CALL FOR ARTISTS

Artist Residency at Gostrode Farm

We are looking for a dynamic artist wanting to extend and develop their practice in response to the environment. This artist residency on a Surrey farm is open to any art form, for example a performing artist, visual artist, filmmaker or writer. The 3 month residency will run between mid June to mid September 2026 and can focus on work that relates to the history, geology or workings of the site.

Gostrode Farm is a medium-sized family farm, situated two miles south of Chiddingfold. Its main agricultural enterprise is a beef suckler herd, but it also has sheep and horses grazing at various times of the year. The fields grow a mixture of grass, legumes and wild flowers, some of which are fed to the animals in the winter. Gostrode is trying to help wildlife prosper on the farm and so much of the farm is in environmental stewardship schemes. These are helping improve soil health and benefit wildlife, in addition to ponds, bird boxes, etc.. Much of the farm is woodland, including ancient woodland and plantations of larch, chestnut and hazelnut. There are historic (but no longer visible) features such as a tumulus, an iron age fort, ancient glassworks, and brickyards. Between the 14th and 17th centuries, Chiddingfold was a centre for glass-making.

The residency will be an opportunity for you to develop work and explore connections across the site with support from the host organisations. There will also be opportunities to engage the community in the work.

Who can apply?

We are looking for an artist from any discipline that meets the following criteria:

• An established artist – over 10 years working in the field.
• Surrey-based.
• Commitment to a socially engaged practice.
• Ability to think and plan creatively and critically.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.

• We particularly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and those with caring responsibilities.
• We are committed to creating opportunities that are accessible to all however, please be aware that the farm is located down a long lane, an approx. 10 minute walk. A bus runs every hour from the top of the lane, to Haslemere station.

Please note, there are no overnight facilities.

Deadline: 10am Friday 1st May 2026