Forgan Arts Centre open applications for the first in a new series of socially and ecologically engaged artist residencies.

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Forgan Arts Centre are seeking artists looking to develop an ambitious new project in collaboration with their communities, marking a new chapter in imagining An Arts Centre as a Garden – a shared, sentient ecology of people, plants, and ideas.

Taking place over 40 days between October 2025 – March 2026, the residency is rooted in the theme of Talking Forests, exploring intergenerational and interspecies exchange. They welcome proposals that connect with their neighbours, classes, allotments, garden activities and wider programme, and are interested in projects which can become part of the living fabric of the centre.

The residency is open to individual artists, as well as duos and collaborative groups of up to four. They are seeking artists with a collaborative and socially engaged practice, experience working creatively with communities, and an interest in environmental and ecological themes.

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Key Details:

• Successful applicants will receive a £15,000 fee for minimum 40 days work, a £10,000 project budget, and separate access budget.
• The residency offers accommodation and studio on site in The Gardener’s Cottage, alongside access to staff, classrooms, garden, tools, and tutor support.
• Artists will have the opportunity to contribute an artwork to The Gardener’s Cottage and/or Garden.

Deadline for applications: 12noon, Mon 1 September

If you’re interested in this role and would like more information, or would like to apply but feel there are barriers limiting your ability to do so, please get in touch with their team by emailing curator@forganartscentre.co.uk.

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Forgan Arts Centre is a rural home for the development of traditional and contemporary art and craft and community activity in Newport-on-Tay, North East Fife. The centre was established by local-residents in 1974 and they remain community-led to this day, with representation from local people at all levels of the organisation.