Opportunities

2025 ARTIST RESIDENCY OPPORTUNITY

We are delighted to announce another exciting collaboration with The Hugo Burge Foundation to offer

One Month FULLY FUNDED Studio Space in the Old Squash Court Studio

plus, a FREE exhibition stand at BAF 2025

The Studio Space is being offered from 3rd February 2025 - 3rd March 2025 and includes all rent and utilities.

The Old Squash Court Studio

approx. 8m x 4m

The light filled Old Squash Court, which forms part of The Hugo Burge Foundation Studios, at Marchmont Estate in the Scottish Borders, has been beautifully converted into a stunning artist studio, complete with heating, sink, hanging rails and separate entrance.

The successful applicant will also have access to the shared Common Room facilities, which includes a kitchen, dining area, and meeting space.

Applications are being invited from an individual artist or, collaborating artists willing to share the space, who would truly benefit from the experience.

This incredibly opportunity, courtesy of The Hugo Burge Foundation, offers successful applicants the time, space and freedom to concentrate on the development of their own work, try out new ideas, be inspired by their surroundings and be part of a creative and dynamic environment, where they can connect and engage with others working in the arts.

This opportunity also includes a fully funded 3m x 2m exhibition stand at the Borders Art Fair 2025 from 14th-16th March.

This residency includes the following, courtesy of The Hugo Burge Foundation;

Sole use of the Squash Court Studio (8 x 4m) from 3rd February - 3rd March 2025
All rent, utilities and WIFI
A weekly stipend of £350
A 3m x 2m exhibition stand at Borders Art Fair (14-16 March 2025)

Funded accommodation may be available for the right applicant, but we also encourage local artists who would rather commute daily.

The Creative Spaces Common Room

The successful applicant will be required to cover their own transport costs to and from The Hugo Burge Foundation Studios, near Greenlaw, Scottish Borders. It is recommended that the artist has their own means of transport, due to the remote location.

Click here to see a location map.

If a joint application is made, the stipend and any accommodation will be shared.

Proposals for this residency are invited from any visual artists, including painters, makers, sculptors, illustrators, digital artists, and other creators. We also welcome applications from those who have applied for previous residencies, or who are already exhibiting at BAF.

If the successful applicant has already been offered a stand at BAF, they will be offered the chance to upgrade to a 3m x 2m stand or will have the equivalent cost deducted from their fee.

If you would like to apply, please email info@bordersartfair.com with the following;

- A description of who you are, individually or as a collaboration (max 200 words)

- A statement of why you would benefit from use of the Squash Court Studio and what you hope to achieve (max 250 words)

- A statement of why you would benefit from exhibiting at Borders Art Fair

- A summary CV (max 100 words)

- 4 to 6 images of your work

- Your contact, social media and website details.

- Please state if you plan to commute to the studio daily, or if you would need accommodation.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 27th November 2024 at 17.00

About The Hugo Burge Foundation

Hugo Burge (1972-2023) was a British entrepreneur, philanthropist, art lover, and Patron of the Borders Art Fair who spent the last ten years of his life turning his beautiful home in the Scottish Borders into a haven for makers and creators. Hugo hosted events and concerts, built workshops and studios, established artists' and writers' residencies, supported local community groups, and became an important local patron of the arts.

In just a few short years, Hugo transformed the cultural life of the Scottish Borders.

Established in 2024 the Hugo Burge Foundation exists to continue what he started and is dedicated to nourishing and inspiring creativity in every one of us.

Running courses, hosting events, offering awards and providing opportunities to those wanting to enrich their lives and surroundings with art, beauty and the magic of making, the Foundation provides affordable workspaces for artists, makers and creative professionals, and offers funded and self-funded residencies throughout the year. They welcome schools, community groups and art-lovers to visit their beautiful walled garden and restored glasshouses on the Marchmont Estate, and host regular open studios.

Hugo developed a series of outbuildings surrounding a courtyard on the Estate, converting them into a selection of workshops and studios providing high quality, affordable spaces for artists and craft makers, which is also now home to the Hugo Burge Foundation. All of the studios have shared access to a common room, kitchen, and meeting space, where the community of makers can come together, share ideas, and socialise. Permanent tenants in February will include chairmakers Sam Cooper and Richard Platt, the Marchmont Silversmithing Workshop, and Redbraes Pottery.

For more information please visit https://www.hugoburgefoundation.org