The British Art & Design Association
Registered Charity 517826
'Developing Excellence in the Arts'
Collaborative Intensive Residencies
Our Collaborative Intensive Residencies invite established collectives to occupy BADA Projects 'Hilbre Island' studios and workshops as a temporary working home.
We offer the island's unique working spaces, basic facilities and a light-touch induction, and your group brings its own programme, practices and ways of working.
Residencies can be focused on Writing, Painting, Performance, Sound, Search, or Cross-Disciplinary projects with Ecologists and Environmental Disciplines.
The emphasis is on self-directed time together.
Collaborative Intensive Residencies
Who is this for -
We are particularly interest in hosting collectives that bring different intersectional perspectives - groups led by or centring experiences across race, class, disability, gender, sexuality, migration, neurodiversity and other lived experiences.
We welcome:
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Aritst-led collectives
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Community and grassroots groups
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Cross-disiplinary research teams
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Curatorial, and publishing collectives
Types of Residencies
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Examples of how Collectives have used Hilbre (or could use it) include:
Writing & Reading Retreats - Poets, Playwrights or Collective Writing Projects using the island as a quiet drafting and discussion space.
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Publication & Zine Labs - developing a new issue, planning a publishing programme or testing ideas for small-press and DIY formats
Types of Residencies
Drawing & Painting Intensives -
Observational and experimental drawing
Plein air painting
Sketchbook projects
Visual research
Types of Residencies
Sound, Fieldwork & Research Residencies
Sound Recording
Environmental Listening
Mapping and Note-taking
Practice-based Research
Types of Residencies
Cross-Arts Gatherings -
Mixed Groups working across Performance
Image,
Text
Movement
Using the landscape as a shared reference point
What We Provide
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Space & Environment
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Electricity on Hilbre is currently limited, so workshops work best when planned with minimal reliance on powered equipment
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Basic refreshments may be available , but we suggest visiting groupsplan to be self-sufficient where possible
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Toilet facilities are currently composting toilets, which are well maintained and in keeping with the island's off-grid setting
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This is all part of the island's unique character and will be improved through future development plans.
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Exclusive use of designated working spaces on Hilbre Island
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Asscess to indoor areas suitable for group work, quiet making, and meetings
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Outdoor spaces for walking
Induction & Support
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Induction session covering
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Safety, tides and access routes
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Code of care for the Island as a nature reserve
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Practical use of spaces and facilities
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On-call contact during the residency for any urgent practical issues.
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Information Pack (pre-arrival)
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Map and photos of the working spaces
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Guidance on walking routes and access
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What to bring (clothing, equipment, water, food etc)
Prices & Variations
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Standard Package (model)
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£1000 for 2 nights
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10-20 people
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Use of space, facilities, induction and basic support
Optional pricing mechanisms you can adapt:
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Small Group Rate - 6-9 people (e.g £800 for 2 nights
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Supported / Subsided Rate - for unfunded or grassroots groups, subject to external funding (e.g. £600-£700)
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Commissioning / Partner Rate- for institutions or organisations with production budgets (e.g. £1,200+ to include additional planning meetings, documentation, or public sharing).
For further information please email: badacharity@gmail.com