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LONDON ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM

Location Holborn
Deadline for application 06 January 2026
Winner's Prize The artist-in-residence will receive £3,000 a month over the course of four months for a total of £12,000. In addition, Quinn Emanuel will provide an allowance of up to £1,000 for purchase of art materials.  

Competition Description

Residency Period

The residency will begin in April 2026 and last 4 months.

Compensation

The artist-in-residence will receive £3,000 a month over the course of four months for a total of £12,000. In addition, Quinn Emanuel will provide an allowance of up to £1,000 for purchase of art materials.

Selection Criteria

The artist-in-residence will be an artist working with a distinct and new voice, with clear mastery of their media of choice. Preference will be given to artists who are in the early or middle stages of their career. The selection committee is interested in giving opportunity and a platform to underrepresented artists.

Space & Support

The artist-in-residence will have access to an office to use as a studio at the London location.

Exhibition

After the residency is completed, an exhibition will be mounted of the work in a place decided on.

Sales of the work will be determined in conversation as well.