Acme Studios Residencies
About this opportunity
Acme Studios provides affordable live/work studios to visual artists in London. Residencies range from one to five years, offering emerging artists long-term stability to develop their practice in one of the world's most expensive cities.
Application tips
Demonstrate a committed studio practice and explain why London-based studio space would be critical for your artistic development.
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