The Millbank Tower Podium Summer Residency 2024 has now concluded. Check back soon for updates, or explore all that took place during the residency here.
“I learned a lot by being able to have conversations with new people, opening my own perspectives about the creative industries. These connections also provided me with the opportunity to showcase my work during the final week of the residency in a group exhibition, for which I’m extremely grateful.”
Júlia Mazzoni Armando Sant’Anna, MA Fine Art: Drawing, Camberwell College of Art
curated by Bounce Fund recipients Alice Goodliffe and Ellie Sentance
Overview of the residency
Located in the heart of historic Westminster, Millbank Tower Podium professional practice studios offer an iconic setting for your creative exploration. Nestled next to Tate Britain and Chelsea College of Arts, this location provides an inspiring environment for artistic development.
Who can apply
Open to all current MA and PhD students at Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts, from across all disciplines.*
*However, please note: oil paint, resin work, spray paint, plaster work and any other flammables are not permitted due to health and safety restrictions.
“It’s always beneficial to work across disciplines, especially a plus to work with people from different UAL colleges. During the residency I had the chance to run a short workshop on photographic documentation of exhibition. I was happy to share my skillset and was glad when the participants also found it useful.”
Dennis Ngan, MA Fine Art: Photography, Camberwell College of Art
“I had the chance to meet new people from different courses and colleges, which led me to not only make new friends but also new professional connections. The events that we had with the residents and the Millbank Team were very special in the sense of having a space to talk freely about our own perceptions of the art world and to share insights about our practices.”
Júlia Mazzoni Armando Sant’Anna, MA Fine Art: Drawing, Camberwell College of Art
Objectives:
- Provide shared and individual studio spaces.
- Facilitate professional development through collaboration, public exhibitions, workshops, and events.
- Foster creativity and collaboration within a supportive community.
What We Offer:
- Studio access: Available Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm (with potential for extended hours based on demand).
- Support: Guidance for effective use of the space and resources, event organisation, and managing visits.
- Event: A culminating event produced in collaboration with other residents.
Residency Features:
- Individual or shared studio spaces, footsteps away from Tate Britain.
- Opportunity to be part of a collective of postgraduate students.
- Dedicated event and exhibition space available weekly.
- Weekly peer-to-peer critiques.
- Final group exhibition organised and curated by residents, with a budget provided for the event.
Benefits:
- Dedicated, safe space for practice and work in progress.
- Opportunities for collaboration and exposure through public events.
“Such a nice environment was created on the residency, making it the ideal place to work, meet, and connect with others. In fact, I’ve connected with more people this month than I have during my entire time in London. I’m also very pleased to have found the perfect setting to share my work in progress and receive valuable feedback.”
Lara Ovidio de Medeiros Rodrigues, PhD student, Chelsea College of Arts
“I became excited to come to Millbank to do my work, as it gave me a productive and communal working space shared with other students who attend different colleges and courses. It helps me a lot to stay on task when others are working in the same space.”
Charmaine Wah, MA Curating and Collections, Chelsea College of Art
Our Studio 18 exhibition space serves as a platform to showcase your work, engage with diverse audiences, and gain valuable professional experience.
We encourage as many students as possible to take advantage of the summer residency – join us at the Summer Residency Welcome Event on 18 July from 4pm to 7pm to find out more and explore the space.
Together with the professional practice studios at Peckham Levels, free studio space is available at Millbank Tower Podium to all MA and PhD students throughout the summer. Feel free to enquire about using our spaces.
Get in touch with your questions via ccwmillbanktower@arts.ac.uk .