Our artist residency offers a flexible partnership with local artists.  We offer residencies of 1-2 months in which artists works will be displayed in either our cafe or sancutuary gallery or both. 

Unlike traditional, often isolated, rural residencies, our residencies are public-facing, focusing on community engagement and integrating art into daily life. 
They are also incredibly flexible to the needs and avaliability of the artist

Duration: Most artists choose to display their work at The Well for 1-2 months so that those who visit the centre can be enriched and so that friends and appreciators of the artists work can visit the exhibited work.

Compensation: Art can also be offered for sale through the Village Well with the artist recieving 80% of the proceeds and the remainder going to fund our NFP community work

Showcase/Workshops: Artists are given the opportunity to take up opportunities of both a showcase night and workshops. 
Showcases can be ticketed and catered for by our wonderful Village Well catering team.
Artists are also invited to host a workshop during their residency and be paid for their time with the Village Well coordinating sales of tickets and marketing for you.
Both of these are optional and not a requirement of residency 

Workspace/Studio: Artists are also welcome, as they are able and interested, to use a dedicated space at the centre work, allowing participants in the centre to watch the artistic process.  This is also an optional benefit rather than a requirement of residency.

The Benefits of a Village Well residency

• For the Artist: Provides a unique, environment for inspiration, free workspace and workshop space, and direct access to a new audience.
• For the Village Well: We believe that art actively benefits the wellness of everyone, enriching our atmosphere and the programs offered in it and fostering connections between the local community. 

 

If you would like to be a part of our artist in residence program please email an artist bio and some examples of your work to jhubbard@aldgatevillagewell.org