Signal Festival calls for young artists to apply for residency

By Amanda Wilkins - 30 June 2025

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Signal Festival and Kelmscott Manor are inviting young artists aged 18-25 to apply for a five day residency.

The residency takes place on 21 - 25 July at the inspirational home of designer, maker, writer and revolutionary socialist, William Morris (1834-1896). The residency comes with a stipend of £500, which has been generously provided by The Arts Society Upper Thames.

This opportunity is part of Kelmscott Manor’s commitment to honour Morris’s values and beliefs with a living legacy of creativity that makes space for new perspectives and fosters opportunities for emerging artists, designers and makers.

The Manor supports Signal Festival’s mission to showcase fresh talent and opportunity and to equip and empower young people in Swindon to make art. 

To learn more and apply, download the information form via the link. Application instructions are at the end of the document. Applications have been extended to Thursday 19 June.

A spokesperson said: "We are running a series of open mic nights and open performances across the festival programme, and we’d love for you to be involved. For more information, visit @SignalOpenMic

"We’re looking for entries for our ‘Look Here’ exhibition, coming to Swindon Central Library July 25 - August 16! Want to enter your work? Visit our website: @SignalFestival."

 

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