Residency Dates: Mon August 24th to Sat 19th September 2026

For this fully-funded residency, we are pleased to be partnering with Anamot Press, an independent small press based in London that publishes poetry and prose on queer experiences across borders and other stories told with no shame. 

The residency is aimed at writers and poets exploring queerness, diasporic agency, translation, and intersections between poetry, translation, and material practices such as pottery, painting, etc. Writers could be working on an existing literary or cross-disciplinary project that they’re looking to further develop, or they could be looking for dedicated space to begin a new project.

The successful applicant will be provided with studio space, on-site accommodation in one of our Hobbit Pods, and a weekly stipend of £350. You will also receive editorial feedback from Tatevik, Publisher and Editor of Anamot Press, including 3 one-hour sessions, as well as the opportunity to join our creative community. 

We hope the selected artist will conduct at least one public event such as a creative workshop, a talk, demonstration, performance or educational

Deadline: May 3rd 

Decision By: May 16th

Residency Dates: Wed Sept 23rd to Wed Oct 21st 2026

This is a residency for an artist or creator of any medium who has an interest in looking to history, legend, and local culture as a source of creative inspiration and who would help us capture a tradition, place, or story that is significant to the Scottish Borders.

The Scottish Borders is a vibrant place with many celebrated stories and traditions, as well as many stories that are yet to be told. 

This residency is aimed at supporting a creative who finds inspiration in tradition, legend, history, or community stories who will help us capture a local tale through their artistic medium, be it illustration, sculpture, performance, textiles, etc. 

This is a fully funded residency that includes exclusive studio space, accommodation in one of our Hobbit Pods, and a weekly stipend of £350.

There are no expectations about what you will use the residency for, but we hope the selected artist will conduct at least one public event such as a creative workshop (for adult participants), a talk, demonstration, performance or educational activity. 

You will be able to spend time with other artists and makers on site, along with another visiting artist also on residency. Our Creative Director, Dr James Fox will provide mentorship during your stay. 

Deadline: June 1st

Decision By: June 13th

Residency Timeline: Monday Sept 21st to Sat Oct 17th 2026

This residency is for a local visual artist who is within commuting distance of the Hugo Burge Foundation who is not looking for accommodation but rather a free studio space, a stipend, and support from Charles Poulsen. 

This residency is named in honour of Charlie Poulsen’s ‘Skyboat,’ a living sculpture that is located on-site at our Creative Spaces. ‘Skyboat’ comprises a boat supported by an oak frame under which living trees are growing. In time, the trees will grow to support the boat without the frame, leaving the boat to ‘float’ in the trees. The resident will have the opportunity to meet with Charlie and discuss his practice.

There are no expectations about what you will use the residency for but we would hope the selected artist will conduct at least one public event such as a creative workshop (for adult participants), a talk, demonstration, performance or educational activity.

You will be able to spend time with other visual artists and makers on site, along with another visiting artist also on residency. Charlie Poulsen and our Creative Director, Dr James Fox will provide mentorship during your stay. 

Deadline: June 14th

Decision By: June 26th

Residency Dates: Mon Oct 26th to Sun Nov 22nd 2026

This is a residency aimed at artists who work across multiple disciplines and media, including painting/drawing, sculpture, sound, digital, film, performance, etc. We have no restrictions on the type of artists who apply as long as their practice expands beyond a single discipline's traditional boundaries.

The successful applicant will be provided with studio space, on-site accommodation in one of our Hobbit Pods, and a weekly stipend of £350. 

There are no expectations about what you will use the residency for but we hope the selected artist will conduct at least one public event such as a creative workshop, a talk, demonstration, performance or educational activity. 

You will be able to spend time with other visual artists and makers on site, along with another visiting artist also on residency. Our Creative Director, Dr James Fox will provide mentorship during your stay.

Deadline: June 29th

Decision By: July 11th

Residency Dates: Mon Oct 26th to Sun 22nd Nov 2026

The Scottish Borders has a rich history of textile making and trading. Because of this, we are happy to create this residency opportunity for a textile artist at any stage of their career who would enjoy a tranquil and immersive environment to focus on their craft. 

While we do not have a studio specifically designed or equipped for textiles, we will provide private studio space, on-site accommodation, and a weekly stipend of £350. 

There are no expectations about what you will use the residency for, but we hope the selected artist will conduct at least one public event such as a creative workshop (for adult participants), a talk, demonstration, performance or educational activity. 

You will be able to spend time with other artists and makers on site, along with another visiting artist also on residency. Our Creative Director, Dr James Fox will provide mentorship during your stay. 

Deadline:  29th June

Decision By: 10th July