ACRE (Academic and Creative Research) Residency Programme

Braziers Park House

Braziers Park House

ACRE (Academic and Creative Research) Residency Programme

Ipsden, Wallingford, United Kingdom

The ACRE (Academic and Creative Research) Residency Programme invites artists, researchers, writers, and creative practitioners to live and work at Braziers Park while developing independent projects. 

ACRE residents join the community as lodgers, typically for periods ranging from one month to one year. During this time, residents pursue their own research or creative practice while engaging with the social, ecological, and cultural environment of Braziers Park. 

Braziers Park is both a home and an educational charity dedicated to exploring the possibilities and challenges of living in community. As such, the residency programme is not only a space for individual work, but also an opportunity to participate in and reflect on collective life. 

ACRE residents contribute to Braziers’ research culture and community life, while benefiting from a supportive environment for developing ideas, creative work, and collaborative inquiry. 

For this open call, we are welcoming up to 12 ACRE residents between 1 December 2026 and 28 February 2027. Residencies may be proposed for any period within these dates, with the possibility of extension on request, depending on room availability and community capacity.

Contact

Braziers Park School
Ipsden, Wallingford
OX10 6AN
United Kingdom

Year Founded
2022
Context
Rural
Residency Structure
Residency program within a school, college or university
Embedded in historic site
Embedded in intentional community
Residency Program Type
Thematic
Retreat
Community-engaged
Research
Experiential
Residency Length
1 week - 3 months
Languages
English
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
12
Collaborative Residency
May apply as a team
Companions
Pets are not allowed
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Eligibility Information

Applications for the ACRE Residency Programme are welcomed from artists, researchers, writers, and creative practitioners interested in developing their work within the context of community life at Braziers Park. We welcome a wide range of creative and research practices, including interdisciplinary, experimental, and less conventional approaches.

Artist Stipend
0
US Dollar (USD)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
Residency Fees
560
Pound Sterling (GBP)
Fee Details

The current residency contribution is: 
● £560.15 per month for private accommodation 

Meals are optional and charged separately. Most community meals are vegetarian. We are usually able to cater for vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets, but unfortunately we cannot cater for serious allergies or complex intolerances. 

Meal charges are as follows: ● £5.00 per day for full meals ● £2.50 for a half-day (lunch or supper) ● £1.50 per day to cover breakfast items, snacks, and hot drinks

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
0
US Dollar (USD)
Application Type
Open application
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Local arrangements coordinated by resident
Case by case consideration by staff
Accessibility Contact Name
Sophy Cullington
Accessibility Contact Email
events@braziers.org.uk
Accessibility Contact Phone Number
Accessible Housing
Partially Accessible (50% or more)
Accessible Communal Spaces
Universally designed