Artist in Residence

One of our key aims is to give support to emerging artists to refine their work and take creative risks.

Supporting local, emerging artists to develop their practice

Our artist in residence (AiR) scheme was launched in the spring of 2019 to help local artists find the space and time to develop their practice.

Each artist is with us for 3-6 months and is encouraged to create work that engages with our community. Some artists have held performances or hosted workshops, whilst others have worked with specific community groups or used the time to develop professionally.

We seek out artists who are working to engage our community through radical and inspiring work. We are particularly interested in local artists who are underrepresented in the sector, and artists who have a socially engaged practice.

In the autumn, we will be seeking applications for artists to join us in 2026. Check back for info then.

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Ben Murphie

Ben Murphie was our sixth artist in residence. He took St Margaret’s House by storm in a wave of pink and yellow ‘fabulousity’. This residency culminated in the release of a new single, debuted at the cabaret event: ‘The Haus Of Battenberg’.

June-Aug 2022

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Milou Stella

Milou Stella was our fifth artist in residence who used her time to embark on a large body of work: ‘The Elusive Good Egg’ which examined the cross section of Queerness and (In)Fertility.

Jan-March 2022