The Art House / R.O.S.L. — international residency in the UK with visa, flights, and full support (2026)
The program provides international curatorial support and exhibition opportunities. Participants gain access to professional networking, as well as exhibition spaces and events based at the Art House.
Residents receive support from professional curators and mentors: studio visits, structured feedback, and guidance on project development, creative strategies, and professional trajectories. All this takes place in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment aimed at deep artistic exploration.
A distinctive feature of the program is its strong connection to the R.O.S.L. London community and professional cultural networks. Additional opportunities include participation in London Gallery Weekend and Photo London, as well as access to professional contacts in the capital’s cultural, professional, and academic circles.
Who the residency is for
The program is designed for artists working at a professional level but who do not yet have gallery representation. This applies both to emerging artists and to those whose practices are already formed but who have not yet entered the international institutional context.
The residency is open to artists working in contemporary visual art, media art, photography, video, installation, sculpture, social practice, and interdisciplinary projects. The program supports artists at various stages of development and particularly values experimental approaches, work with new formats, and research-based practices.
Formal art education, institutional affiliation, or age are not required. What matters is the strength of the artistic vision and the clarity of the proposed project.
Geographic and residency requirements
The residency takes place in London, within a professional art environment that provides access to institutional resources, studios, and cultural infrastructure.
Applicants must reside in a country participating in the R.O.S.L. program, including countries of the EU, the UK, the USA, Switzerland, and several other regions. The exact list of eligible countries should be checked in the official guidelines.
The program supports international mobility, but applicants are responsible for meeting visa requirements independently. The residency does not provide visa assistance and cannot guarantee entry permits.
Expected outcomes and engagement
Residents are expected to actively engage in the residency process, participate in professional discussions, studio visits, and public events, and develop a project or body of work during the residency period.
At the end of the residency, participants are expected to present their work in an open format: a presentation, open studio, exhibition, or public discussion, depending on the nature of the project. The focus is on exchange and professional dialogue, not on producing a finished exhibition.
Why this opportunity matters for an international audience
The Art House / R.O.S.L. residency offers an opportunity to immerse oneself in the London art scene with institutional support and without the financial burden often associated with UK-based residencies.
The program provides not only time and space for focused work, but also direct access to curators, critics, and professionals working at an international level. It is particularly valuable for artists seeking to enter the UK and broader international art context.
Application deadline: 22 February 2026
