ArtHouse Jersey @ Capital House. October/November 2026

Deadline to apply: Midnight Sunday 1 March

ArtHouse Jersey is on the lookout for new voices and fresh perspectives to transform Capital House this autumn, whether you’re well-established, emerging, or simply new to us. We want bold ideas that rethink what a gallery can be and invite broad, diverse audiences to engage with creativity in unexpected ways.

Your project might be:

  • an exhibition that experiments with form or participation

  • a performance, concert, sound work or immersive experience

  • a public-facing working space

  • a cross-artform collaboration (visual art + dance, music + digital media, spoken word + installation — anything goes)

  • a community-led initiative

  • or something that is none of these things!

If your idea opens the door to people who don’t normally step into art spaces — or if you’re bringing a perspective we’ve not had the chance to support before — we particularly want to hear from you.

What we’re looking for:

We welcome proposals on any theme. Selection will focus on:

  • Innovation and originality

  • Strong potential to reach new or under-engaged audiences in Jersey

  • Artistic ambition and clarity, with a feasible plan for delivery

  • Accessibility and inclusivity, ensuring the project is welcoming and open

  • Jersey-led projects: lead applicants must be based in Jersey (collaborators may be from anywhere)

We would like to support artists and groups who haven’t worked with us previously, regardless of experience level. Established practitioners wanting to take a different, new direction and first time applicants are equally welcome. 

How we’ll support you:

The selected project will receive:

  • Up to £6,000 production budget

  • Hands-on support from our production and technical teams

  • Communications support, including design and media outreach to help you connect with audiences beyond the usual arts crowd

We’re here to help you deliver something exciting, ambitious and public-facing.

Dates

There is some flexibility on this depending on the outline of the project but it will take place during October and / or November 2026. It could, for example, be an event that lasts 5 days, a 3 week exhibition (with time for set-up and installation and deinstall afterwards) or a residency project with a programme of interactive workshops. 

How to apply:

Please submit a concept proposal (max three A4 pages) outlining:

  1. Your idea and how you intend to use the space

  2. How audiences will experience or engage with the project

  3. Who is involved

  4. Technical or production needs

  5. A summary budget

Include links to any supporting material (websites, socials, images, documentation, etc.).

Accessibility:

ArtHouse Jersey aims to create programmes that reflect and include everyone in Jersey. We particularly encourage applications from:

  • Artists and groups from diverse backgrounds

  • Disabled artists

    Creators whose work or perspectives have not previously been represented at ArtHouse Jersey

    Practitioners working in art forms less commonly seen in gallery contexts

    We are happy to discuss and make reasonable adjustments to support participation for artists and audiences alike.

    ArtHouse Jersey carries the LGBTQ+ Rainbow Mark and is committed to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive environment for all.

    Deadline & contact

    Deadline: 23:59, Sunday 1 March 2026

    Applications should be submitted to Amy Baker, Programme Coordinator (amy@arts.je)

    For informal conversations before applying contact James Tyson, Head of Programme (james@arts.je)

    Results will be announced by the end of March 2026.