As part of Art Hub Studios commitment to creating inclusive and affordable art opportunities, we offer a range of residencies that provide free access to the facilities.

We are offering three candidates the opportunity to have 12 weeks access to the ceramics facilities at Art Hub Studios in Woolwich from June - August 2026.

This opportunity is aimed at someone who has an invested interest in ceramics and would like the opportunity to develop a current or new project in a community setting. We want someone who is going to use this opportunity to its full potential and actively engage with our community of creative practitioners.

You don’t need to have any formal art education to apply, but you do need to be confident in your ceramics skills and be able to work independently.

Deadline: Sunday 22 March 2026 (midnight)

What’s Included.

• 12 weeks access to the ceramics facilities with 24/7 access

• Free induction into the ceramics facilities (including how to use the kiln)

• Access to kiln and wheel room

• Support from our ceramics technician

• Group exhibition at Art Hub Studios gallery space, alongside the darkroom and ceramics residents

Equipment.

• Large Kiln Max Temp 1300’C - £30 per firing

• Small Kiln Max Temp 1150’C - £12.50 per firing

• Shimpo Wheel

• Tools

How To Apply.

• Read the T&Cs below

• Your application should include the following information: An artist statement telling us about yourself and your artistic practice (in 200 words or less) Tell us about your experience in ceramics and a short proposal outlining what you will do during the residency (in 200 words or less) Example: It could be the continuation of a project or a whole new project. Submit up to 5 images of work (any format is fine as long as we can open it)

• Send your application to info@arthub.org.uk

• Fill in our Diversity and Inclusion monitoring form using the link below. You must fill this in to be considered

• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend the studio on the week commencing Monday 20 April where they will meet representatives from Art Hub Studios and the ceramics technician

Terms & Conditions.

• Applicants must be 18 or over

• Must be available to do the residency between the months of June - August

• 2 days per week access to the wheel room/project space with the possibility of more depending on availability as it is a shared facility

• Applicants must have experience working in ceramics and feel confident working independently

• Unfortunately we cannot accommodate a person who requires step free access
  - Please speak with us about any other access requirements you might need

• The successful applicant will be required to sign the studio Licence Agreement and adhere to Art Hub Studios Policies and Procedures.

• The successful applicant will be required to pay a £25 key deposit

• As a shared facility you will need to book a time slot to access the wheel room

• Applicants must be available for the meet ups and the group exhibition

• Applicants are responsible for curating and displaying the final group exhibition