CKA x Krowji: Project Space Open Call 3

Deadline: 11am on Monday 24th August

This opportunity offers artists at any stage in their career one months’ use of a north-facing, 545sq ft space at Krowji with 24/7 access. You are welcome to apply individually, in a pair, or as a group.

At the end of the project space period (7th September to 2nd October 2026), Creative Kernow’s Krowji Showcase is taking place throughout the building, and you are welcome to hold an event of your choosing as part of the event (e.g. exhibition/workshop/performance).

The space can come with chairs, tables and easels but can also be left empty if preferred. Electricity and Wi-Fi are included.

Krowji is Cornwall’s largest creative hub, providing studio space to a vibrant community of artists and makers in Redruth. This project space offers a unique opportunity to work in a professional studio environment and engage with the Krowji community.

Creative Kernow’s Krowji Showcase invites audiences to Krowji for a special two-day celebration of the wonderful artists, makers and creative businesses that Creative Kernow works with. The showcase will take place on 2nd and 3rd October 2026.

Krowji tenants will open their studio doors, allowing visitors to explore behind the scenes and see their work. CKA members will be featured in a Micro Market, and Creative Kernow’s Culture and Place team will be organising Fun Palace workshops – free, family friendly, accessible skills sharing sessions run by Krowji’s tenants.

Krowji’s open studio events regularly attract hundreds of visitors from across Cornwall and beyond, making this a fantastic opportunity to introduce your work to new audiences, connect with other local creatives and be part of this celebration of Cornwall’s creative community.

The space is available between Monday 7th September and Friday 2nd October 2026. You will have 24/7 access to the studio during this time.

This project space is aimed at artists at any stage in their career who have ideas they want to experiment with or develop but currently lack the space to do so.

All creative disciplines are welcome (within Krowji Tenant H&S Rules & Regulations 2022).

Applications are open to individuals and groups.

Applications will be reviewed by a panel from CKA and Krowji.

Selection will be based on:

• How the space will benefit you and your practice at this moment – why this space and why now?
• What you might like to do during the showcase.

• You must be a member of CKA to apply to this opportunity. Membership starts at £5/month and brings other benefits such as access to other opportunities, regular events, mentoring and resources. Find out more here.
• Beyond the CKA membership fee, there is no cost to take part in this opportunity.
• The project space can be equipped with tables and chairs or left empty. There is Wi-Fi in the room, as well as access to plug sockets.
• The project space is on the first floor of the Percy Williams building which has a passenger lift to each level, disabled access WCs on each floor, and a level-access wet-room/shower on the first floor for use by all tenants.
• Krowji features an onsite café and access to washroom and tearooms.
• The selected applicant will be given a Krowji site induction by Krowji staff before being given keys.
• You are welcome to take part in Creative Kernow’s Krowji Showcase (2nd – 3rd October) for an event of your choosing (e.g. exhibition/workshop/performance). Please note though that your event may not necessarily take place in the same room as the project space.

Please submit all applications via the application form below. There is room to submit video answers to the questions if that is preferable to you than written answers.

Deadline: 11am on Monday 24th August

Any questions please email associates@creativekernow.org.uk

We aim to inform all applicants of the outcome within two weeks of the deadline.

First image by Huw Briscoe. Pictured work by Emma Saffy Wilson.