About the Open Call

This residency open call is for UK-based emerging and mid-career contemporary visual artists. The eleven-week, fully funded residency will take place at URRA, Buenos Aires, Argentina from 7 September – 23 November 2026. URRA's residency programme is an opportunity for self-led professional development, artistic exchange, experimentation and networking. URRA residency programmes generate spaces where artists can fully focus on their practice, and develop new projects with no pressure to produce finished work. URRA promotes the work of participants through different events that establish dialogue with the artistic audience and entire community in Buenos Aires and beyond. URRA provides significant pastoral and curatorial support throughout the residency; however artists are also expected to be proactive and self-motivated and lead the research and production of their work while in Buenos Aires.

What is Offered

The residency is fully funded and includes eleven weeks of space for experimentation, networking, and professional development, alongside pastoral and curatorial support.

Requirements

Open to UK-based emerging and mid-career contemporary visual artists who are proactive, self-motivated, and capable of leading their own research and production.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the provided Google Form link. Applicants can download a PDF from the Gasworks website resources section for the full open call details and application guidance.