Darling NewHaven

In the context of this artistic exchange program between Quebec and Scotland, four organisations - Fonderie Darling, Gare de Matapédia, Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop and Hospitalfield - come together to launch the third edition of the Darling Newhaven Residency. With a title that plays on the names and locations of the residency organizers to evoke an idyllic atmosphere, this exchange program is designed to facilitate an ongoing conversation between cultural centers that are well rooted in their communities and are centered around the development of innovative practices. Supporting two artists simultaneously, the Darling Newhaven Residency promotes the continued presence of visual artists in each respective country.

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop and Fonderie Darling have much in common: both have a strong commitment to artistic creation and production, provide support for dissemination through their exhibition spaces, and host numerous artists. The two centres also share a strong connection to their architecture and heritage. Both institutions have an international reach and their programming affirms their commitment to experimental and exploratory practices, which makes them desirable residency sites.

Designed as an experience focused on urban and rural settings, the two artist laureates will benefit from a long stay in the heart of welcoming metropoles, extended by a journey in beautiful rural areas. In Quebec, the artist will spend one month in residency at the Gare de Matapédia, a new artistic and community pôle located in a train station in the heart of the beautiful nature of Gaspésie. In Scotland, the artist will spend time within a group residency at Hospitalfield, an arts organization established in 1901, based in the coastal town of Arbroath. The experience of nature will thus be an essential component of the program, which will allow access to facilities in the countryside while at the same time offering support through regional partnerships.

During both residencies, various events, public and professional meetings, studio visits and cultural excursions are organized according to the artists’ interests and throughout their stay.

Both artists will have the opportunity to meet at the start of the residencies, which is why the dates will be staggered.

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is a centre for production, research and learning in the fields of sculpture and the visual arts. With a strong international reputation, the art centre attracts artists for its technical expertise in sculpture and its commitment to artistic research. Founded in 1987, Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is now located in a building with a modern and minimalist design and offers workshops with state-of-the-art equipment as well as studios. As part of this residency, Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is partnering with the Hospitalfield, an organization dedicated to contemporary art and ideas close to the north-east coastal town of Arbroath, with a reputation as one of Scotland’s most important arts & crafts houses

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop’s purpose-built facilities offer a range of shared spaces specially designed to accommodate contemporary sculptural practice. There are wood, metal and ceramic workshops alongside a foundry and 26 studios that house a community of practicing artists. Residents live in fully equipped onsite apartments and have 24-hour access to their studios.

The residency at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop (addressed to artists based in Quebec) includes: 

Candidates in this program must submit a complete package through the online form no later than midnight no later than midnight on May 23, 2025 (UTC-4, Eastern Time). Only complete applications submitted through the online form will be considered. 

For more details, please refer to: residence@fonderiedarling.org or dan@edinburghsculpture.org.

This program has been generously funded by the Conseil des arts de Montréal, Creative Scotland, British Council Scotland, and the St. Andrew’s Society of Montreal.

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