Opportunities

2024 ARTIST RESIDENCY OPPORTUNITY

We are delighted to announce another exciting collaboration with Marchmont Makers Foundation to offer


One Month FULLY FUNDED Studio Space in the Old Squash Court Studio

plus, a FREE exhibition stand at BAF 2024


The Studio Space is being offered  from 5th February 2024 - 4th March 2024 and includes all rent and utilities.


The Old Squash Court Studio

approx. 8m x 4m

The light filled Old Squash Court, which forms part of Marchmont Makers Foundation Studios, at Marchmont House in the Scottish Borders, has been beautifully converted into a stunning artist studio, complete with heating, sink, hanging rails and separate entrance. 


The successful applicant will also have access to the shared Common Room facilities, which includes a kitchen, dining area, and meeting space.


Applications are being invited from an individual artist or, collaborating artists willing to share the space, who would truly benefit from the  experience. 


This incredibly opportunity, courtesy of Marchmont Makers Foundation, offers successful applicants the time, space and freedom to concentrate on the development of their own work, try out new ideas, be inspired by their surroundings and be part of a creative and dynamic environment, where they can connect and engage with others working in the arts.

This opportunity also includes a fully funded 3m x 2m exhibition stand at the Borders Art Fair 2024.

This residency includes the following, courtesy of Marchmont Makers Foundation;


  • Sole use of the Squash Court Studio (8 x 4m) from 5th February - 4th March 2024
  • All rent, utilities and WIFI
  • A weekly stipend of £350
  • A 3m x 2m exhibition stand at Borders Art Fair (15-17 March 2024)


Funded accommodation may be available for the right applicant. 

The Creative Spaces Common Room

The successful applicant will be required to cover their own transport costs to and from Marchmont House, near Greenlaw, Scottish Borders.  It is recommended that the artist has their own means of transport, due to the remote location.

Click here to see a location map.


If a joint application is made, the stipend and any accommodation will be shared.


Proposals for this residency are invited from any visual artists, including painters, makers, sculptors, illustrators, digital artists, and other creators. We also welcome applications from those who have applied for previous residencies, or who are already exhibiting at BAF. 


If the successful applicant has already been offered a stand at BAF, they will be offered the chance to upgrade to a 3m x 2m stand or will have the equivalent cost deducted from their fee.

If you would like to apply, please email info@bordersartfair.com with the following;


- A description of who you are, individually or as a collaboration (max 200 words)

- A statement of why you would benefit from use of the Squash Court Studio and what you hope to achieve (max 250 words)

- A statement of why you would benefit from exhibiting at Borders Art Fair (if you are not already exhibiting)

- A summary CV (max 100 words)

- 4 to 6 images of your work

- Your contact, social media and website details.

- Please state if you plan to commute to the studio daily, or if you would need accommodation. 


The deadline for applications is Friday 24th November 2023 at 17.00

About Marchmont...


Located near Greenlaw in the Scottish Borders, Marchmont House underwent an award-winning restoration under the ownership of the late Hugo Burge, who was also a Patron of Borders Art Fair. His aim was to establish Marchmont as a home to the highest quality makers and creators. The incredible art collection, which combines fine art with contemporary UK sculpture and, arts and craft furniture with antiques, is open to the public for tours and inspirational events throughout the year.
 
As part of the journey to establish Marchmont as an integral, and influential part of the national visual arts and creative landscape, a series of outbuildings surrounding a courtyard near the house, restored by Sir Robert Lorimer in the early 20th century, have been converted to form a selection of workshops and studios providing high quality, affordable spaces for artists and craft makers.  All of the studios have shared access to a common room, kitchen, and meeting space, where the community of makers can come together, share ideas, and socialise.  Permanent tenants currently include stone carvers Michelle de Bruin and Josephine Crossland, chairmakers Sam Cooper and Richard Platt, visual artist Gary Anderson, sculptor Richard Goldsworthy, the Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop, and Redbraes Pottery.


For more information please visit https://marchmontmakers.org/


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