more fuel for the residency debate.... Su. 20 Wellington Road Residencies Blast Theory is currently inviting applications for the 20 Wellington Road Residency Programme for 2012. Please submit your application by 31st July on the form available to download from www.blasttheory.co.uk.
About the Residency Programme 20 Wellington Road is a renovated Victorian icehouse overlooking Shoreham Harbour. The building provides offices and studios for the company as well studio spaces for artists, scientists and theorists working in related fields. Blast Theory’s goal is to create an interdisciplinary community of international significance. The Residency Programme is initiated and run by artists. It aims to provide a space for residents to research and develop new work in a supportive and collaborative environment. Criteria Expressions of interest are invited from individuals working in the following fields: Pervasive and location based gaming and interactive media The use of mobile and portable devices in cultural and artistic practice Games design and theory Interdisciplinary and live art practice Applicants should demonstrate achievement in their respective fields and should be able to demonstrate how a residency period at Blast Theory will assist the development of their research and practice. About the studio and 20 Wellington Road Residencies are available for a minimum period of 4 weeks and maximum of 12 weeks. The studio is 5.17m long and 3m wide. A small bedsit is provided which is suitable for one person or a couple. Residents have use of a communal shower-room, kitchen, outdoor terrace and a bicycle. 20 Wellington Road is located in Portslade, overlooking Shoreham Harbour in Brighton, United Kingdom. It is easily accessible by car, bus and train and has free on-street parking nearby. Gatwick airport is 40 minutes by train. London is 1 hour by train. Cost The Residency Programme is managed by Blast Theory who undertakes the upkeep and maintenance of the building. We ask that residents pay a nominal fee of £100 per week to cover these maintenance costs. Blast Theory runs a bursary scheme that may be available to residents to offset the maintenance cost. If you wish to apply for a bursary please outline your reason on the application. Priority will be given to full time artists on a low income. For full details of the programme including available dates and how to apply please visit our website: www.blasttheory.co.uk Blast Theory is supported by Arts Council England.
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