About the Open Call

This residency is open to emerging and mid-career artists working in all disciplines across London. For four months, the artist-in-residence will be given a studio in the Quinn Emanuel London office to support their existing practice or a new project as appropriate. At the end of the residency, an exhibition will be held to display the works of the artist, and at least one work will be incorporated into the permanent collection. The exhibition will be held in a location deemed appropriate for the work, decided on between the artists and curator. The residency will begin in April 2026 and last 4 months. The artist-in-residence will be an artist working with a distinct and new voice, with clear mastery of their media of choice. Preference will be given to artists who are in the early or middle stages of their career. The selection committee is interested in giving opportunity and a platform to underrepresented artists. The artist-in-residence will have access to an office to use as a studio at the London location, which is a 24/7 secure building with keycard access, and parking is included if needed. After the residency is completed, an exhibition will be mounted of the work in a place decided on. Sales of the work will be determined in conversation as well. Quinn Emanuel recognizes that not all disabilities are visible and is willing to make accommodations based on the needs of the individual.

What is Offered

The artist-in-residence will receive £3,000 a month over the course of four months for a total of £12,000. In addition, Quinn Emanuel will provide an allowance of up to £1,000 for purchase of art materials. An exhibition will be held at the end of the residency, and at least one work will be incorporated into the permanent collection. Sales of the work will be determined in conversation between the artist and Quinn Emanuel.

Requirements

This residency is open to emerging and mid-career artists working in all disciplines across London. Applicants should demonstrate a distinct and new voice with clear mastery of their chosen media. Preference will be given to artists in the early or middle stages of their career. The program is interested in providing opportunities and a platform for underrepresented artists. Applicants must live in the London area. International artists are accepted but must secure their own visas prior to arrival, as Quinn Emanuel cannot provide or sponsor visas. There is no education requirement. All applications must be submitted in English. The studio is in an office building, so nothing violating fire code is permitted. A selection committee appointed by curator Alexis Hyde and John Quinn will review applications.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your application to londonartistfellowship@quinnemanuel.com. Applications should include the following components: - Proposal (500 words max) in the body of the email. - Resume or CV, including contact information, in PDF form. - Digital portfolio, submitted in a single PDF, highlighting up to 8 original works that represent the applicant’s style, quality, and practice over time. This should be not more than 10 images total in the file as some works may require more than one picture. - Total file size should not exceed 20MB. - Links for applicable videos or media may be included in the body of the email. All materials are due by 11:59 PM GMT January 6, 2026.