Farnham Craft Town Artist in Residence Opportunity 2027
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Farnham Craft Town Artist in Residence Opportunity
Farnham World Craft Town is offering a residency, of 4-6 weeks, in Farnham, Surrey, UK during Spring 2027. We are England’s first World Craft Town, and are committed to supporting artists and makers through a series of residencies over the next three years. Each of our artists in residence will be asked to create a piece inspired by Farnham, which will form part of our local craft collection.
The Residency will be based at the Farnham School of Furniture Making, one of the UK’s most respected centres for furniture education, with a long tradition of excellence in hand skills and design. After a structured programme of introductions we give the artist space to develop their own ideas and start creating a body of work. We encourage a collaborative approach, working with local makers and local materials where possible, including interaction with the local community, on social media and with the student body in Farnham.
THE RESIDENCY OFFERS:
● Fully covered travel costs
● Living costs
● Contribution to materials
● Free studio space and accommodation
● An opportunity to exhibit a new body of work created during the residency
Priority this year will be given to artists working in wood and furniture making, and we particularly welcome applications from makers based in other World Craft Towns.
We are accepting proposals from creatives at all stages of their development and are particularly interested in people who want to experiment and innovate. Relevant specialisms within wood and furniture making include: cabinet making, hand-cut joinery, marquetry & inlay, wood turning, wood carving, green woodworking, coopering, and work with sustainable or reclaimed timber. We welcome applications from makers working across all of these disciplines and many more. We will accept applications until October 2nd 2026. Please upload your CV, Artist’s Statement and three images of your work.
Shortlisted applicants will engage in an initial online conversation with key organisations in Farnham to explore their aspirations for this residency and to discuss what other support might be needed. Farnham World Craft Town is happy to discuss flexibility if any aspect of the offer needs adapting to suit your needs. This residency is funded by The Farnham South Street Trust and is managed by Farnham Town Council.
Deadline for applications 17.00 GMT Friday 2nd October 2026
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