AA2A - Artist Residencies
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Artist Residency Programme and Professional Practice Development at Art and Design Institutions
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We're thrilled to announce that we have confirmed our 2025/26 cohort!
With 66 artist residents across 12 hosts, this is our largest group since 2016. Thank you to everyone who applied to take part.
With 66 artist residents across 12 hosts, this is our largest group since 2016. Thank you to everyone who applied to take part.
November 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
We're thrilled to announce that we have confirmed our 2025/26 cohort!
With 66 artist residents across 12 hosts, this is our largest group since 2016. Thank you to everyone who applied to take part.
With 66 artist residents across 12 hosts, this is our largest group since 2016. Thank you to everyone who applied to take part.
Calling all artists, makers and designers!
Want free access to university/college workshops + studios this year?
With an AA2A residency, you can:
✨ Develop your creative practice
✨ Access professional facilities + equipment
✨ Be part of a national network
⏰ Applications close from 31st August
Want free access to university/college workshops + studios this year?
With an AA2A residency, you can:
✨ Develop your creative practice
✨ Access professional facilities + equipment
✨ Be part of a national network
⏰ Applications close from 31st August
August 26, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Calling all artists, makers and designers!
Want free access to university/college workshops + studios this year?
With an AA2A residency, you can:
✨ Develop your creative practice
✨ Access professional facilities + equipment
✨ Be part of a national network
⏰ Applications close from 31st August
Want free access to university/college workshops + studios this year?
With an AA2A residency, you can:
✨ Develop your creative practice
✨ Access professional facilities + equipment
✨ Be part of a national network
⏰ Applications close from 31st August
AA2A gives artists and makers from a wide range of backgrounds, disciplines, and specialisms the chance to develop their work using high-quality university and college facilities.
Here’s what they say about us! 🌟
(Responses from 92 AA2A residents over the last two years)
Here’s what they say about us! 🌟
(Responses from 92 AA2A residents over the last two years)
August 14, 2025 at 12:56 PM
AA2A gives artists and makers from a wide range of backgrounds, disciplines, and specialisms the chance to develop their work using high-quality university and college facilities.
Here’s what they say about us! 🌟
(Responses from 92 AA2A residents over the last two years)
Here’s what they say about us! 🌟
(Responses from 92 AA2A residents over the last two years)
Applications for 2025/26 are now live!
Apply for a placement with one of our 12 host institutions across England.
Open to visual artists, designer-makers, and creatives working across a wide range of practices - from traditional to contemporary and emerging media.
aa2a.org/application-...
Apply for a placement with one of our 12 host institutions across England.
Open to visual artists, designer-makers, and creatives working across a wide range of practices - from traditional to contemporary and emerging media.
aa2a.org/application-...
July 31, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Applications for 2025/26 are now live!
Apply for a placement with one of our 12 host institutions across England.
Open to visual artists, designer-makers, and creatives working across a wide range of practices - from traditional to contemporary and emerging media.
aa2a.org/application-...
Apply for a placement with one of our 12 host institutions across England.
Open to visual artists, designer-makers, and creatives working across a wide range of practices - from traditional to contemporary and emerging media.
aa2a.org/application-...
AA2A connects artists with colleges/universities in England, offering students real-world creative experience and artists access to equipment and facilities
🎨 2025-26 residency applications open next week - details coming soon
🔗 tinyurl.com/3p6dupbh
🗓️ Most deadlines in Sept. More info to follow
🎨 2025-26 residency applications open next week - details coming soon
🔗 tinyurl.com/3p6dupbh
🗓️ Most deadlines in Sept. More info to follow
July 24, 2025 at 9:48 AM
AA2A connects artists with colleges/universities in England, offering students real-world creative experience and artists access to equipment and facilities
🎨 2025-26 residency applications open next week - details coming soon
🔗 tinyurl.com/3p6dupbh
🗓️ Most deadlines in Sept. More info to follow
🎨 2025-26 residency applications open next week - details coming soon
🔗 tinyurl.com/3p6dupbh
🗓️ Most deadlines in Sept. More info to follow
Applications for AA2A artist residencies will be opening soon!
Got questions? We’ve got answers, plus insight from Emily Stubbs, current AA2A artist at York St John University
Live online Q&A
Tuesday 15th July 1:30pm
Tickets booking fast!
