--- title: ACRE (Academic and Creative Research) Residency Programme description: >- Live-in residency at Braziers Park for artists, researchers and writers developing independent projects within a community; £560.15/month contribution. url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/1b9bd86e-352b-4505-806b-615d2bb50e03' type: program status: open createdAt: '2026-09-03' updatedAt: '2026-10-09' programType: Residency organization: Braziers Park organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/braziers-park' deadline: '2026-11-25' location: 'Braziers Park, Ipsden, England, United Kingdom' isOnline: false compensationRange: >- Self-funded residency; no stipend is offered. Residents pay a monthly residency contribution for private accommodation. --- # ACRE (Academic and Creative Research) Residency Programme **Hosted by:** Braziers Park **Type:** Residency | **Location:** Braziers Park, Ipsden, England, United Kingdom | **Deadline:** November 25, 2026 ## About This Program > "Living in community; social, ecological, and cultural environment of Braziers Park" The ACRE (Academic and Creative Research) Residency Programme invites artists, researchers, writers, and creative practitioners to live and work at Braziers Park while developing independent projects. ### About Braziers Park Braziers Park is a Grade II* listed house and 57-acre estate near Wallingford, Oxfordshire, home to a secular intentional community and the Braziers Park School of Integrative Social Research (BPSISR), a registered educational charity and cooperative society. Founded in 1950 by psychiatrist and educational reformer Dr Norman Glaister and Dorothy Glaister, Braziers was created as a living experiment in community, consciousness, and cooperative learning. Today, it continues to host residencies, workshops, festivals, retreats, and public programmes exploring ecology, creativity, and community life. ### Soil, Soul, Society Braziers' education programme is guided by the framework Soil, Soul, Society (inspired by Satish Kumar), which reflects the interconnection between the natural world, inner life, and wider society. We encourage ACRE residents to engage with one or more of these themes during their stay – whether through research, practice, conversations, workshops, or informal sharing. ### About the ACRE Residency ACRE residents join Braziers as lodgers, developing their work while participating in community life. The programme supports independent research and creative practice, while also inviting residents into shared enquiry – through exchange with community members, volunteers, visiting practitioners, and other residents. ### Open Call Dates For this open call, we are welcoming up to 12 ACRE residents between 1 December 2026 and 28 February 2027. Residencies may be proposed for any period within these dates, with the possibility of extension on request, depending on room availability and community capacity. ### Deadline November 25, 2026. ### Costs and Practicalities The current residency contribution is £560.15 per month for private accommodation. Meals are optional and charged separately. Most community meals are vegetarian and we are usually able to cater for vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets; however, we cannot cater for serious allergies or complex intolerances. During your stay, you will be expected to contribute 8 hours of community volunteering per week (e.g. cooking, cleaning, gardening, practical tasks, or support roles). Residents are also invited to take part in our weekly community meetings, including the Sensory Meeting and Executive Meeting, and to abide by our Code of Conduct. ### Facilities and Resources Residents have access to a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces across the estate, including a community library, quiet working spaces, communal rooms, gardens, meadows, woodland, and shared gathering spaces such as the barn and outdoor structures (availability dependent on other activities). Residents wishing to organise sessions or gatherings are encouraged to discuss this in advance with the Education Team. ### Application Process Applicants are invited to submit a short project description, a brief biography, links to previous work/portfolio materials, and preferred dates/length of stay. Applications are reviewed by the Education Team and community members, and shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal interview. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Career Stage:** Open to all - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Note:** Open to artists, researchers, writers, and creative practitioners interested in developing their work within the context of community life at Braziers Park. The programme welcomes a wide range of creative and research practices, including interdisciplinary, experimental, and less conventional approaches. Open to applicants based anywhere in the world, at any stage of career. Applicants may apply individually or as a team. English is the working language of the community. Pets are not allowed. Housing is partially accessible (50% or more). ### Additional Requirements - Project proposal (max 2,000 words, PDF) outlining your intended research or creative project, including its focus, key questions, and areas of enquiry - Short biography (max 500 words, PDF) - Portfolio of selected works relevant to your proposal (PDF, max 5MB) — required for creative projects, optional for research-based applications - Website link (if applicable) - Preferred start and end dates for your residency ## Compensation & Benefits Self-funded residency; no stipend is offered. Residents pay a monthly residency contribution for private accommodation. This is a self-funded residency: there is no stipend or travel/materials support. Residents pay a residency contribution of £560.15 per month for private accommodation. Meals are optional and charged separately. ## What's Provided - **Housing:** Provided - Private accommodation is available on-site for a monthly residency contribution of £560.15; housing costs are the resident's own responsibility, not covered by the programme. ## Timeline - **Opens:** September 3, 2026 - **Deadline:** November 25, 2026 - **Program Start:** December 1, 2026 - **Program End:** February 28, 2027 ## Contact **Email:** admin@braziers.org.uk ## How to Apply Apply at: https://web.braziers.org.uk/open-call