Residencies

You will be staying in a former 17th century farmhouse.

Our home is modest, humble and rustic, though we are confident your stay will be comfortable. The accommodation is self-catering and includes a private double bedroom, a writing desk and access to our library. We also provide you with fresh bed linen and towels. You will also have access to free wifi and a washing machine. You will share a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom with one other artist. We can only accommodate two individual artists at any one time. We do not have the capacity to accommodate artist’s friends or partners. It is in the context of wishing to provide a distinctive residency experience that we do not regard ourselves as a holiday venue, and we are unable to accommodate families or pets.

Residencies are available each year from 1st June to 30th September.

From 2026 we prefer a minimum stay of three weeks and a maximum stay of three months. For 2025 the minimum stay is two weeks. Weeks run from Saturday to Saturday. Please email your preferred dates by completing the application form in ‘Contact’.

Prices for a three-week residency in 2026 costs 1,155 euros, and 385 euros for every week or part of a week thereafter.

We do not require a written proposal, the only criteria is that you are an established artist or writer and you can work independently. You can make an expression of interest or a formal application by completing the contact form, and send to: stephenswindellsstudio@gmail.com

For applicants please attach a CV and include links to your website or social media profile. If you do not have a social media profile attach five images of your work or evidence of publication. Please also provide contact details for a video call (eg. WhatsApp, Zoom or Google Duo). Final decisions are made after the video call.

We prefer applications before the 1st June for the summer of the following year.

We welcome contact and expressions of interest anytime of the year through the email address: stephenswindellsstudio@gmail.com

When a residency is accepted a contract-agreement is issued that outlines our offer, the dates and the price. A payment schedule will be outlined in the contract-agreement. A deposit of between 5% to 10% will be requested with return of the signed contract-agreement.

A balance of 50% payment of the total residency price will be required 16 weeks before your residency start date and payment in full is required at least 8 weeks before your arrival. You will be given a receipt for each payment. Places are not fully secured until the contract-agreement is signed/returned and the initial deposit is paid.

We understand people have busy lives with family and work commitments and sometimes the unexpected happens.

If you need to cancel your agreed residency dates we will guarantee to repay your initial deposit of between 5% to 10% if you cancel before 16 weeks of your start date (16 week deadline outlined in payment schedule). However, we are also open to rescheduling your dates to another time or year, subject to availability.

If you cancel after you have paid the 50% balance of your total residency fee (due 16 weeks before your start date) we guarantee to repay half of that back (25% of total price), as long as you notify us before 8 weeks of your start date (8 week deadline outlined in the payment schedule). If we can find a suitable (professional equivalent) replacement artist we will repay all your fees.

If you cancel after you have paid the full residency fee (due at least 8 weeks before the start date) we will always endeavour to repay all your fees back in full as long as we can find a suitable (professional equivalent) replacement. If a replacement artist cannot be found we reserve the right to repay you 25% of the total residency fee and 75% of the residency price will be retained. We will always be happy to explore alternative arrangements if you need to cancel your residency at short notice, however this will always be subject to availability.

Please notify us asap if you think you need to cancel to give us enough time so we can find a suitable replacement.

We strongly encourage everyone to take out a suitable travel insurance policy that will cover your costs in the unlikely event of cancellation.

In the unlikely event of any emergency where we need to cancel your residency we guarantee to repay your total fees paid to date. We will be happy to explore alternative arrangements if we have to cancel your original residency dates.

The residency is self-funded by the artist. We recommend applying to your regional/national arts council or equivalent, or a charitable trust where your personal circumstances qualify. We have both previously received significant Arts Council UK and AHRC UK funding. We are happy to provide you with some guidance on making a funding application.

Arts Council England: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/funding-finder

Creative Scotland: http://www.creativescotland.com/funding

Arts Council Ireland: http://www.artscouncil.ie/available-funding/

Arts Council of Wales: http://www.arts.wales/funding

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