Artist Residencies
Join the Cooper’s Yard creative community with a dedicated studio, access to equipment, a library and mentoring, for up to six months.
These residencies offer affordable studio space on a short-term basis. They would suit an artist working on a project with a set timeframe, visiting London for a few months, or a recent graduate exploring possibilities without a long-term commitment. Let us know how you would use a residency and we will check availability.
The studio
4.5m x 3m (approx) on the first floor of The Raven, Cooper’s Yard.
Equipped with easels, two tables, a small printing press, drying rack, light box, shelving, pin board, plan chest.
Access to a library of art books.
Next to a shared kitchen with hot and cold water, kettle, fridge, microwave and toaster.
24/7 access.
Opportunities
Monthly mentoring sessions and ad hoc guidance from experienced producers.
Opportunity to hire technical equipment at reduced rates, including film lights, recording equipment, animation equipment, green screen.
Opportunity to hire the Jackdaw, the Cooper’s Yard theatre and event space.
Throughout the year, there may be opportunities to participate in events through Packed Lunch’s network, including: Crystal Palace Artists Open House, Cooper’s Yard Open Studios, exhibitions at West Norwood Library and Picturehouse, Packed Lunch’s community workshops and mentoring programmes.
Fee
Packed Lunch is a registered charity (no. 1206505) founded and run by volunteers. All our income is reinvested into our charitable activities. The fees for the residency help us cover operational costs, including rent of our studio space. From time to time, we hope to be able to cover this cost as part of a funded project. Residents are asked to pay a one-off fee of £75 plus £220 per month.
Restrictions
Please note that our studio is on the first floor and only accessible via a flight of stairs.
There is restricted ventilation, so certain materials are not allowed.
Not suitable for dusty or noisy practice.
Artists must have their own insurance. You can get this by joining the Artists Information Company network.