Application deadline: August 14, 2024, 11:59pm
Conditions is a low-cost studio programme for artists. It gives studio space and structured critical conversations to develop each artist’s work, as well as encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and collective work on exhibitions and events.
Conditions offers participating artists a programme of talks, support and workshops from a wide range of Associates comprising artists, writers, musicians, performers, curators and educators. It aims to provide an alternative model to the increasing cost of both studio space and education for artists.
Conditions offers: Studio Programme, Digital Lab Programme, Online Programme (new for 2024–25).
Conditions is artist-run, co-founded in 2018 by artist and educator Matthew Noel–Tod and artist and musician David Panos. The programme has been developed in collaboration with curator Sara Sassanelli since 2021. The aim is to build a long-term, sustainable, and independent environment for artists.
Associates who have worked with the programme’s artists since 2018 include: Rachal Bradley, Alice Channer, Ami Clarke, Paul Clinton, Rebecca Jagoe, Ghislaine Leung, James Lewis, Sophio Medoidze, Jade Montserrat, Harun Morrison, Yuri Pattison, Clunie Reid, Tom Richards, Lou Lou Sainsbury, Sara Sassanelli, Benjamin Senior, Eve Stainton, Maija Timonen, Nikhil Vettukattil. We have also hosted talks / workshops and studio visits from: Graeme Arnfield, Joseph Funnell, Mark Leckey, Perwana Nazif, Paul Purgas, Ben Rivers, Louis Schou-Hansen, Tai Shani, Malik Nashad Sharpe, Tabitha Thorlu-Bangura, Tautvydas Urbelis, Gary Zhexi Zhang.
In 2024–25 Conditions is working with Foreign Body Productions to support artist film and video work within our Studio Programme.
Defining Conditions
Conditions aims to rethink art education and art production and reach toward new conditions. The programme is focused around a number of responsive themes and we invite participating artists to propose new definitions of these through their work.
We seek to rethink the parameters, aesthetics, social role and politics of what has been called “contemporary” art. We are looking to push beyond current conventions, styles and assumptions to find new ways to engage.
We welcome and support those engaged in culture from all disciplines and backgrounds, regardless of prior qualifications. Self-motivated and innovative work is key.
We are actively looking for a political / critical mindset open to the debates and discussions around representation in art. The programme is intellectually engaged, but seeks to avoid unproductive academicisation in art making. We place a confidence in formal exploration in art, challenging the relationships between politics and form in art making.
Programmes offered
Conditions Studio Programme: Artists receive an individual workspace and engage in a series of group and individual conversations over the year. Aimed at artists working in all disciplines.
Conditions Digital Lab Programme: Artists receive a shared workspace and engage in a series of group and individual conversations over the year. Artists have access to facilities for Motion Capture, VR and 3D printing. 1:1 mentoring with Yuri Pattison is delivered online. The Digital Lab Programme is facilitated by former Conditions artist, Durril Weller.
Conditions Online Programme: Delivered online. For artists who want a structured conversation with feedback on their work. You can be working anywhere in the world, with or without a studio. It is aimed at artists with an existing and active art practice. Mentors for Conditions Online 2024-25 are: Alice Channer, Harun Morrison, James Lewis, Lou Lou Sainsbury, Sara Sassanelli and Yuri Pattison.
The next cycle of Conditions will begin on November 4, 2024.
Timeline and schedule
August 14, 2024 11:59pm deadline for applications for 2024–25
November 4, 2024 programme starts
October 31, 2025 programme ends.
Costs
Studio Programme & Digital Lab Programme: 290 GBP per month for 12 months and includes studio / workspace.
Online Programme: 100 GBP per month for 12 months.
Please see the website for full details of the programmes and application process.
