Residency
Earth Month Slow Travel-Künstler*innenresidenz in Schottland

We are seeking two individual artists from Germany and France, who are working with any time‑based or durational media (e.g. sound, lens‑based media, performance) whose work reflects an engagement with climate, environmental, or ecological themes.

1. Slow Travel To and Across Scotland: The two artists will travel sustainably by train/boat from Germany and France to Edinburgh. They will continue travelling for three weeks, immersing themselves in Scottish contexts and landscapes. The schedule will be as follows:
 
20–21 April: Artist travel from Germany/France to Edinburgh
22–26 April: Stay at the residency of the Consulate General of France in Edinburgh
27 April – 3 May: Stay at Cove Park in Argyll & Bute
4–10 May: Stay at Linkshouse – Orkney Arts Residency
11–12 May: Stay in Edinburgh
12–14 May: Return travel to Germany/France

2. Artist Talks: The two artists will present their findings, reflections, and works‑in‑progress in an Artist Talk (date to be confirmed).

3. Follow‑Up Workshop: Six months after the residency, a digital workshop will be held with the participating artists and the organising partners to discuss the residency’s impact (date to be confirmed).

Residency Benefits:

• All travel and accommodation provided
• Stipend of £80 GBP per day per artist
• Speaker’s fee of £150 GBP per artist for the Artist Talk
• Opportunity to engage with local cultural and sustainability networks
• Artistic exchange with local peers and site visits
• If school visits are scheduled: £150 GBP per school visit per artist (up to five visits)

• Residence: All nationalities are welcome, provided the applicant has been living and working in France or Germany for a minimum of 3 years.
• Artistic Discipline: Applicants must work in time‑based media or durational practices (e.g. sound, lens‑based media, performance).
• Environmental Themes: Applicants' artistic portfolios must demonstrate a pre‑existing engagement with climate change or environmental themes.
• Slow Travel Commitment: Willingness to participate in slow travel, following the itinerary outlined above.
• Availability: Ability to participate in the residency in person for its full duration.
• Co‑Travel: Willingness to travel together with the other selected artist.
• Public Speaking: Willingness to speak at an Artist Talk.
• English Language: Applicants must be proficient in English and comfortable with public speaking.
• Physical Activity: The programme includes fieldwork in remote environments that involves walking and changing transport conditions.  Adjustments for access can be discussed.
• Age: Open to applicants of all ages.
• School Visits: Interest in participating in school outreach is considered a plus.

We strongly encourage applications from LGBTQIA+ applicants, BPOC, people living with disabilities, and people from working‑class or low‑socioeconomic backgrounds.

Portfolio: 3–5 previous works exploring environmental themes

Statement of Interest (max 500 words): Why this residency aligns with your practice, how you would approach the themes, and what you hope to contribute and gain.