Link to Eventbrite in bio
Got questions? We’ve got answers, plus insight from Emily Stubbs, current AA2A artist at York St John University
Live online Q&A
Tuesday 15th July 1:30pm
Tickets booking fast!
Link to Eventbrite in bio
July 7, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Applications for AA2A artist residencies will be opening soon!
Got questions? We’ve got answers, plus insight from Emily Stubbs, current AA2A artist at York St John University
Live online Q&A
Tuesday 15th July 1:30pm
Tickets booking fast!
Link to Eventbrite in bio
Got questions? We’ve got answers, plus insight from Emily Stubbs, current AA2A artist at York St John University
Live online Q&A
Tuesday 15th July 1:30pm
Tickets booking fast!
Link to Eventbrite in bio
📢 Applications for AA2A artist residencies will be opening soon!
Got questions? We’ve got answers
🎨 Join our live online Q&A
🗓️ Tuesday 15th July
⏰ 1:30 PM
✨ Tickets are booking fast, don’t delay!
Link to Eventbrite in bio
Got questions? We’ve got answers
🎨 Join our live online Q&A
🗓️ Tuesday 15th July
⏰ 1:30 PM
✨ Tickets are booking fast, don’t delay!
Link to Eventbrite in bio
July 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
📢 Applications for AA2A artist residencies will be opening soon!
Got questions? We’ve got answers
🎨 Join our live online Q&A
🗓️ Tuesday 15th July
⏰ 1:30 PM
✨ Tickets are booking fast, don’t delay!
Link to Eventbrite in bio
Got questions? We’ve got answers
🎨 Join our live online Q&A
🗓️ Tuesday 15th July
⏰ 1:30 PM
✨ Tickets are booking fast, don’t delay!
Link to Eventbrite in bio
Considering an AA2A artist residency?
Join our live online Q&A at 1:30 PM on Tuesday July 15th with AA2A artist at York St John, Emily Stubbs
Free to attend but booking required via Eventbrite, link in bio
📸 Image: Arianna Milesi, artist resident at Nottingham Trent University 24-25
Join our live online Q&A at 1:30 PM on Tuesday July 15th with AA2A artist at York St John, Emily Stubbs
Free to attend but booking required via Eventbrite, link in bio
📸 Image: Arianna Milesi, artist resident at Nottingham Trent University 24-25
June 24, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Considering an AA2A artist residency?
Join our live online Q&A at 1:30 PM on Tuesday July 15th with AA2A artist at York St John, Emily Stubbs
Free to attend but booking required via Eventbrite, link in bio
📸 Image: Arianna Milesi, artist resident at Nottingham Trent University 24-25
Join our live online Q&A at 1:30 PM on Tuesday July 15th with AA2A artist at York St John, Emily Stubbs
Free to attend but booking required via Eventbrite, link in bio
📸 Image: Arianna Milesi, artist resident at Nottingham Trent University 24-25
AA2A seeks freelancers to deliver in-person sessions on employment in the creative industries to students across England. We encourage applications from artists from underrepresented backgrounds.
Deadline: 5pm Sun 13 July
Apply now: link in bio
Deadline: 5pm Sun 13 July
Apply now: link in bio
June 19, 2025 at 9:54 AM
AA2A seeks freelancers to deliver in-person sessions on employment in the creative industries to students across England. We encourage applications from artists from underrepresented backgrounds.
Deadline: 5pm Sun 13 July
Apply now: link in bio
Deadline: 5pm Sun 13 July
Apply now: link in bio
📸 We’re excited to share this great short film by AA2A Student Ambassador Csaba Kolbai from Bucks New Uni, capturing AA2A artist resident Jo Cohn’s creative process.
📸 The video was submitted as part of our annual photo/video competition
📸 More about Csaba here tinyurl.com/bddhcm36
📸 The video was submitted as part of our annual photo/video competition
📸 More about Csaba here tinyurl.com/bddhcm36
June 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM
📸 We’re excited to share this great short film by AA2A Student Ambassador Csaba Kolbai from Bucks New Uni, capturing AA2A artist resident Jo Cohn’s creative process.
📸 The video was submitted as part of our annual photo/video competition
📸 More about Csaba here tinyurl.com/bddhcm36
📸 The video was submitted as part of our annual photo/video competition
📸 More about Csaba here tinyurl.com/bddhcm36
Thinking of applying for an AA2A residency?
