Deadline and How to apply
Deadline
The deadline for entering the competition is midnight on Wednesday 10 September 2025. We aim to let the competition winner know the outcome by Friday 12 September 2025.
Once the competition winner has been selected, they will be invited to meet with the Children’s Capital of Culture and Museum teams on Tuesday 16 September.
This meeting is to talk about the work they would like to create, and the type of mentoring they feel would benefit them most.
How to apply
To apply to become our Young Artist in Residence, you need to send us up to three images of a visual artwork or artworks you have created in response to the theme of ‘identity’. Please send these via our Contact Us form.
On the form:
- select 'general enquiry'
- include 'Test Space Young Artist in Residence' in your applicantion statement
Please send the image(s) of your work through to us as a digital file (JPEG format is preferred!) on the form.. We can accept photography, digital art, illustration and sketches, all kinds of painting, textile art, and sculpture.
Questions and discussion
We understand that sometimes it’s challenging to know if an opportunity is the right fit for you. We’re here to help you figure that out! If you have any questions or want to discuss anything related to this amazing opportunity, please reach out to Dawn on the Children's Capital of Culture Team using our Contact Us form.