Open Call for a Residency in Glasgow
Open Call
Residency with Glasgow Sculpture Studios in partnership with Triangle-Astérides
From September to November 2026 (exact dates to be discussed with the selected artist)
Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 5 pm (Marseille time)
Established in 2012, the residency exchange is designed for artists at a pivotal point in their career who have not had major institutional support or the opportunity to develop work abroad. The programme enables Glasgow-based artists and creative practitioners to work, share practice, and learn new skills in France, while facilitating the reciprocal experience for artists based in Marseille to travel to Glasgow and experience the cultural landscape of Scotland.
The partnership between Glasgow Sculpture Studios (GSS) and Triangle-Astérides developed from Glasgow and Marseille’s designation as twin cities in 2006. Both organisations have a history of making culture a centrepiece of life within their cities. Based in former industrial hubs, GSS and Triangle-Astérides share similar objectives, challenges, and working contexts. Both organisations underpin the creative communities of their respective cities through nurturing a supportive and diverse artistic community by e.g. providing access to artist studios, high-quality production facilities and cultural networks.
The residency period will be September-November 2026, we will negotiate the exact dates with the selected artist.
The selected artist will receive the following:
• A bursary of £2500 (this can be allocated as you wish but is intended to contribute towards production costs e.g. cost of materials and artist fee);
• Accommodation (we anticipate that the selected artist will be hosted by a GSS artist member in private accommodation – exact details of accommodation are to be confirmed);
• Private studio space at GSS with 24-hour access;
• Access to specialist production facilities at GSS (including wood, metal, ceramics, spray and plaster);
• Studio visits and support from the GSS team and opportunities to share research and/or outcomes from the residency;
• An additional budget is available as a contribution towards individual access requirements.
Residency outcomes
Applicants are expected to meet the following outcomes:
• You will make use of the workshop facilities at Glasgow Sculpture Studios during course of the residency;
• You will make use of the studio provided at Glasgow Sculpture Studios during course of the residency;
• You will meet with the team at GSS at regular intervals during course of the residency;
• You will participate in evaluation and reflection towards the close of the residency period and share your experience with networks in Glasgow through a format of your choosing e.g. a public event, workshop, talk, writing etc.;
• You will take full responsibility for the organisation and cost of shipping for any artwork made during the course of the residency period.
Application criteria
To apply for this residency, you must meet the following criteria:
• You live and work in Marseille full-time;
• You are a practicing artist with a demonstrable desire to explore and expand your practice in contemporary sculpture;
• You have not previously received major institutional support or the opportunity to develop work abroad and your practice would currently benefit from institutional support and cultural exchange.
When writing your application, please bear in mind that you will be working in English-speaking environments.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted in word document or pdf format via email to contact@triangle-asterides.org and should include the following:
• Your contact details (Name, Address & Postcode, Telephone No, Email)
• Statement outlining your artistic practice (2000 characters)
• A statement (4000 characters) outlining:
- How this opportunity with Glasgow Sculpture Studios and the Centre for Contemporary Arts would enable you to develop your artistic practice
- How you would take advantage of the opportunity to connect with other artists and creative professionals in Glasgow
• Documentation of up to 5 works or projects (e.g. images or video links) that you feel best articulate your practice and best support your application. Please also include a short description (title, medium, date, etc) and/or contextual information for each image or link.
• Artist CV (2 A4 pages maximum)
Alternative application formats
We are happy to accept applications in the following alternative formats: video (no longer than 5 minutes), audio (no longer than 5 minutes). Applications submitted via an alternative format should follow the format outlined above under ‘How to Apply’
Deadline for applications
• The deadline for applications is Friday 15th May 2026 at 5pm. Please note, late applications will not be considered.
• If you have any further questions or require any assistance with your application, please contact
Glasgow Sculpture Studios is home to a vibrant community of artists working in contemporary sculptural practice.
We are the largest art production facility in Scotland, with specialist workshops in metalwork, woodwork, plaster, resin, ceramics and digital fabrication. We also provide studio space for artists working in these media and more, exploring what sculpture means today.
We have a technical team who provide support to workshop users and we run a specialist fabrication service, making work for a variety of clients in the arts, architecture and design.
Access is at the heart of everything we do. As well as providing affordable access to specialist skills and production space for professional artists and makers, we share our facilities and creative and technical skills with wider groups of people through our learning and engagement programme.
We build and strengthen relationships between our artists, our communities, and our local partners and aim to provide services that are meaningful, relevant and responsive to the needs of all of our users.
We are located at the Whisky Bond on the banks of the Forth and Clyde Canal. As the anchor tenant in the building and one of the first arts organisations to move into the area we continue to play an important role in developing this vibrant creative industries hub in North Glasgow.