Join our live online Q&A with Emily Stubbs, current AA2A artist at York St John University – Tues 15 July, 1:30 PM
Free but booking required via Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/u5em7f4k
Join our live online Q&A with Emily Stubbs, current AA2A artist at York St John University – Tues 15 July, 1:30 PM
Free but booking required via Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/u5em7f4k
June 12, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Thinking of applying for an AA2A residency?
Join our live online Q&A with Emily Stubbs, current AA2A artist at York St John University – Tues 15 July, 1:30 PM
Free but booking required via Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/u5em7f4k
Join our live online Q&A with Emily Stubbs, current AA2A artist at York St John University – Tues 15 July, 1:30 PM
Free but booking required via Eventbrite: tinyurl.com/u5em7f4k
Should the government invest more in the arts? AA2A explores the case for increased funding in our latest newsletter.
aa2a.substack.com/p/should-the...
aa2a.substack.com/p/should-the...
June 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Should the government invest more in the arts? AA2A explores the case for increased funding in our latest newsletter.
aa2a.substack.com/p/should-the...
aa2a.substack.com/p/should-the...
As the academic year wraps up, thanks to Lily Jemmett who has been our Student Ambassador at York St John University
Full profile here: tinyurl.com/bdvzzhn5
Part of AA2A’s Creative Futures: aa2a.org/creative-fut...
Full profile here: tinyurl.com/bdvzzhn5
Part of AA2A’s Creative Futures: aa2a.org/creative-fut...
June 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM
As the academic year wraps up, thanks to Lily Jemmett who has been our Student Ambassador at York St John University
Full profile here: tinyurl.com/bdvzzhn5
Part of AA2A’s Creative Futures: aa2a.org/creative-fut...
Full profile here: tinyurl.com/bdvzzhn5
Part of AA2A’s Creative Futures: aa2a.org/creative-fut...
Highlighting the work of AA2A artist resident Arianna Milesi who earned 3rd place in our AA2A Photo/Video Competition! 📸
Alongside other AA2A artists at Nottingham Trent University, Arianna led a fun and engaging creative workshop for students.
See more of her work: tinyurl.com/3mze8e4c
Alongside other AA2A artists at Nottingham Trent University, Arianna led a fun and engaging creative workshop for students.
See more of her work: tinyurl.com/3mze8e4c
May 27, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Highlighting the work of AA2A artist resident Arianna Milesi who earned 3rd place in our AA2A Photo/Video Competition! 📸
Alongside other AA2A artists at Nottingham Trent University, Arianna led a fun and engaging creative workshop for students.
See more of her work: tinyurl.com/3mze8e4c
Alongside other AA2A artists at Nottingham Trent University, Arianna led a fun and engaging creative workshop for students.
See more of her work: tinyurl.com/3mze8e4c
Very pleased to share Lorna Ellen's short film which won 2nd place in AA2A's photo/video competition 🎉
We enjoyed how her film captures a typical day as an AA2A artist in residence at the University of Staffs
🔗 aa2a.org/artists/lorn...
We’ll share more of this year’s winning videos + images soon
We enjoyed how her film captures a typical day as an AA2A artist in residence at the University of Staffs
🔗 aa2a.org/artists/lorn...
We’ll share more of this year’s winning videos + images soon
May 20, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Very pleased to share Lorna Ellen's short film which won 2nd place in AA2A's photo/video competition 🎉
We enjoyed how her film captures a typical day as an AA2A artist in residence at the University of Staffs
🔗 aa2a.org/artists/lorn...
We’ll share more of this year’s winning videos + images soon
We enjoyed how her film captures a typical day as an AA2A artist in residence at the University of Staffs
🔗 aa2a.org/artists/lorn...
We’ll share more of this year’s winning videos + images soon
As a Student Ambassador, Lily Jemmett shares how AA2A’s artist residencies offer real, tangible support for students navigating the uncertain path after graduation - through networking, mentorship, and practical insights into creative careers.
Read the full article here - tinyurl.com/bad385k6
Read the full article here - tinyurl.com/bad385k6
May 15, 2025 at 11:29 AM
As a Student Ambassador, Lily Jemmett shares how AA2A’s artist residencies offer real, tangible support for students navigating the uncertain path after graduation - through networking, mentorship, and practical insights into creative careers.
Read the full article here - tinyurl.com/bad385k6
Read the full article here - tinyurl.com/bad385k6
Want your arts students to gain real-world creative experience and professional insight?
