We are delighted to open the new round of applications for our Fabric residency programme for 2026 to 2027.

Open to artists based in the UK, we are offering money, space, and staff time to explore new ideas and support the realisation of projects.  

We have a total budget of £45,000 to distribute across approximately 6 projects. At least 2 residency places will be prioritised for artists that currently live and work in the Midlands.  

Residencies will take place between April 2026 and March 2027 in either of the Fabric sites. Delivery can be in consecutive blocks or individual days to work around other work/life commitments.  

Eligibility

• The lead applicant must be an artist who works primarily in dance, movement or choreography.
• The artist must:
  • be independent
  • be 18 or over and live and work in the UK
  • not be employed full time by a regularly funded arts, culture or heritage organisation in the UK
  • not be a full-time (undergraduate / Masters) students

Please note:

• Regularly funded organisations can not apply.
• Recipients of JCRP Phase 2 and Fabric Residencies 2024-2025 cannot apply.

We will only accept one application per artist/collective/company.

Information Sessions

We will be hosting two online information sessions for anyone wanting to know more about the Fabric Residencies 2026 – 2027 open call out.

• Wednesday 14 January 2026 (with BSL): 12.30 – 1.15pm
• Thursday 22 January 2026: 6.30 – 7.15pm

Book your place here

See below for application guidance, budget template example and application form