Wheatley Fellowship 2026–27

Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom

Open to
Artists interested in undertaking the role of an Incidental Artist, working in and with the city of Birmingham. The selected artist will be supported by Eastside Projects and Birmingham School of Art and will be expected to engage with students and the research community during the fellowship.

Application Fee
No application fee stated.

What’s Provided

• Artist fee of £10,000 (£9,000 tax-free stipend plus £1,000 project fee).

• Production budget of up to £10,000.

• Support and connection through Eastside Projects and Birmingham School of Art.

• Time and resources for research and development.

• Support to develop a Feasibility Study and proposal.

• Opportunity to realise a project in collaboration with Eastside Projects.

• Support towards a public outcome.

What the Artist/Applicant Must Cover
Not specified.

Duration
The programme begins with a period of research and development leading to a Feasibility Study and proposal. Public outcomes are expected to be realised within approximately 12–18 months from the start date, depending on the project.

Deadline
Sunday 12 July, midnight.

Key Dates

• Online Pre-Application Q&A Session: Thursday 18 June, 1–2pm

• Interviews: Wednesday 29 July

Additional Notes

• This open call seeks the ninth Incidental Artist within Eastside Projects' ongoing Incidental Artists programme.

• The fellowship is informed by the ideas of the Artist Placement Group (APG), which promoted artists working within broader social and civic contexts.

• The opportunity is not a placement at Eastside Projects or Birmingham School of Art, but a chance to work within and alongside the city of Birmingham.

• Previous projects have included exhibitions, performances, films, workshops, public events, radio projects, community collaborations, and other interdisciplinary outcomes.

• Applicants must submit their application using the official Application Pack provided by Eastside Projects.