North Lincolnshire Photography Residency & Commission 2026
Develop a new body of photographic work responding to the stories, communities, and cultural heritage of North Lincolnshire during a paid residency from September 2026 to March 2027.
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- 30 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- $2,000
- Location
- North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
- Exhibition window
- Jan 1, 2027
About
Overview
Over the Bridge, in partnership with Fountain Arts, is offering a paid artist residency and photographic commission for an emerging or re-emerging photographer to develop a new body of work responding to the stories, communities, and cultural heritage of North Lincolnshire. The residency is built around the question "How do we tell the story of a place?" and is intended for a photographer curious about place, community, and visual storytelling who is ready to take the next step in their practice with professional support.
Theme
The residency asks the selected photographer to respond to the histories, communities, and cultural heritage of North Lincolnshire, exploring local history, everyday life, overlooked spaces, changing landscapes, and the voices of people who live and work in the area.
Eligibility
- Emerging or re-emerging photographers
- Based in North Lincolnshire, have a connection to the area, or have a strong interest in working there
- Early in their career, recent graduates, or returning to photography after time away
- Have not yet had a solo exhibition or comparable supported residency within the last three years
- Applications welcomed from photographers from all backgrounds, with encouragement for those currently underrepresented within the arts
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 24 August 2026
- Interviews: Week commencing 31 August 2026
- Residency Period: September 2026 – March 2027
- Exhibition at Fountain Arts: January 2027
Awards & Benefits
- Paid artist commission of £2,000
- One-to-one mentoring from Over the Bridge
- Curatorial guidance and professional development
- Production support throughout the project
- Introductions to local communities, heritage organisations, and partners through Fountain Arts
- Support to develop community engagement activity where appropriate
- Public exhibition of the commissioned work at Fountain Arts, Scunthorpe, in January 2027
- Opportunities to engage local audiences through artist talks, workshops, or other public events
How to Apply
Submit an online application by 24 August 2026.
Application Fee
None.
Location
North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. Exhibition at Fountain Arts, Scunthorpe.
- Award
- Paid artist commission of £2,000, one-to-one mentoring, curatorial guidance, production support, and public exhibition at Fountain Arts in January 2027
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- How do we tell the story of a place? The residency asks photographers to respond to the histories, communities, and cultural heritage of North Lincolnshire, exploring local history, everyday life, overlooked spaces, changing landscapes, and the voices of people who live and work in the area.
- Eligibility
- Emerging or re-emerging photographers based in or connected to North Lincolnshire, early in their career or recent graduates, who have not yet had a solo exhibition or comparable supported residency within the last three years.
- Audience
- Emerging or re-emerging photographers early in their career, recent graduates, or returning to photography after time away
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