• About

    Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is a visual arts organisation that focusses on production, research and engagement. We have 37 years’ experience in supporting artists in developing sustainable practices and careers, connecting them to new audiences and engaging a broad public in active participation in visual arts. Since 2011, ESW has been based in Scotland’s only purpose-built sculpture facility, designed to support all types of sculpture making. Our world class building offers 10 dedicated workspaces that remove the barriers artists face when making their work and developing their careers: This includes casting & mould making, the U.K.’s only open access foundry, metal, wood, plaster and ceramic workshops, IT production space, multi-use courtyard bays and covered yard spaces. In addition, the building houses 26 subsidised world-class studio spaces and 14 project spaces, supporting a population of around 40 artists at all stages of their career, working across a range of visual arts practices 

     
    About Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is a visual arts organisation that focusses on production, research and engagement. We have 37 years’...
    Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, wood cutting

  • Studio Facilities

    Studios 5m x 4m, wifi, 24 hour access, parking, accommodation

     

    Costs

    £1000 pm for studio, accommodation and workshop access, additional charges apply for fixed equipment, consumables and foundry. Full costs can be found at https://edinburghsculpture.org/workspaces/

      

    Minimum Period

    2-4 weeks

     

    Maximum Period

    3 months

     

    Other facilities

    Close to Leith

    Centre of Edinburgh 15 mins on bus or tram

    40+ studio community

    200 members

    Social events

    WiFi

     

    Support offered

    • Technical team support the learning and development of resident artists as well as the production of work.
    • Curatorial team supports the learning and development of resident's practices through studio visits and 1 arranging meeting with other industry professionals.
    • Admin team support access and facilitate residents stay

     

    Promotional support offered

    Website and social media platforms.

     

    Exhibition or other opportunities

    No

     

    Requirements

    Residents must display an engagement with an expanded field of sculptural practice.

     

    Accommodation offered

    Bedroom with private bathroom, shared kitchen living space in onsite apartment

     

    Alternative accomodation

    N/A

     

    Travel

    Good public transport links.

     

    Accessibility

    Fully accessible.

     

    Insurance

    Artists should have their own PLI.

     

    Website: www.edinburghsculpture.org

    X: @ESWsculpture

    Facebook: @edinburghsculpture

    Instagram: @eswsculpture

     
    Studio Facilities Studios 5m x 4m, wifi, 24 hour access, parking, accommodation Costs £1000 pm for studio, accommodation and workshop...
    Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, bronze casting
  • Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, bronze casting (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
    Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, wood machine (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).
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    Anne Bevan (2024 RFA Artist), wave sketches work in progress (Larger version of this image opens in a popup).

    Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop, bronze casting

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