AA2A places contemporary artists in universities & colleges across the UK, empowering students through direct engagement with practising creatives.
Click here to find out more - aa2a.org/discover/
AA2A places contemporary artists in universities & colleges across the UK, empowering students through direct engagement with practising creatives.
Click here to find out more - aa2a.org/discover/
May 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Want your arts students to gain real-world creative experience and professional insight?
AA2A places contemporary artists in universities & colleges across the UK, empowering students through direct engagement with practising creatives.
Click here to find out more - aa2a.org/discover/
AA2A places contemporary artists in universities & colleges across the UK, empowering students through direct engagement with practising creatives.
Click here to find out more - aa2a.org/discover/
Shout out to our Student Ambassadors at the University of Sunderland, Alicja Stasiak and Kerry Ann Chappell
Full profiles here: aa2a.org/hosts/univer...
The Student Ambassador programme forms part of AA2A’s Creative Futures initiative aa2a.org/creative-fut...
Full profiles here: aa2a.org/hosts/univer...
The Student Ambassador programme forms part of AA2A’s Creative Futures initiative aa2a.org/creative-fut...
April 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Shout out to our Student Ambassadors at the University of Sunderland, Alicja Stasiak and Kerry Ann Chappell
Full profiles here: aa2a.org/hosts/univer...
The Student Ambassador programme forms part of AA2A’s Creative Futures initiative aa2a.org/creative-fut...
Full profiles here: aa2a.org/hosts/univer...
The Student Ambassador programme forms part of AA2A’s Creative Futures initiative aa2a.org/creative-fut...
AA2A has been quietly reshaping the UK’s visual arts landscape through a simple but powerful idea - connecting established artists with universities and colleges. Almost three decades on, this exchange continues to leave a lasting mark.
Find out more about our journey - substack.com/home/post/p-...
Find out more about our journey - substack.com/home/post/p-...
April 25, 2025 at 8:48 AM
AA2A has been quietly reshaping the UK’s visual arts landscape through a simple but powerful idea - connecting established artists with universities and colleges. Almost three decades on, this exchange continues to leave a lasting mark.
Find out more about our journey - substack.com/home/post/p-...
Find out more about our journey - substack.com/home/post/p-...
🎉 Excited to announce the winner of this year’s AA2A photo/video competition! First prize goes to Sid White-Jones at Anglia Ruskin
We loved his subtle, focused video showing student engagement with his practice.
Guest judge Wes Foster praised its confident, abstract style.
aa2a.org/artists/sid-...
We loved his subtle, focused video showing student engagement with his practice.
Guest judge Wes Foster praised its confident, abstract style.
aa2a.org/artists/sid-...
April 24, 2025 at 10:49 AM
🎉 Excited to announce the winner of this year’s AA2A photo/video competition! First prize goes to Sid White-Jones at Anglia Ruskin
We loved his subtle, focused video showing student engagement with his practice.
Guest judge Wes Foster praised its confident, abstract style.
aa2a.org/artists/sid-...
We loved his subtle, focused video showing student engagement with his practice.
Guest judge Wes Foster praised its confident, abstract style.
aa2a.org/artists/sid-...
Our second AA2A photo/video competition is a wrap! 🎬📷
Thanks to guest judge Wes Foster for his thoughtful eye and creative input. Wes brings experience of photography, design and storytelling - and he's a valued member of our AA2A Advisory Board
wesfoster.co.uk
Winning entries to be shared soon!
Thanks to guest judge Wes Foster for his thoughtful eye and creative input. Wes brings experience of photography, design and storytelling - and he's a valued member of our AA2A Advisory Board
wesfoster.co.uk
Winning entries to be shared soon!
April 15, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Our second AA2A photo/video competition is a wrap! 🎬📷
Thanks to guest judge Wes Foster for his thoughtful eye and creative input. Wes brings experience of photography, design and storytelling - and he's a valued member of our AA2A Advisory Board
wesfoster.co.uk
Winning entries to be shared soon!
Thanks to guest judge Wes Foster for his thoughtful eye and creative input. Wes brings experience of photography, design and storytelling - and he's a valued member of our AA2A Advisory Board
wesfoster.co.uk
Winning entries to be shared soon!
100+ attended our employability seminar series this year tackling:
🔥 Networking (even if you hate it)
💡 Selling your work - minus the cringe
📅 Managing projects
📊 Business skills (even if numbers scare you)
Big thanks to our panellists! 🙌
More on employability 👉 aa2a.org/creative-fut...
