Alice Sheppard Fidler
2026 IN HOUSE Programme
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
Introduction
Our new initiative offers creative practitioners of all disciplines a short term residency on a fixed cost basis. The programme will offer four 3-night sessions between April and September, with 6 artists plus us, your hosting artists – Dr Nicola Streeten and John Plowman, who participate in each session. These residencies are run along the same lines as our IN RESIDENCE programme providing a convivial, safe and critically engaged space.
A key element of the IN HOUSE programme is that each participant has the option to receive a personalised mentoring session with us – Dr Nicola Streeten and John Plowman who bring our decades of experience and knowledge to support your specific practice. The aim, as with the IN RESIDENCE programme, is to select appropriate groups of creatives that will complement each other's practice. Our motivation as in all the residential activity we host at The Grange is to establish a supportive, critical and effective group dynamic that all participants will benefit from, including us.
These residencies will suit you if:
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You have previously participated in the IN RESIDENCE programme.
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You are looking for concentrated time to develop and progress your practice.
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You have commitments that make a longer residency difficult to fit into your life.
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You want to reflect on and/or redirect your current creative practice.
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You would value the unique element of The Grange Projects residencies of peer to peer feedback.
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You would value the personalised mentoring session from Dr Nicola Streeten and John Plowman.
Costs
The IN HOUSE programme is offered on a fixed cost basis of £300. A non-refundable deposit of £75 is payable on acceptance of our offer. The balance of £225 is payable one month before your residency starts.
Available dates:
In House 1: 17-20 April
In House 2: 12 - 15 June
In House 3: 10 - 13 July
In House 4: 31 July - 3 August
For the 2026 IN HOUSE programme The Grange Projects invites artists to submit a proposal of what you would focus on during an IN HOUSE residency. We will consider all applications and invite shortlisted applicants to an online interview before final decisions are made. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application form after submission if you do not please email us.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
APPLICATION TIMETABLE
12 January 2026 midnight DEADLINE For submission of online application form
26 - 28 January 2026 Shortlisted applicants interviewed on Zoom
2 - 6 February 2026 All applicants notified
Typical Bedroom
Facilities
The Grange offers an exceptional setting in nature to pursue your creative practice alongside ours. Our vision is to create, facilitate and participate in a convivial and generative atmosphere in which a key feature is a supportive, engaged feedback process with fellow residents. You can expect to encounter an interesting mix of disciplines and interests.
The Grange Projects provides:
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Access to outbuildings containing workshops with hand and power tools and equipment including a kiln, studio spaces.
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A private room with a desk.
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Wifi in all rooms and throughout the house.
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All linen and towels are provided.
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Toilets, shower and bath are shared access.
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Use of the communal kitchen, a library with an extensive collection of graphic novels and art books, and living room with work stations as well as access to the extensive gardens and grounds.
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Meals: Vegan/vegetarian breakfast, lunch, dinner. All food allergies and needs will be discussed in advance to ensure options for you.
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Breakfast and lunch will be provided for you to help yourself to.
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Hot drinks available for you to help yourself to throughout your stay.
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The evening meal will be communal and we ask for all guests to commit to joining.
Outbuildings
Workshop
Wet Studio
Resident’s Responsibilities
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Transport costs.
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Material costs.
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We ask that you arrange to have individual insurance in place (available from a-n.co.uk https://www.a-n.co.uk/about/insurance/ ) to cover work, equipment or materials belonging to you and your activity at The Grange.
Accessibility
The Grange is a rambling old building, with no ground floor bedrooms or shower facilities. If you have a physical or mental health condition please contact us to discuss how we can best support you with your individual needs.
Transport
If travelling by car The Grange has many major roads within a reasonable distance including A11, M11, A1, A17.
The nearest train station is Downham Market. We offer one pick up from the station on the first day of your residency and one return journey to Downham Market on your final day. We will liaise with you directly to let you know the specific times. Travel to and from Downham Market station at other times will need to be arranged independently (there is no public transport and a taxi costs around £50 we can give you taxi numbers).
The Grange is a 40 min drive to Kings Lynn and a 10 min drive to Swaffham a small town that has a full range of amenities; post office, pubs, doctor, chemist, supermarket etc. There is no public transport from Great Cressingham but there are local bus services from Swaffham. Access to a vehicle would be advisable if you wish to make off site visits/meetings during your time at The Grange.