Sea for Yourself
Artist Residencies Open Call
A chance to uncover stories, shape culture and connect communities to the sea.
Plymouth Culture is inviting applications for three new Artist in Residence opportunities as part of the Sea for Yourself programme – a bold four-year initiative exploring how art, digital innovation and storytelling can reconnect people with the UK’s first National Marine Park.
These residencies will support artists to create work that shines a light on community stories, personal connections to the sea, and the rich heritage of Plymouth Sound, while also providing space for creative exploration and professional development.
What’s on offer
Three residencies available between July 2025 – March 2026
£4,500 budget per residency, inclusive of fees, travel, materials and production
Three weeks of free access to project space at Grow Studios, Plymouth
Opportunities to collaborate with partners including PSNMP Rangers, The Box, Real Ideas, Theatre Royal Plymouth and more
We’re looking for artists who are:
✔ Based in Devon or Cornwall
✔ Working in any artform (visual art, digital, sound, performance, spoken word, etc.)
✔ Passionate about connecting communities to culture and the marine environment
✔ Open to experimenting with digital inputs or outputs
Why apply?
This is your chance to:
➤ Create new work that platforms unheard voices and strengthens community identity
➤ Engage audiences who may experience barriers to accessing culture or nature
➤ Contribute to a national programme redefining what coastal creativity can be
➤ Join a growing movement of artists who are reimagining Plymouth’s connection to the sea
Whether you’re exploring identity through storytelling, documenting lived experience through sound or film, or creating immersive experiences using digital media – we want to hear from you.
Join our Webinar
We’re hosting a webinar to provide further details on the Sea for Yourself artist residencies. Join the webinar to learn more:
🗓️ Monday 16th June, 1:30-2:30pm, via Teams
How to apply
The deadline to apply is 12 noon on Monday 7 July 2025.
Applications can be submitted via our online form (link below). We welcome submissions in a range of formats, including video/audio submission if preferred, and are committed to making the process accessible to all.
As part of the application process, you will need to provide a budget breakdown. Please use our budget template which can be download in either an Excel or Word Document format below.
Download an Easy to Read version of the Artist Brief here.
For access support, or to request alternative formats, email: hope@plymouthculture.co.uk
This programme is being led by Plymouth Culture in partnership with Plymouth City Council and Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. Sea for Yourself is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England Place Partnership Fund.
