Touchstones Rochdale is delighted to be part of the British Council’s Venice Fellowship Programme for the first time. One applicant from the Rochdale area will receive funding to spend a month in Venice during the world’s most important art and architecture biennales.
The Venice Biennale Fellowships Programme is a key part of the British Council’s presence in Venice, supporting the exhibition programme as well as being a platform for the development of new creative careers and future leaders. The fellowship programme sends approximately 70 UK-based students and researchers to the Venice Biennale for one month every year. This year, for the first time, we’re able to offer a place to a creative living and/or working in Rochdale.
As exhibition ambassadors at the British Pavilion, the Fellows enrich and activate the British Council’s exhibition programme. They engage visiting members of the public and expand the impact of the show. Alongside this practical residency, Fellows have the opportunity to develop their own research or practical creative projects and use the Biennale as a platform for artistic and professional development. Through these contributions, Fellows elevate the Pavilion to an important reference point for universities and creative organisations around the world.
UPDATE:
We’re delighted to announce that Riz Ali (They/Them) from the Touchstones’ Creative Communities Team has been selected by the British Council to be part of the Venice Fellowship Programme. They’ll be heading out in April to spend a month in Venice during the world’s most important art and architecture biennales. Alongside this practical residency as an Exhibition Ambassador at the British Pavilion, Fellows have the opportunity to develop their own research or practical creative projects and use the Biennale as a platform for artistic and professional development. Through these contributions, Fellows elevate the Pavilion to an important reference point for universities and creative organisations around the world.
Find out moreWhat is the Venice Biennale?
Running from May to November each year, alternating between art and architecture, the Venice Biennale began in 1895 and now attracts half a million visitors a year. A celebration of art and architecture, the Biennale explores themes of politics and contemporary cultural and social issues through performance, sculpture and installations.
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Further Information
Please read the Venice Fellowship Programme Guide for detailed information about the programme. General information about the Venice Fellowship is available on the British Council’s website.
A Q&A session for interested candidates was be held by the British Council on the 19th October.
The session covered:
- Overview of the 2024 Fellowships Programme Application Guidelines.
- Experiences from two 2023 Fellows.
- Support guidance for completing the 2024 application form.
You can view the Q&A session below:
You can view an earlier Q&A session below:
Download a transcript of the session here.
