A paid group creative retreat for five experienced artists from any art form, held at The Old Brewery, Cromarty, 24 – 28 March 2025.
What is Space / Time?
Space / Time is part of Magnetic North’s Artist Development programme and over a hundred artists have taken part in the retreats since the first one in 2012. It is a group creative retreat for five experienced artists from any art form that asks the question “How can you continue to thrive as an artist?” The residency combines facilitated dialogue – built around a series of self-generated questions – with time for individual reflection. It will be led by Nicholas Bone and Alice McGrath.
When is Space / Time?
The residency will take place in Cromarty from the 24 – 28 March 2025.
*You will need to be available for the full week, and be able to arrive in Cromarty on Sun 23 March.
Who should apply?
This residency is aimed specifically at experienced artists who have at least seven years experience working within the arts (this does not need to have been continuous), and have had their work produced, performed, or exhibited professionally.
Aims of the residency:
● To refresh participants through a stimulating examination of creativity
● To give space and time for artists to reflect on their own creative practice,
while engaging with other artists who are asking similar questions about
their own next steps
● To stimulate dialogue about creative processes in a supportive
atmosphere
● To make time for individual reflection and thought
Participants will be paid a fee of £624 for attending the residency, unless they are employed by a Regularly Funded Organisation and are undertaking the retreat as part of their work for that organisation. Single room accommodation and food will be provided on site at Cromarty Arts. In keeping with the communal spirit of the residency, participants are encouraged to cook, eat, and share meal times together as much as possible. In line with our Carbon Management Policy, all food is vegetarian.
Magnetic North will reimburse travel costs within the UK to and from Cromarty. They work with all participants to arrange travel by public transport and/or car sharing and will not generally pay for flights or single occupancy car journeys.
How to Apply:
Please complete the short Google application form via the Magnetic North website, linked below, where further information is also available. Applicants will be informed of the panel’s decision by Fri 7 February 2025.
If you have any questions please contact Ellen at artistdevelopment@magneticnorth.org.uk. For further information, please contact artistdevelopment@magneticnorth.org.uk or visit https://www.magneticnorth.org.uk/artist-development/spacetime.