Emergent

Emergent is the latest addition to our programme. Delivered in partnership with BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, the programme offers one early-career disabled artists a three-month hybrid residency and a £5k bursary. In addition, both organisations offer a cohort of shortlisted artists a tailored package of support.

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What is the Emergent programme?

Read about the newest element of our creative programme aimed at emerging disabled creatives.

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Browse our Emergent artists

Get to know some of the artists we have supported so far in our Emergent programme.

Emergent 2025

Now in its fourth year, keep up with all the latest news from our residency programme for early career disabled artists! Read more

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Author: Eli Hayes

Emergent 2024

Emergent is back for its third year! Check out all the latest news, announcements, and content from the programme. Read more

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Author: Eli Hayes

Emergent 2023

Updates, blogs, and more from the second year of our Emergent residency programme delivered in collaboration with Baltic. Read more

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Author: Eli Hayes

Emergent 2022

Explore all the content from the pilot year of our Emergent programme, delivered in collaboration with BALTIC. Read more

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Author: Emily Roderick