People, Place and Pilgrimage

Eligibility

Open to artists, writers and archaeologists interested in Dartmoor's Neolithic and Bronze Age sites.

People, Place and Pilgrimage Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 Country: United Kingdom 4 nights and 3 days (one evening and one morning too) of workshops, walkshops, talks, making sessions, ritual processions, delicious food, comfy beds, convivial down time, acres of private space, and a real turbo-charge for your creative juices. Expect immersion in ancient landscapes, in embodiment and landscape, stone bothering, wild pony watching, deep time, long walks, open fires, experimental textiles, experimental ritual, and the night sky. Dartmoor National Park covers an area of 368 square miles (954 sq km) and contains the largest concentration of Bronze Age remains in the country. Participating in this residency will give you unique insights into some of the remains of over 5,000 Bronze Age houses or huts, stone rows, stone circles and other features. We will step into the deep time history of this locale with a focus on an artistic praxis of sensory engagement and the human body as an artistic tool. Duration of residency 4 nights and 3 days (one evening and one morning too) Accommodation https://www.brimptsfarm.co.uk/conference-rooms.html A comfortable bed in a shared ensuite room in a high quality converted barn deep in the heart of Dartmoor. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Artists, writers and archaeologists interested in Neolithic and bronze age stone circles of Dartmoor. We interpret the land through archaeology, phenomenology, art and walking. Our praxis is a meeting point of art and science.Studio / Workspace This is not a studio residency but there are making places within the accommodation and outside on Dartmoor.Fees and support £800 fully self funded. there is also a bursary for one participant (by application) https://archaeostrata.wixsite.com/home/residency Expectations towards the artist There are no expectations placed on the artist except to be kind, ethical and convivial Application information Please see this website to access the application form https://archaeostrata.wixsite.com/home/residency