Delfina Foundation invites Peruvian Artists for London Residency Program

Each year, Delfina Foundation runs four three-month residency seasons. These residency seasons are dedicated to ‘open’ independent research or to ‘thematic’ collective research around a specific issue or idea.

Benefits          

• Residency activities
  • Alongside offering practitioners time and space to develop their work, Delfina Foundation residencies offer a programme that includes:
    • Opportunities to meet and engage with artists, curators, academics and researchers through organised presentations, studio visits, events and meals;
    • Professional development activities including: presentations and crits, portfolio reviews, and mentoring activities to strengthen the artistic practice;
    • Collaborative exchange between residents through informal gatherings, discussions, and meals; and
    • Guided visits to museums, galleries, non-profits, artistrun spaces and studios, as well as trips to institutions outside London.
• Travel and living support
  • The selected applicant will receive a twelve-week residency at Delfina Foundation, including:
    • A round-trip economy class flight (booked by Artus Peru)
    • Airport transfers in the UK
    • Reimbursement of visa fees (if required)
    • Health insurance (covered by Artus Peru)
    • A living allowance of £30 per day
    • A materials budget of £800
    • A travel pass for London’s public transport network
    • A single bedroom with a desk at Delfina Foundation, a
    • house which hosts up to 8 residents with shared
    • facilities, including: bathrooms, laundry rooms, a
    • kitchen, library and dining room.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be:
  • A Peruvian citizen currently living and working in the Peru;
  • A holder of a passport valid for the duration of the residency (we require applicants to have this ready in hand to avoid delays in applying for a visa);
  • An artist working in the field of contemporary art;
  • Seeking an opportunity to develop their practice;
  • Able to explain how the experience of an international residency will be of benefit not only to their own artistic development, but also to their local networks;
  • Proficient in English.

For more information, visit Delfina Foundation.