The University of Bedfordshire is part of the Artists Access to Art Colleges programme, which provides placements for visual artists and designers in Higher and Further Education institutions across England.

As well as providing artists with access to equipment which otherwise may not be available to them, the programme gives you the opportunity to work alongside practising artists.

You will be able to interact with the artists, learning from their experience and building your networks.

At the end of the artists' residency the University hosts an exhibition show where the artists can showcase their work to students, staff and members of the public.

Hear from one of our previous Artists in Residence, Alva: