Cluster

Planning your application

Artists should approach CLUSTER with a clear sense of their own research interests and a willingness to engage in collective critique. Proposals for the residency are strengthened by demonstrating how the time and resources would advance a specific project or line of inquiry, rather than a general desire to make work. The selection process favours risk-taking and conceptual depth over technical virtuosity alone. Applicants are advised to review past residents' outputs to understand the programme's ethos, and to articulate how their practice contributes to and challenges the field of illustration. Keep applications concise, visually coherent, and grounded in a genuine need for the residency's support.