Scottish Borders Traditions Residency

This is a fully-funded residency for an artist or creator of any medium who has an interest in looking to history, legend, and local culture as a source of creative inspiration.

This is a residency for an artist or creator of any medium who has an interest in looking to history, legend, and local culture as a source of creative inspiration and who would help us capture a tradition, place, or story that is significant to the Scottish Borders.

The Scottish Borders is a vibrant place with many celebrated stories and traditions, as well as many stories that are yet to be told.
This residency is aimed at supporting a creative who finds inspiration in tradition, legend, history, or community stories who will help us capture a local tale through their artistic medium, be it illustration, sculpture, performance, textiles, etc.

This is a fully funded residency that includes exclusive studio space, accommodation in one of our Hobbit Pods, and a weekly stipend of £350.
There are no expectations about what you will use the residency for, but we hope the selected artist will conduct at least one public event such as a creative workshop (for adult participants), a talk, demonstration, performance or educational activity.

You will be able to spend time with other artists and makers on site, along with another visiting artist also on residency. Our Creative Director, Dr James Fox will provide mentorship during your stay.

Application Timeline:
Deadline: March 7th, 2025
Panel: Week of March 17th
Decision: By March 21st

Location: Scottish Borders

For further information, please contact emma@hugoburgefoundation.org or visit https://www.hugoburgefoundation.org/apply