field shelter residency
past residents
James Lawrence
In December 2024 we welcomed James Lawrence, aka @man_about_country to the Field Shelter.
James stayed with us for a week to research and develop new stories and poems inspired by our local landscape. On Saturday 7th December he presented a storytelling event in the Field Shelter
Already a friend of the project, James is helping us pilot our residency programme; to test out how it will all work and help shape it for future visiting creatives.
A little about James:
James is a storyteller, historian and naturalist.
For over 5 years he has led multi-dimensional walks all over Britain that combine performance with nature connection.
His practice revolves around exploring the natural wonders of the British Outdoors and revealing the magic within it: from the worlds in wild flowers to the haunts of mythical creatures.
open call
Are you an early-career artist, or someone with a creative project you are nurturing?
Could you do with:
– a week or two to research or work on something with no distractions
– a change of scenery
– an opportunity to try out a different presentation mode
– some fresh air and walking/exploring/resting time
– time and space to research local history and culture in Northumberland
– conversations with local farmers, ecologists, historians, brewers, geologists, filmmakers, artists and pub landlords
We are looking for applications to take part in our residency programme, a self-directed but supported development opportunity.
We’re particularly looking for artists whose work relates in some way to landscape, archaeology, agriculture, geology or ecology. Even if the link is tenuous or convoluted, we’re interested.
You can find full details on the residency in the document linked below.
Please read it carefully, and if you think it would be a good fit for you, you can apply by emailing fieldshelter.arts@gmail.com
Please include the following:
- a link to view your work online
- a paragraph about you and your work
- a paragraph about how you would use your time at the Field Shelter
There is no deadline for this open call – applications will be reviewed as they come in, and selections will be made based on our programming capacity.
Applications are selected by the Directors, and our decision is final. We will provide feedback if you are unsuccessful, and you’ll be welcome to apply again in the future.