Gasworks Residency for Pakistani Artists
London-based residency for early-career Pakistani visual artists with mentorship, curatorial support, and international exposure.
Gasworks, supported by the Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust and Rangoonwala Foundation, launches an open call for residencies designed for early-career Pakistani visual artists. This prestigious program offers up to sixteen residencies per year in London, United Kingdom, providing a unique opportunity for professional growth, creative exploration, and cultural exchange.
The residency program is self-led and process-based, allowing artists to independently develop their projects while receiving comprehensive support. Residents benefit from administrative, pastoral, and curatorial guidance throughout their stay. The program focuses on research, experimentation, and professional development, enabling artists to work on new artistic projects in an international setting.
Eligibility is open to Pakistani early-career visual artists across all disciplines. Applicants must demonstrate moderate spoken English proficiency and be comfortable discussing their work in English. While prior residency experience is not required, artists should showcase artistic merit, independence, and clear alignment with residency objectives.
Key benefits include the opportunity to develop and experiment with new artistic projects, engage in cultural exchange and networking within London's vibrant art scene, receive mentorship and curatorial guidance, gain international exposure and visibility, and build connections within the global art community. The residency structure encourages residents to interact with London's professional art networks and contribute to the city's cultural landscape.
Applicants should prepare a portfolio and supporting materials outlining their artistic practice and goals. The selection process prioritizes artistic merit, demonstrated independence, and alignment with program objectives. While specific details about funding and stipends are shared upon selection, the program emphasizes professional development and artistic growth.