Creative Residency FAQs
Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Artists, creatives, thinkers, researchers
When is the deadline?
The first round of submissions and the initial deadline for all applications is midnight 15/12/2024.
How much does it cost?
Avoid the 2025 price increase by paying before the end of 2024 (this gives you 10% off the cost below)
£325 per person for a 4-nights accommodation with activities over 4 days at the YHA with full access to the hostel and residency content and activities.
£275 if you are staying in your own accommodation.
2 x £179 per person supported places (see below). This will be chosen by need, enthusiasm and artist portfolio and/or statement.
Food, drink and travel are not included.
Are there payments to artists?
No
Does the location have disabled access?
Please see YHA accessibility webpage for details.
https://www.yha.org.uk/stay/accessible-hostels
What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?
Work which is created from residency themes will be shared online via Mayes Creative's social media and web channels. Additionally, if taken up, each artist will have a section on the Mayes Creative website dedicated to their work on this residency.
What happens if my proposal is chosen?
We will let you know that your proposal has been chosen and we will send you an email with details how to accept and pay.
What kind of proposals are you looking for?
Those who show an interest in the residency themes and also participants who would be potential future collaborators. We are especially keen on meeting people with a related research interest.
What are the selection criteria?
We are keen to encourage artists who have relevant interests and research practices to our themes. We are also looking for a mix of creative practices so that everyone can benefit from considering alternative approaches to the thematic material.
What happens in the case of a national lockdown or a Covid-19 related complication?
Please email us if you have any further questions
Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Artists, creatives, thinkers, researchers
When is the deadline?
The first round of submissions and the initial deadline for all applications is midnight 15/12/2024.
How much does it cost?
Avoid the 2025 price increase by paying before the end of 2024 (this gives you 10% off the cost below)
£325 per person for a 4-nights accommodation with activities over 4 days at the YHA with full access to the hostel and residency content and activities.
£275 if you are staying in your own accommodation.
2 x £179 per person supported places (see below). This will be chosen by need, enthusiasm and artist portfolio and/or statement.
Food, drink and travel are not included.
Are there payments to artists?
No
Does the location have disabled access?
Please see YHA accessibility webpage for details.
https://www.yha.org.uk/stay/accessible-hostels
What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?
Work which is created from residency themes will be shared online via Mayes Creative's social media and web channels. Additionally, if taken up, each artist will have a section on the Mayes Creative website dedicated to their work on this residency.
What happens if my proposal is chosen?
We will let you know that your proposal has been chosen and we will send you an email with details how to accept and pay.
What kind of proposals are you looking for?
Those who show an interest in the residency themes and also participants who would be potential future collaborators. We are especially keen on meeting people with a related research interest.
What are the selection criteria?
We are keen to encourage artists who have relevant interests and research practices to our themes. We are also looking for a mix of creative practices so that everyone can benefit from considering alternative approaches to the thematic material.
What happens in the case of a national lockdown or a Covid-19 related complication?
Please email us if you have any further questions
