Closeup of the edge of Walter Sickert's mahogany artist palette.

Artist Residencies

Although it is not a formal scheme, since its development in 2015, the University of Reading Art Collection has facilitated several artist residencies alongside The MERL and the University of Reading.

We also work collaboratively with University colleagues to create micro-residencies. Creative practitioners gain access to the Collections, specialised curatorial expertise and the opportunity to share their work to diverse audiences.

Current Opportunities

There are currently no residencies available with the University of Reading Art Collection. Any future opportunities will appear on this page.

Rubens to Sickert: The Study of Drawing. Featuring the top half of a cartoon of J.A. Betts with a raised hand.

Drawing Diversity

Saranjit Birdi

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Split view of Jerome. focusing on his artwork and Sae Yeoun looking out towards the viewer

MicroResidency ’21

Jerome. & Sae Yeoun Hwang

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Photo of a bull with insemination straw sculpture on its back. Seen from in between roller racking with livestock portraits on display

Sire

Maria McKinney

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Figurative pot inside a cage and balanced on a fake log

The Outside In

Steven Claydon

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