Jewish Renaissance is on the look-out for Jewish artists to take part in our new pilot programme, which offers the opportunity for both professional and artistic growth. Our Artists’ Development Scheme aims to encourage engagement with the rich diversity of Jewish heritage and consideration of what it means to make art as a Jew in the UK today.

This scheme is for early and mid-career artists working in any visual arts discipline who are interested in exploring their Jewishness as part of an artistic practice.

What is involved?

- Masterclasses

- Engagement with Jewish texts and culture.

- Opportunities to network with established artists, curators and gallerists.

- A stipend of £2,000.

- Publication opportunities.

- A chance to display your work in a final exhibition.

Requirements for applicants:

Participants need to:

- Self-identify as Jewish.

- Have demonstrated a high standard of artistic practice (a BA in Fine Art or related subject is desirable but not essential).

- Have an artistic practice in which visual art is a main component.

- Live in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

This scheme is for any UK-based Jewish artist who wishes to engage with Jewish text, heritage and culture, and develop their professional practice. In addition to submitting a portfolio, we will ask applicants to write a piece about their Jewish identity and why they wish to take part in this programme.

Please note, the scheme will take place partly online and partly in person. Reasonable travel expenses will be provided for those travelling outside of the city or town in which they live.

Deadline for applications: Monday 18 November

Interviews will be held Monday-Thursday w/c Monday 2 December. Applicants will be notified if they have a place on the scheme by Wednesday 11 December.

How To Apply

Apply via the application form on our website:

https://www.jewishrenaissance.org.uk/artist-development-scheme

You will need to tell us about your practice, your motivation for joining the programme, and how engaging with Jewish tradition might influence your practice.

You will need to submit a portfolio of 10 artworks.