GRADUATE ARTIST RESIDENCY
FRI 23 OCT - THUR 19 NOV 2026
We are delighted to offer a free, one-month artist residency at OVADA, taking place from Friday 23 October to Thursday 19 November 2026. We invite artists living in Oxfordshire who have graduated from university within the last 24 months to apply.
This is an opportunity to develop your practice, explore new ideas and make use of a dedicated period of time and space for creative work. Joint applications from two artists are also welcome.
The application deadline for the Graduate Artist Residency is Sunday 27 September at 12:00 PM.
Find further information on eligibility, facilities and the application process below, followed by the application form.
The residency is for artists living in Oxfordshire who have studied Fine Art, either in Oxfordshire or elsewhere, and who are currently living in the county.
We are particularly interested in practitioners who would benefit from dedicated studio space and a sustained period of time to develop their artistic practice.
ELIGIBILITY
The residency offers a dedicated space and time to focus on your practice, alongside access to:
A central Oxford studio
24-hour access
Free Wi-Fi and power
Communal facilities
A community of artists working in the studios
An opportunity to connect with and be part of the exciting programme of exhibitions, events and activities taking place across the warehouse
You may have an open studio during the residency by arrangement with OVADA
FACILITIES
Artists are welcome to bring a vehicle to OVADA on the first day of the residency to transport and load materials. On-site parking is not available. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact OVADA in advance at contact@ovada.org.uk so that we can discuss how we can best support you.
The use of heavy machinery, welding tools or loud equipment is not permitted. Practices involving solvents, aerosols or materials requiring specialist ventilation cannot be undertaken indoors.
At the end of the residency, the space must be fully vacated and all belongings removed by 5:00pm on Thursday 19 November 2026. OVADA is unable to store materials, artworks or waste after the residency ends, and large items of waste must not be left behind.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
OVADA is committed to creating a kind, respectful and supportive community. All artists and team members are expected to act with thoughtfulness and respect towards one another and the shared studio environment.
All artists are expected to comply with OVADA’s Code of Conduct, Health and Safety Policy, Safeguarding Policy, Environmental Policy, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
OVADA COMMUNITY
PLEASE NOTE ACCOMMODATION AND MATERIALS ARE NOT PROVIDED WITH THIS RESIDENCY
THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE GRADUATE ARTIST RESIDENCY IS SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER AT 12:00PM
THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE GRADUATE ARTIST RESIDENCY IS SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER AT 12:00PM
Artists should submit an application with a link to their website and/or artist instagram account, a PDF Portfolio and a 300 (max) word statement about what they would like to gain from the residency.