MERZ six-month ‘hunker down’ residency provides an over-wintering residency opportunity for two (at a stretch three) artist/writer friends to work individually or collaboratively in rural South West Scotland, from October 1st ‘24 to March 31st ‘25.

No 5 is a traditional stone cottage with self-catering in the cultural quarter of Sanquhar with shops, gallery, museums, pubs and cafes nearby.

Located in wonderful walking country with train and bus connections to Glasgow and London (via Carlisle).

Upstairs at no 5 has a single bedroom, a double bedroom and a living room (with sofa-bed) separate shower and toilet, while downstairs there’s a fitted kitchen and workroom/studio with wood-burning stove.

This opportunity would suit a group of artists/writers keen to develop a shared or supportive project.

MERZ has pottery, wood working and model-making equipment in addition to easels computers and printers (with WiFi).

More details with photographs and films of MERZ and the Museum of Model Art together with artist recommendations can be found at the site below.

The ‘hunker down’ residency at no 5 includes an opportunity to exhibit at MERZ gallery and/or the Museum of Model Art, with filming and interviews with Summerhall TV (as appropriate). Projects can also be undertaken with local primary schools. Trips to local artists, galleries and museumsu etc can be arranged. 

Alternative Bothy with wheelchair access on request.

Further enquiries and an outline work-plan to the email below.

About This Lister

I’m the director of MERZ gallery and the Museum of Model Art. We’ve had over 100 international artists in residence since 2018. I’m a filmmaker and artist as background. We have a MERZ cat snowy who befriends artists staying at MERZ.