For 2024, Utter Nonsense, Original Errant and The Excelsior Trust are partnering with a Residency onboard a Lowestoft fishing smack, the Excelsior, sailing three weeks from Orkney, to the Faroe Islands and Shetland. The voyage to take place between 23rd May to 11th June 2024.

The North Atlantic Islands Residency provides established artists and young innovators the opportunity to explore the emotional dynamics of being at sea, personal disciplines, fieldwork study, knowledge exchange, plus working towards a collaborative project, exhibition and publication for 2025.

Life onboard the Excelsior is fully funded. Participants must self fund and arrange travel to and from the Residency, plus all costs while ashore. Participants to make a £200 donation to The Excelsior Trust before taking part in the Residency.

Application deadline, artists, Sunday 11th February 2024

Application deadline, young innovators (aged 18-24), Sunday 3rd March 2024

Download application guidelines here.