Unit 5, 20 Wellington Road, Portslade, Brighton BN41 1DN tel & fax: 00 44(0)1273 413 455 [email protected] www.blasttheory.co.uk
20 Wellington Road Residencies
About the Residency Programme
Blast Theory is renowned internationally as one of the most adventurous artists' groups using interactive media,
creating groundbreaking new forms of performance and interactive art that mixes audiences across the internet,
live performance and digital broadcasting.
20 Wellington Road is a renovated Victorian icehouse overlooking Shoreham Harbour. The building provides
offices and studios for the company as well studio spaces for artists, scientists and theorists working in related
fields. Blast Theory’s goal is to create an interdisciplinary community of international significance.
The Residency Programme is initiated and run by artists. It aims to provide a space for residents to research and
develop new work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
ARTISTS:
Matt Adams | Ju Row Farr | Nicholas Tandavanitj
REGISTRATION NO. 795 9609 55
A Company Limited by Guarantee (England and Wales) No. 3162239
A registered charity No. 1053343
VAT
Unit 5, 20 Wellington Road, Portslade, Brighton BN41 1DN tel & fax: 00 44(0)1273 413 455 [email protected] www.blasttheory.co.uk
Criteria
Expressions of interest are invited from individuals working in the following fields:
• Pervasive and location based gaming and interactive media
• The use of mobile and portable devices in cultural and artistic practice
• Games design and theory
• Interdisciplinary and live art practice
Applicants should have an established background in their respective fields and should be able to demonstrate
how a residency period at Blast Theory will assist the development of their research and practice.
About the studio and 20 Wellington Road
Residencies are available for a minimum period of 4 weeks and maximum of 12 weeks; available date blocks are
outlined below. The studio is 3.3m x 3.7m. A small bedsit is provided which is suitable for one person or a
couple. Residents have use of a communal shower-room, kitchen, outdoor terrace and a bicycle.
Please nominate your selected period from the dates below and we will endeavour to schedule applicant’s first
choices.
March (actual dates 03/03/14 - 30/03/14)
April (actual dates 31/03/14 - 27/04/14)
May (actual dates 04/05/14 - 01/06/14)
June (actual dates 02/06/14 - 29/06/14)
July (actual dates 30/06/14 - 27/07/14)
August (actual dates 04/08/14 - 31/08/14)
September (actual dates 01/09/14 - 28/09/14)
October (actual dates 06/10/14 - 02/11/14)
November (actual dates 03/11/14 - 30/11/14)
20 Wellington Road is located in Portslade, overlooking Shoreham Harbour in Brighton, United Kingdom. It is
easily accessible by bus and train to London and has free on street parking nearby. Gatwick airport is 40 minutes
by train.
Blast Theory support and mentoring
The Residency Programme is aimed at people working in similar fields of research and practice to Blast Theory.
We are interested in residents who will engage with the work of Blast Theory. This can either be at an informal
level or more formally as a research residency.
Blast Theory encourages debate and exchange with residents. The company is happy to provide mentoring and
advice and to provide insights into the company’s history, practice, research & development activities, working
methods and artistic structure.
Outcomes
Residents are able to present work in progress to Blast Theory and invited guests. Showings can be tailored and
focused on individual needs and in the past this has included running game tests, works in progress, talks and
installations. Residents are required to write a report and summary of their residency, which may be published
on Blast Theory’s website.
ARTISTS:
Matt Adams | Ju Row Farr | Nicholas Tandavanitj
REGISTRATION NO. 795 9609 55
A Company Limited by Guarantee (England and Wales) No. 3162239
A registered charity No. 1053343
VAT
Unit 5, 20 Wellington Road, Portslade, Brighton BN41 1DN tel & fax: 00 44(0)1273 413 455 [email protected] www.blasttheory.co.uk
Cost
The Residency Programme is managed by Blast Theory who undertakes the upkeep and maintenance of the
building. We ask that residents pay a nominal fee of £100 per week to cover these maintenance costs. Blast
Theory runs a bursary scheme that may be available to residents to offset the maintenance cost. If you wish to
apply for a bursary please outline your reasons on the application. Priority will be given to full time artists on low
income, as there are a limited number of bursaries available per year.
Further Information
Dan Lamont
Administrator
Blast Theory
Unit 5, 20 Wellington Rd
Portslade, Brighton
BN41 1DN, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Tel + fax: +44 1273 413 455
Web: www.blasttheory.co.uk
Web: www.blasttheory.co.uk/bt/20wellingtonroad_residency.html
20 Wellington Road Residency Application Form
Personal Details
Name:
Address:
Email:
Phone:
Your area of work, research or practice
(250 words)
Why do you wish to undertake a residency at 20 Wellington Road?
(250 words)
ARTISTS:
Matt Adams | Ju Row Farr | Nicholas Tandavanitj
REGISTRATION NO. 795 9609 55
A Company Limited by Guarantee (England and Wales) No. 3162239
A registered charity No. 1053343
VAT
Unit 5, 20 Wellington Road, Portslade, Brighton BN41 1DN tel & fax: 00 44(0)1273 413 455 [email protected] www.blasttheory.co.uk
How does your work, research or practice fit with the work of Blast Theory?
(250 words)
Please give two preferred date options for your proposed residency (duration of 4 – 12 weeks)
March (actual dates 03/03/14 - 30/03/14)
April (actual dates 31/03/14 - 27/04/14)
May (actual dates 04/05/14 - 01/06/14)
June (actual dates 02/06/14 - 29/06/14)
July (actual dates 30/06/14 - 27/07/14)
August (actual dates 04/08/14 - 31/08/14)
September (actual dates 01/09/14 - 28/09/14)
October (actual dates 06/10/14 - 02/11/14)
November (actual dates 03/11/14 - 30/11/14)
1.
2.
Bursary
Are you applying for a fee waiver
Are you a full time artist on lo income
Please provide a 250 – 500 word outline of why you are requesting the waiver.
yes/no
yes/no
Please also provide the following:
 2-3 page CV or bio
 Links to websites and/or online examples of your work
ARTISTS:
Matt Adams | Ju Row Farr | Nicholas Tandavanitj
REGISTRATION NO. 795 9609 55
A Company Limited by Guarantee (England and Wales) No. 3162239
A registered charity No. 1053343
VAT