🔥 Networking (even if you hate it)
💡 Selling your work - minus the cringe
📅 Managing projects
📊 Business skills (even if numbers scare you)
Big thanks to our panellists! 🙌
More on employability 👉 aa2a.org/creative-fut...
April 1, 2025 at 11:13 AM
100+ attended our employability seminar series this year tackling:
🔥 Networking (even if you hate it)
💡 Selling your work - minus the cringe
📅 Managing projects
📊 Business skills (even if numbers scare you)
Big thanks to our panellists! 🙌
More on employability 👉 aa2a.org/creative-fut...
🔥 Networking (even if you hate it)
💡 Selling your work - minus the cringe
📅 Managing projects
📊 Business skills (even if numbers scare you)
Big thanks to our panellists! 🙌
More on employability 👉 aa2a.org/creative-fut...
Introducing our Student Ambassadors at Blackpool School of Arts:
Carla Neves
Lisa-Marie Wilcock
Bracken Walsh
Joseph O'Gara
Stacey Chambers
Profiles: tinyurl.com/7psdfa2y
The Student Ambassador programme forms part of AA2A’s Creative Futures initiative aa2a.org/creative-fut...
Carla Neves
Lisa-Marie Wilcock
Bracken Walsh
Joseph O'Gara
Stacey Chambers
Profiles: tinyurl.com/7psdfa2y
The Student Ambassador programme forms part of AA2A’s Creative Futures initiative aa2a.org/creative-fut...
March 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Introducing our Student Ambassadors at Blackpool School of Arts:
Carla Neves
Lisa-Marie Wilcock
Bracken Walsh
Joseph O'Gara
Stacey Chambers
Profiles: tinyurl.com/7psdfa2y
The Student Ambassador programme forms part of AA2A’s Creative Futures initiative aa2a.org/creative-fut...
Carla Neves
Lisa-Marie Wilcock
Bracken Walsh
Joseph O'Gara
Stacey Chambers
Profiles: tinyurl.com/7psdfa2y
The Student Ambassador programme forms part of AA2A’s Creative Futures initiative aa2a.org/creative-fut...
Seminar #4 – Do I need to be good at maths to run my own business?
🗓 Wed 19th March
⏰ 1-2pm (online)
We’ll cover:
✅ Registering as self-employed
✅ Business types
✅ Managing money even if numbers aren’t your thing!
🎟 Free for students, staff & AA2A artists at host institutions.
aa2a.org/seminars/
🗓 Wed 19th March
⏰ 1-2pm (online)
We’ll cover:
✅ Registering as self-employed
✅ Business types
✅ Managing money even if numbers aren’t your thing!
🎟 Free for students, staff & AA2A artists at host institutions.
aa2a.org/seminars/
March 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Seminar #4 – Do I need to be good at maths to run my own business?
🗓 Wed 19th March
⏰ 1-2pm (online)
We’ll cover:
✅ Registering as self-employed
✅ Business types
✅ Managing money even if numbers aren’t your thing!
🎟 Free for students, staff & AA2A artists at host institutions.
aa2a.org/seminars/
🗓 Wed 19th March
⏰ 1-2pm (online)
We’ll cover:
✅ Registering as self-employed
✅ Business types
✅ Managing money even if numbers aren’t your thing!
🎟 Free for students, staff & AA2A artists at host institutions.
aa2a.org/seminars/
Seminar #3 today: How do I manage projects when life is so hectic? Funding your creative projects and project management
Panellists: Lizzy Jordan and Ryan Boultbee
Free for students at AA2A hosts, otherwise link in bio for tickets
3rd of 4 seminars this year aa2a.org/seminars/
Panellists: Lizzy Jordan and Ryan Boultbee
Free for students at AA2A hosts, otherwise link in bio for tickets
3rd of 4 seminars this year aa2a.org/seminars/
March 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Seminar #3 today: How do I manage projects when life is so hectic? Funding your creative projects and project management
Panellists: Lizzy Jordan and Ryan Boultbee
Free for students at AA2A hosts, otherwise link in bio for tickets
3rd of 4 seminars this year aa2a.org/seminars/
Panellists: Lizzy Jordan and Ryan Boultbee
Free for students at AA2A hosts, otherwise link in bio for tickets
3rd of 4 seminars this year aa2a.org/seminars/