Call for Studio Applications at Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop

Applications are invited for studios at ESW, with availability from 1 July 2027, from artists working within contemporary sculpture practice.  

Solo and shared studio applications welcome. 

Studio and Membership Costs

Shared Studio: Studio rent £118.00 per month per studio holder, plus Membership £5.50 / £4.40 per month.

Solo Studio: Studio rent £168.00 per month plus Membership £5.50 / £4.40 per month.

Studio Holder Benefits: 24 hour access, free access to Sessions in bookable shared workspaces including specialist workshops (additional machine costs, consumables and kiln firings are charged), free Wi-Fi, tailored artist opportunities.

Facilities include: Dedicated Metal, Wood, Metal Casting, Plaster and Ceramics Workshops plus covered outdoor Bays for stone carving and other processes.

As Members, Studio Holders also have access to ESW’s Research Space for documentation / testing work. ESW also runs regular metal casting opportunities in aluminium and bronze and circulates a monthly Members Opportunities Newsletter and a monthly Members Roundup Newsletter of ESW and Member News.

Studio Usage Level: ESW studios are in high demand and the rental rates are kept at a minimum through considerable subsidy. There is a minimum usage level for all studio holders of 2 days per week on average (52 days per year) for solo studio holders, and 1 day per week (26 days per week for each shared studio holder). Please bear this in mind when applying for a studio at ESW.

If you would like to look around ESW studios and facilities with a view to applying, tours are being offered on 1 Oct and 7 Oct. Booking required.

>>> Visit the ESW website to apply <<<