--- title: 'MERZ: Three – Six Month Residencies' description: >- Extended self-catering residency of three months or longer at MERZ in South West Scotland for artists, writers and architects, with studios, gallery and museum workspaces. url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/0b4918d5-b519-47a8-8ad7-2bdce586dab0' type: program status: open createdAt: '2026-09-04' updatedAt: '2026-09-30' programType: Residency organization: MERZ Gallery organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/merz-gallery' deadline: '2026-11-25' location: 'MERZ Gallery, Sanquhar, Scotland, United Kingdom' isOnline: false compensationRange: >- Self-catering accommodation and studio/workspace at a monthly fee; the fee is reduced and negotiable for stays of three months or longer, including contribution in kind to MERZ's educational or other local work. --- # MERZ: Three – Six Month Residencies **Hosted by:** MERZ Gallery **Type:** Residency | **Location:** MERZ Gallery, Sanquhar, Scotland, United Kingdom | **Deadline:** November 25, 2026 ## About This Program Several international artists in residence at MERZ in South West Scotland have been able to continue their employment via the Internet. These artists have stayed well beyond the one month of the standard residency option. This Open Call explores the possibility for artists, writers and architects who would like a longer residency, to work on a substantial body of work to exhibit at MERZ or to publish and – as appropriate – to be involved in a fuller film record of working and research during their stay. For residencies of three months or more MERZ is able to offer a reduction in the monthly rental fee with further negotiation with contribution in kind to our educational or other work locally or in Scotland. Contact hello@merz.gallery if you'd like to explore an extended self catering residency of three or more months in one or other of our micro homes. ### Duration of residency Three months or longer ### Accommodation MERZ accommodation is self-catering across three buildings, suitable for single occupancy, a couple sharing or at no 5 with individual rooms. Artists are not invited to share housing unless coming as a group of two or a maximum of three. ### Disciplines, work equipment and assistance MERZ supports artists, writers and architects and subject to negotiation provides equipment and appropriate work settings including studios. ### Studio / Workspace The Museum of Model Art and MERZ gallery serve as studios/workspaces until the artists in residency exhibit. In addition no 5 has a ground floor studio and MoMA has the adjacent ZIP studio suitable for messier activities. The grounds of MERZ and MoMA offer outdoor work opportunities. All buildings have fast WiFi and TV reception. ### Fees and support The current monthly fee for accommodation is subject to negotiation for stays of three months or longer. ### Expectations towards the artist The artist, writer or architect is not obliged to exhibit, to give talks, or engage with the community artists or to be filmed. But the exhibition, promotion, possible catalogue and film are part of the unique MERZ proposition. And of course the time spent on creative activity will vary depending on time allocated to income generation. Longer stay artists have used the opportunity at MERZ to change direction, consolidate their practice and to complete novels and children's books. ### Application information An email with CV and a rough plan to which MERZ will suggest a Zoom chat to see how best we might help you fulfil your aspirations on an extended residency. **MERZ offers a rural residency base for artists, writers and architects, in wonderful walking country.** MERZ offers three self-contained residencies, a gallery, museum and studios. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Note:** MERZ supports artists, writers and architects. Artists are not invited to share housing unless coming as a group of two or a maximum of three. ### Additional Requirements An email with CV and a rough plan of your proposed extended residency. ## Compensation & Benefits Self-catering accommodation and studio/workspace at a monthly fee; the fee is reduced and negotiable for stays of three months or longer, including contribution in kind to MERZ's educational or other local work. The current monthly fee for accommodation is subject to negotiation for stays of three months or longer. For residencies of three months or more MERZ is able to offer a reduction in the monthly rental fee with further negotiation with contribution in kind to our educational or other work locally or in Scotland. See https://www.merz.gallery/residencies/ for details and the current monthly pricing. ## What's Provided - **Housing:** Provided - MERZ accommodation is self-catering across three buildings, suitable for single occupancy, a couple sharing or at no 5 with individual rooms. Artists are not invited to share housing unless coming as a group of two or a maximum of three. Accommodation is charged at a monthly fee, negotiable for stays of three months or longer. - **Materials Support:** Available - Subject to negotiation MERZ provides equipment and appropriate work settings including studios. - **Studio Access:** Provided - Studio / Workspace The Museum of Model Art and MERZ gallery serve as studios/workspaces until the artists in residency exhibit. In addition no 5 has a ground floor studio and MoMA has the adjacent ZIP studio suitable for messier activities. The grounds of MERZ and MoMA offer outdoor work opportunities. All buildings have fast WiFi and TV reception. ## Timeline - **Opens:** September 4, 2026 - **Deadline:** November 25, 2026 - **Program Start:** August 1, 2026 - **Program End:** August 1, 2027 ## Contact **Email:** hello@merz.gallery ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.merz.gallery/residencies/