Florence Trust

Thank you for your interest in the Florence Trust Annual Studio Program. Please read the information about what we offer to our artists carefully. If, after reading this you would like to apply then please:

download and complete this application form 

Return it to the office along with your full current C.V., 10-15 examples of your work (slides or CD-ROM) and a SAE for the return of your supporting visual material. We now also offer the opportunity for you to apply online.

It should be noted that we encourage a genuine diversity amongst our artists. Applications from those artists working across different media and established collaborations are welcome alongside individual artists.

We require an application fee of £10 to cover our administration costs. Cheques or Post Office Money Orders in pounds sterling are to be made payable to the Florence Trust Studios and should accompany your application or be sent in with visual material if you are applying online.  Payment by bank transfer is also possible: Lloyds TSB, Account name: Florence Trust, Account Number: 02923868, Sort code: 30 00 08.  If payment is not from an account in your own name, please ensure you include your name as a reference.

You can apply at any time to join us for the forthcoming year. However, if you are coming from overseas or from outside London, it is especially important to apply as early as possible thus enabling you to have sufficient time to sort out the logistics of moving to London. If you do apply early you may well be interviewed and offered a place with us before our deadline of May 30th. For suitable candidates we are able to provide letters of support for funding applications.

The timeline for completed applications for the FT10 Studio Programme 
(August 1st 2009 to July 31st 2010) is as follows:

Application inc. Supporting Material - Deadline  Friday 29th May 2009
Interviews for shortlisted artists will be conducted throughout June 2009
Offers for studio spaces made by Tuesday 1st July 2009

The shortlist and interview panel usually consists of the Director, a Trustee, a past artist of the studios or an invited guest panellist. Successful applicants should be able to commence their year with us from the beginning of August 2009 and commit until the end of July 2010.

Artists who are awarded a place on the programme become a part of a team. The Church which houses our studios and its atmosphere are very special and unique. It is strongly advised therefore that you try to visit the space before applying. Please contact the office in advance to arrange a visit.