Residency open call for artists based in Central America

About the Open Call

This residency open call is for an early-career artist based in Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama). The eleven-week, fully funded residency will take place at Gasworks in London from 7 January – 23 March 2026. Our residencies programme supports professional development, cultural exchange, and artistic experimentation. We host up to twenty residencies each year, bringing artists from all over the world to London. All our residencies are self-led, non-prescriptive and process-based; they are about enabling artists to research and develop new work, engage with the city, and build their networks. We provide administrative, pastoral, and curatorial support throughout the residency, but we expect residents to be self-motivated, and to lead on the research and production of their own work, during their time with us. This residency is supported by the Shelagh Wakely Bequest, administered by The Elephant Trust.

What is Offered

An eleven-week, fully funded residency at Gasworks in London, including administrative, pastoral, and curatorial support. The residency enables artists to research and develop new work, engage with the city, and build networks. It is supported by the Shelagh Wakely Bequest.

Requirements

Early-career artist based in Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama). Residents are expected to be self-motivated and lead on the research and production of their own work.

How to Apply

Apply online via the application form provided on the Gasworks website, submitting your name, email, and application file.