interest, a portfolio link and a short biography, confirming availability for the expedition dates and a kick‑off meeting on 18 January 2027. Turner Contemporary will fund the artist’s participation, including travel to and from the departure and arrival ports, and will agree a fee for the work produced. The opportunity is intended for artists and filmmakers with an established practice and a strong interest in ecology, climate and marine environments.

funded participation, travel to/from departure and arrival locations, opportunity to document the expedition, potential further exhibition and summit opportunities, agreed artist fee

Open to UK‑based artists and filmmakers with an established practice; must be able to travel 22–29 May 2027 and attend a kick‑off meeting on 18 January 2027.