As part of the Millenium 2027, European Year of the Normans programme, ArtHouse Jersey, Guernsey Arts and RN13bis (Normandy) have joined together to offer three artists the chance to participate in an exciting artist residency programme. Each artist, one from Jersey, Guernsey and Normandy, will be selected to participate in a three week residency travelling and staying between the coasts of Normandy and the Channel Islands. The residency invites each artist to independently create new work shaped by this shared experience, and that will subsequently be shown as a touring exhibition across the region.

RESIDENCY DATES

The residency will take place between Normandy and the Channel Islands in April 2027, for a period of three weeks.

EXHIBITION SCHEDULE

New work created through the residency will be exhibited as follows:

• 2-4 July 2027: ArtHouse Jersey at Greve de Lecq Barracks, Jersey

14 July - 5 September 2027, Greenhouse Gallery, Guernsey

• Mid Sept - early Nov 2027: Cherbourg Artothèque, Normandy (preceise dates to be confirmed)

CONDITIONS 

An artist fee of 1500 euros will be provided to each artist and a production and materials budget of 500 euros. The project will also cover additional travel costs and a fee for each artist to attend the installation and opening of each exhibition in Jersey, Normandy and Guernsey between June to October 2027.

ABOUT THE ORGANISATIONS 

Beyond Our Seas, Between Our Shores is an exhibition project produced by Guernsey Arts, ArtHouse Jersey and RN13Bis (Normandy). It is funded and an official project of Millenium 2027, European Year of the Normans supported by the Region of Normandy.

ArtHouse Jersey is the leading multidisciplinary arts development organisation in Jersey with a year round programme of events, exhibitions and opportunities for artists and local audiences. 

Guernsey Arts is the key umbrella organisation for the arts in Guernsey. It supports the development of all art forms through grants programmes and project support, as well as managing the Greenhouse and George Crossan galleries in St Peter Port. 

RN13bis (Normandy) is a regional network founded in 2010 that unites and supports contemporary visual arts professionals and organisations across the Normandy region of France. 

Together, the three organisations offer artists the opportunity to develop their practice by working across and between the coastlines of Jersey, Guernsey and Normandy, and to share their work with audiences across the region.

OPEN CALL – HOW TO APPLY

Artists who are resident in Normandy or the Channel Islands are invited to submit a proposal for this opportunity. Applications will be considered by ArtHouse Jersey, Guernsey Arts and RN13bis. Three artists will be selected: one from Jersey, one from Guernsey and one from Normandy.

Applications are welcome from artists working in any art form who can demonstrate a strong connection to, or idea for, the project. Please note that the resulting work must be suitable for presentation in a gallery-based exhibition.

Applications should include:

• A statement describing your interest in participating in the project

• A portfolio or examples of previous work (please attach as a PDF or provide weblinks)

Applications from France should be sent to: 

Applications from France should be sent to: participer@rn13bis.fr

Applications from Guernsey should be sent to Guernsey Arts at info@arts.gg

Applications from Jersey should be sent to ArtHouse Jersey at esme@arts.je

The closing date for all applications is 23.59 Sunday 10 January 2027

Applications will be welcomed from artists at all levels of professional experience. Artists must be available for the entirety of the residency.

Fluency in English or French is not required, but the participating artists will need to demonstrate a willingness to fully embrace the opportunities presented by the project, which may at times involve working across language barriers. 

We particularly welcome applications from artist(s) that are less well represented in cultural projects from both regions, for example artists or creatives with diverse lived experiences including those from different ethnic groups or disabled artists. If you face any challenges in applying for this opportunity, reasonable adjustments can be made. 

FURTHER INFORMATION 

To discuss the opportunity further, if you are based in Jersey, please contact Esme Famewo (esme@arts.je ), Programme Officer at Arthouse Jersey. 

If you are based in Guernsey please contact Louise Le Pelley, (Louise@arts.gg) Guernsey Arts Partnership development executive. 

If you are based in Normandy please contact participer@rn13bis.fr