Gasworks Residency for Palestinian Artists 2026

Residency opportunity in London for emerging and mid-career Palestinian visual artists based anywhere in the world.

By Creatives Unite Community
October 15, 2025
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Deadline: 12 January 2026, 1pm (UK time)
Organizer: Gasworks
Location: London, United Kingdom
Dates: 7 July – 21 September 2026

Read more and apply here.

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About the residency

Supported by the Palestinian Residency Patrons Circle, Gasworks offers an eleven-week fully funded residency in London for emerging and mid-career Palestinian artists based anywhere in the world.

The residency programme supports artistic research, experimentation, and professional exchange, providing residents with curatorial, administrative, and pastoral guidance while encouraging self-directed practice.

The selected artist will receive:

– A private studio at Gasworks with 24-hour access
– Single-room accommodation in Gasworks’ Residency House
– Economy return flights, visa support, and transfers
– Weekly living stipend (£175) and materials budget (£800)
– Prepaid London travel card (zones 1–2)
– Studio visits with curators, artists, and educators
– Participation in an Open Studio presentation on 12 September 2026
– A residency profile and short video feature on Gasworks’ website

Eligibility:

– Open to emerging and mid-career contemporary visual artists based in Palestine or of Palestinian origin living abroad
– Applicants must have a moderate level of spoken English
– Residency is contingent upon visa approval

For more information about the application process, please visit Gasworks' official website and make sure to thoroughly read the official open call document.