The Tate, in collaboration with the Delfina Foundation, proudly announces the Brooks International Fellowship Programme 2025, inviting visual arts professionals from around the globe to participate in this transformative 6-month opportunity. Now in its 11th year, this prestigious programme fosters international collaboration and artistic exploration, combining hands-on work with Tate teams and residency at the esteemed Delfina Foundation in London.
- Fellowship Duration: 23 June – 7 December 2025
Fellowship Benefits Package
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- Accommodation at Delfina Foundation, London
- Living allowance of £40 per day
- Travel and visa support, including reimbursement for visa fees
- Local travel pass for London
- Access to Tate’s archives, staff, and networks
- Opportunities to present and collaborate
This year, 2 unique Fellowship roles are available:
1# Tate St Ives Programme Team Fellowship
Location: Tate St Ives (remote collaboration with travel to Cornwall, UK)
Focus Areas: The Fellow will contribute to the development of the Artists Programme at Tate St Ives, emphasizing:
- Socially engaged practices and community building.
- Climate and social justice themes.
- Development of international partnerships and culturally diverse networks, including indigenous communities.
Responsibilities:
- Research residency models that align with sustainability and community integration.
- Collaborate on frameworks for environmentally and financially sustainable artist residency programmes.
2# Tate Modern Curatorial Division Fellowship
Location: Tate Modern, London
Focus Areas: This research-oriented Fellowship explores the evolution of ink art across East and Southeast Asia during the 20th century, focusing on:
- The interplay of traditional ink techniques and modern Western artistic influences.
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- Expanding Tate’s collection and contributing to exhibitions and displays.
Responsibilities:
- Examine the practices of modern ink artists who reimagined traditional methods.
- Collaborate with curatorial colleagues to document a nuanced narrative of ink’s development, bridging temporal and cultural perspectives.
Living and Working Arrangements
Both Fellows will live at the Delfina Foundation, a vibrant hub for artistic collaboration. Residents are provided:
- A single bedroom with shared facilities.
- Workspace within Delfina Foundation and Tate sites.
- Opportunities to engage with other residents and participate in events.
Eligibility Criteria
This opportunity is open to visual arts professionals based outside the UK. Applicants should demonstrate:
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- Expertise in the focus area of their chosen Fellowship.
- A commitment to international collaboration and artistic innovation.
- Application Deadline: 30 January 2025, 17:00 (GMT).