Somerset House Studios Assembly Residency | Application Form

Artist Name *

Main Contact Name (if different )

Main Contact Pronouns *

Main Contact Phone Number *

Main Contact E-mail *

Current Residential Address *

Please provide a short description of your artistic practice (100 words max.) *

Track Record in your field (100 words max.) Please include key achievements including performances, awards, exhibitions, interviews, press etc. *

Examples of your work. Please provide no more than 3 links, examples can include links to website, press, Vimeo, SoundCloud etc. *

Please outline an idea / work you would like to develop during the residency, demonstrating your engagement and interest in music, sound, and performance (200 words max) *

Please briefly tell us how this opportunity could meaningfully impact your practice (100 words max.) *

Please briefly describe your current studio set up (if you have one), and what you might need from workspace at Somerset House Studios. Please note that the workspace offered with this residency is within a shared studio with other artists (100 words max.) *

Access support

Please let us know if you would like to share any access requirements at this stage. Somerset House recognises that not all disabilities are visible and strive to make sure our systems as are inclusive as possible. Artists invited to participate in the residency will have a chance to share more detailed information regarding access, including access riders. A member of the Studios team will then follow up to discuss in more detail and to make reasonable adjustments.

Access Support 2 *

I have read the application guidelines and residency criteria (listed below) and by submitting this application to Somerset House Studios I confirm that I understand and agree to these guidelines and criteria *

Yes

Residency Criteria:

Artists interested in experimentation and open to new ideas across sound and music.
Early to mid-career artists, with up to six years of experience producing music or sound-based projects that have been shared with the public (e.g., live performances, installations, public releases). Artists returning to music or sound after an extended time away are also encouraged to apply.
Artists based in London and over 18 years of age.
Artists who want to engage with Somerset House Studios’ artist community and are eager to collaborate, share ideas, and explore new directions in your work.
We ask that you apply with a theme or idea you would like to explore and develop throughout the residency and make a case for how this opportunity could meaningfully impact your practice.